Due to sustained community pressure and Earthjustice litigation, D.C.’s Anacostia River is finally recovering from decades of pollution.

EPA’s pollution limits for Anacostia, Potomac and Rock Creek are too high

Seafood lovers hooked on $1 oyster nights may soon have to find a new source of comfort for the work week blues. Thanks to an increase of carbon in both the atmosphere and our water bodies (which absorb about a third of all carbon emissions), carbon munching critters like crabs, lobsters and shrimp are getting…

We have spent more than 15 years championing the need for cleaning up the Anacostia River (as well as the Potomac River and Rock Creek). And what better reason than the fact that several District and Prince George County residents depend on the river for sustenance. This disturbing (you’ll know why in a moment) Washington…

Requires pollution reduction for Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek

Permit fails to ensure District rivers will meet water quality goals

Weak permit will leave Anacostia and Potomac Rivers polluted for decades

Limits on sediment fail to assure clear water, judge rules

Washington DC's biggest pollution point source must have a permit that follows the law and protects water quality standards

One of the nation’s most polluted rivers will finally see cleaner waters

EPA Brief in DC TMDL 2005 Appeal