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- 1Anacostia River cleanup targets litter before it reaches the ocean▼Anacostia River cleanup this weekend aims to stop litter from reaching the ocean, gather data for researchers
A volunteer cleanup on the Anacostia River is being held this weekend, focused on removing litter before it can flow toward the ocean. Organizers also plan to collect data on the trash gathered, which will be shared with researchers studying pollution. The event highlights ongoing local efforts to restore one of the Washington, DC area's most polluted waterways.
- 2DC Volunteers Join Ocean Conservancy's Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia▼DC volunteers participate in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup in Anacostia
Volunteers in Washington, DC took part in Ocean Conservancy's 2026 International Coastal Cleanup along the Anacostia River, joining a global effort to remove trash from waterways and shorelines. The annual event draws participants worldwide to collect and log litter, raising awareness of plastic pollution and its impact on rivers, oceans and wildlife.