Anacostia River on the Mend

The Anacostia River, once one of the nation’s most polluted waterways, is making a remarkable comeback—with beavers and otters returning after years of absence. Thanks to D.C. Water’s Clean Rivers Program, which built tunnels to stop sewage overflows, the river has seen zero combined sewer overflows in two-and-a-half years. Still, a “D” grade from the Anacostia Watershed Society signals progress but also warns that stormwater runoff and climate threats remain. More than just ecological recovery, the river’s revitalization aims to reconnect communities long divided by pollution, turning it into a shared treasure for all residents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ce6938768965244