Wind can also blow trashcans over or blow individual pieces of trash off of trucks. There's one way to ensure we have less trash in our environment– create less of it! #zerowaste #reuse #banplasticbags #bansingleuseplastic #circulareconomy

#Compost sequesters carbon in the ground, saving us from the greenhouse gas emissions of incinerators & landfills! And that carbon in the ground - along with other nutrients - means healthy soil & healthy food. What great #ClimateAction! #ICAW2023

DYK shaded surfaces can have a temperature that is 20–45°F cooler than unshaded peak temperatures? Planting trees and vegetation can provide some much needed shade in hot, urban areas. 📸Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program

What's your favorite part of the #northwestbranch trail? Montgomery Parks Parks & Recreation #hiking #hike #trails #getoutside

Although there are perhaps 12,000 or more types of #PFAS, there is a common characteristic of their chemistry: persistence. PFAS are persistent in the environment and in humans, says Jamie DeWitt, a toxicologist at ECU. #podcast: bit.ly/healthPFAS

We completed the first week of our Upper Anacostia monitoring program in Montgomery County! Three of our five sites passed (bacteria levels were low). Check out our website for full results: anacostiariverkeeper.org/programs/water… #WhatsInTheWater #AnacostiaRiver #WaterQuality #CitizenScience

Thanks Vox for the interesting article and the mention of #stormwater! vox.com/23712664/parki…

Dogs are great #hiking companions, but please keep them on a leash! It's not just about whether your dog is friendly to people... #traildogs #hikingwithdogs #leashyourdog

First week of Prince George’s County Monitoring ✅ Most of our sites were within the moderate range for recreation E. coli standards, so a pretty good start to the season!

MoCo #waterquality data is in! Unfortunately, with the heavy rains earlier this week, all sites had high levels of bacteria and failed to meet recreational standards. As you are recreating this weekend, stick to the trails and avoid contact with the water. #WhatsInTheWater

Montgomery County water quality monitoring results are up for this week! Keep this in mind for your outdoor adventures this weekend. Full results on our website: anacostiariverkeeper.org/programs/water… #WhatsInTheWater #AnacostiaRiver #WaterQuality #CitizenScience

There's nothing better than the joy that comes when a torrential rain opens up on you while you hike. You make it back to your car and just laugh, driving home with backpacks still on. On the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia. Neighbors of the Northwest Branch Montgomery Parks #joy #NatureBeauty

Looking to reduce plastic pollution in the Anacostia watershed? See our staff's favorite plastic-free picks for inspiration! Looking for another way to make an impact? Donate today at anacostiariverkeeper.org/donate/ to help stop plastic pollution in the Anacostia watershed.

Do you know where the Anacostia gets its name ? The watershed is part of the ancestral home of the Nacotchtank (Anacostan).

Planning on planting a tree this fall? You can get a discount using Reforest Montgomery’s $50 coupon to purchase a native tree from a local nursery. Our Reforest Montgomery program also offers a tree planting guide to help you plant the tree yourself. bit.ly/3XDlGUg

Mark your calendars! #northwestbranch #watershed #community Anacostia Riverkeeper

Climate action begins at the ballot box! Our voices and our votes are essential for achieving a sustainable future. This #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, join us in getting #VoteReady: register or check your status today! nationalvoterregistrationday.org/register-to-vo… #DemocracyTuesday #CleanWaterVoter

Join us tomorrow Oct 17th at 7pm for a virtual discussion of this year’s MoCo water quality results! Learn more: anacostiariverkeeper.org/event/upper-an… #WaterQuality #CitizenScience #WhatsInTheWater