Anacostia Riverkeeper Trey Sherard told WTOP he’s concerned about a potential shift of $1.8 million from the budget for the river’s upkeep and boat tours to the District’s General Fund.
Maryland's State Highway Administration removed another pile of illegally dumped tires from the shoulder of westbound U.S. Route 50 in Cheverly on Wednesday.
Piles of tires tossed illegally around the nation's capital aren't just an eyesore: they are fire hazards, leach carcinogenic chemicals into the ground and water and provide a habitat for mosquitoes, which may carry the West Nile virus.
The Anacostia River Explorers boat trips offer a chance to learn about the health of the river, the history of the area and the wildlife that is often spotted along the way.
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