Anacostia Watershed Restoration

The Anacostia River watershed extends through suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia and is one of the most densely populated urban watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Investments in major restoration efforts over decades are paying off and enhancing water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and opportunities for recreation, leisure, and adventure.

These efforts have advanced, in part, thanks to the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership (AWRP). The Partnership, led by COG, is a consortium of local, state, and federal agencies, environmental organizations, and private citizens working toward a cleaner, healthier watershed.

The Anacostia Watershed restoration began in the mid-1980's and is a multi-jurisdictional effort. The Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership was formalized in 2006. The 2010 Anacostia Watershed Restoration Plan and compliance requirements greatly accelerated the restoration effort. Visit the Partnership’s website to learn more and track the restoration progress: www.anacostia.net.