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#182: Ride On A River: The Anacostia
#182: Ride On A River: The Anacostia
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
For a long time, the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. was nicknamed the Forgotten River due to a lack of investment, heavy pollution, and surrounding low-income neighborhoods. Now ecological restoration and a development boom have brought attention to the Anacostia. This episode is a ride on the river with Trey Sherard, Anacostia Riverkeeper. Trey talks about challenges such as environmental racism, toxic sediment, and gentrification, as well as progress on sewer overflows, stormwater controls, and community engagement.This episode is a conversation launched from the Reservoir Center in Washington D.C. where waterloop is a media partner.waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet. Visit waterloop.org
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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