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May 06, 2020

With Humans Stuck Inside, D.C.-Area Wildlife Is Thriving

Birds, coyotes, and fish are among the animals local residents report seeing more of during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 29, 2019

Unlike D.C.’s Rivers, Rock Creek Is Nowhere Near Swimmable

In Anacostia Riverkeeper’s most recent weekly water quality test, none of the sites measured in Rock Creek passed.

Jun 28, 2017

Teens Handcuffed On The Mall For Selling Water Now Have Summer Jobs

And the Park Police Chief has had conversations with D.C. politicians about the incident.

Dec 12, 2016

Photos: ‘Fight Isn’t Over,’ Hundreds Of #NoDAPL Activists March On Human Rights Day

Protesters say the threat the controversial North Dakota Access Pipeline project poses to native water and land is a human rights issue.

Aug 24, 2016

Water Tower In Congress Heights Is DC Water’s First In 71 Years

It’s scheduled to be completed in 2018.

Aug 04, 2016

Video: Bei Bei Enjoys A Good Hose Down

He likes playing in the hose when the zookeepers are cleaning.

Mar 02, 2016

Your Water Might Smell Weird Next Week, But It’s Okay

D.C. Water is doing some spring cleaning.

Jan 19, 2016

[UPDATED] The Marie Reed Aquatic Center Reopens

Bad news for all of the people wanting to swim today in Adams Morgan.

Mar 23, 2015

Did Your Water Just Start Smelling Weird? Don’t Worry About It.

It is spring cleaning time for D.C.’s pipes.

Jul 17, 2013

Prince George’s County Water Outages Averted, But Restrictions Remain in Effect

Well, here’s some great news for hundreds of thousands of residents of Prince George’s County.

 
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