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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You may have heard about fish and frogs in our waterways that are intersex. Intersex fish are not from some weird science fiction movie, they are the bizarre and scary mutations that scientists are finding right here in our Potomac River. The causes of these intersex fish are the contaminants and pollution running into the rivers from our lawns, farms, and even our household drains.
As residents of the DC …
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The Washington Nationals had a rough season in 2008, eventually becoming the worst team in the MLB. Our fingers are crossed for a more successful season in ‘09. Even if they are awful, you can find solace in the fact that the Nationals stadium was the first major athletic stadium to be certified LEED.
LEED certifications come in bronze, silver and gold. Earning a certain certification depends on how …
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