Location: Washington, DC

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The Ripple Effect

As scientific communities have come to recognize the negative impacts of concrete-laden industrial scapes, green urban renewal projects are praised for their ability to improve environmental conditions, get people outdoors, and fulfill their human need for biophilia.

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DC Green Infrastructure Team Shows Up & Out!

This summer, the Alliance’s DC Green Infrastructure Team had an unforgettable season, packed with fun, learning, and community impact.

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Thank you for another successful Taste!

This year’s Taste events were great successes once again! We had our biggest turnout in recent years with 400 guests.

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Celebrating Three Years of the HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit

Last month, the Alliance hosted students and faculty members from universities across MD and DC at the 3rd Annual HBCU/MSI Chesapeake Bay Summit. Students and faculty members brought expertise and passion for an array of academic backgrounds, including biology, environmental science, business, and creative studies.

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RiverSmart Homes Showcase

Join us for an exciting RiverSmart Homes Showcase featuring plant giveaways and stormwater education!

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Celebrating Jeanne Braha – Taste DC Watershed Champion

Jeanne Braha has dedicated her career to connecting people with nearby nature to catalyze environmental stewardship.

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Wandering Waterways: Greenspace and Community Access in DC

Despite its famed cherry blossoms, the District of Columbia does not typically come to mind when envisioning outdoor greenspace. However, with its plentiful parks, generous waterfront access, and extensive urban tree canopy, Washington, DC has more to offer in the way of greenspace than one might expect.

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DC Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Training – In-Person

Become a Water Quality Monitoring Citizen Scientist and gain hands-on experience collecting data and water samples throughout the District!

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Another Project Clean Stream Kickoff Means More Trash Removed from the Bay

On Friday, April 4, 2025, we kicked off our 23rd season of Project Clean Stream (PCS)! Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers and partners who helped us kick off the season.

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Project Clean Stream Returns for Another Season!

Every year, thousands of volunteers come together to pick up trash from local streams, creeks, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods as part of the Alliance’s Project Clean Stream.

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