The Washington Post's Express featured new fitness opportunities appearing on the Anacostia River's waterfront, including a kayaking rental shops and improved bike and pedestrian trail networks. Check out the article!
Also advertised is the Local 11th Street Bridge Celebration taking place on September 7th, celebrating the official opening of the new local 11th Street bridge, complete with its 14-foot wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path and two overlooks. The event is a way to get people connected to each other and the Anacostia River. I plan on checking it out this Saturday...
I recently learned that the Anacostia Watershed Society has paired up with the University of Maryland's School of Public Health to conduct a research study to better understand potential risks associated with recreational activity on the Anacostia River. Little is publicly known about the extent and duration of combined sewer outflows and the movement of toxic sediments in the river.
ReplyDeleteIf you have participated in recreational activities in the Anacostia Watershed for at least a year, you are eligible to participate with the survey! Available at: http://www.anacostiaws.org/programs/publicaffairs/project-recreate.