Anacostia Riverkeeper

Anacostia Riverkeeper

Anacostia Riverkeeper, founded in 2008, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Anacostia River. The organization's primary goal is to create a healthy, swimmable, fishable, and accessible Anacostia River that enhances the lives of all watershed residents.

Their programs focus on trash mitigation, advocacy, water quality, stormwater reduction, and river access. These initiatives incorporate a strong community component, engaging local volunteers in water quality sampling and providing educational opportunities, such as free boat tours for school groups.

By combining outreach, advocacy, and science-based research, Anacostia Riverkeeper aims to protect the water and ecosystems it supports and to foster deeper watershed appreciation through community connections and opportunities.

The organization has been instrumental in addressing the historical neglect and environmental racism surrounding the Anacostia River, making it safer, more accessible, and approachable for the local community.

Anacostia Riverkeeper, operating in the water industry, has been a trusted name in the DC and Maryland metropolitan communities for over 15 years, working towards their slogan of "Working to protect and restore the Anacostia River and create lasting connections for all communities in our watershed."