TMDL. No, it’s not some newfangled programming code, but an acronym you’re likely to be hearing quite often nonetheless in the days–and years–to come. Tonight, you’ll have a chance to learn what one local jurisdiction, Fairfax County, is doing to help establish its part of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the Chesapeake Bay.
The County will hold a public meeting to address its role in development of the complex EPA initiative, which would set restrictions on nutrient and …
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Zoo Lights is a festive annual tradition held at the National Zoo for the holidays. The entire zoo is decorated with colorful lights in animals shapes. Part of the fun is just being in the Zoo at night when it is usually closed.
The event runs from December 4th through the 13th (Friday – Sunday nights) and December 18th through January 2nd (every night) from 6:00-8:30pm.
In addition to the exiting light displays, …
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Cash for carpooling? Getting commuters to go green as they earn some green is the purpose of the ‘Pool Rewards program launched last week by Commuter Connections.
A program of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Commuter Connections is hoping to alleviate traffic and pollution by incenting carpoolers in three of the metro area’s most congested corridors.
The three-month pilot program offers …
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You’re never too young (or old) to learn about the environment. Last week, the District celebrated the third annual School Garden Week where students of all ages (including those of us not technically in school anymore) participated in a variety of educational and fun …
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The Green Festival arrives in DC on October 10 & 11. For all of us resident tree-huggers, the Green Festival is a great chance to learn a little more about reducing our carbon footprint and try lots of free organic samples.
On October 9, CarbonfreeDC is hosting the Green Festival pre-party du jour, with proceeds benefitting their Extreme Green Neighborhood Makeovers. If you aren’t familiar with CarbonfreeDC’s green makeover project, …
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