Lately, DC has received its fair share of rain. Ordinarily, this rain runs off of impervious surfaces like buildings, streets, sidewalks, etc. and flows into drains built at the bottom of slopes and in depressions. Those drains dump the rain into streams and rivers, carrying chemicals, oil and toxins with it.
Back in 1990, a developer in Prince George’s County came up with a solution to stop rain water from flowing into …
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Take a peek into the Creek next time you’re jogging in Rock Creek Park and you’ll see some nasty stuff. Somehow, DC’s aquatic artery has become a magnet for plastic bags, cans, clothing, boxes, etc.
There is nothing more tragic than the sight of mallard ducks swimming to avoid oncoming litter. Take a couple hours next Saturday (April 4) and help give Rock Creek an Extreme Makeover with Friends of …
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