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Leading the way to a cleaner, greener and more
#SustainableDC
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Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments. 🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19 ⏰5:30-7:30pm 📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW) Please register:
dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
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Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service! Join us for an information session on 11/12:
doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
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Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up: ✔️DOEE Gear Day💚 ✔️Sports Day🏈 ✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷 ✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦 ✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
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People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
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Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts. Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
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Geoffrey Hatchard
20 days ago
One of the many newly-planted beds in front of Wheatley in
#TrinidadDC
. Big thanks to the folks from Love and Carrots, the Chesapeake Bay Trust,
@doeedc.bsky.social
, and most importantly, the families who turned out to dig in and water our new plants today!
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We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of
@dcpolicedept.bsky.social
. Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
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Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
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Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾♀️ ➡️ Head to
kingmanisland.com/calendar
to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
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Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop. Register for the event here:
bit.ly/3KNUZuA
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Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
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This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided. RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
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We're sure to have a spooky, fun time! RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
about 1 month ago
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Residents, contractors, and interested parties are invited to join us for an informational session on the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan. Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting) 1:00pm – 2:00pm RSVP here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
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🌳 Introducing: First Saturdays🌳 On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants. ⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction. 💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
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October 18th - Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances and clothing with Fix-It DC. Grab a seat |
www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
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Take a peek at the final results of our 2024 air monitoring survey:
tinyurl.com/HAAPMSURVEY
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
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Since you're a part of our exclusive BlueSky club, we're basically besties. And besties share secrets... (((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event. Save the date and check back for the link next week. ⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
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Happy Monday, Sustainaholics! Remember, you can't recycle the weekend, but you CAN gear up for the week with a reusable♻️ coffee cup. 💚 ☕SILVER LINING 😜
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Thanks for joining us last weekend for the 5th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day! We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more! Thanks so much to all of our partners !
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Calling all artists! The 2025 Fish Art contest is now open. We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here:
shorturl.at/nA0UN
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Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and Paint Giveaway Event 📅Saturday, October 25 from 9am-1pm 📍DC Armory Lot #8 (1910 E Capitol St SE) 🔗Registration Required:
www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
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Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and PaintShare™ Giveaway Event
Recycling event for leftover paint Households may drop off any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses may drop off any amount of latex paint, but limits may apply to oil-based paint. Visit www...
https://www.paintcare.org/event/dc-armory/
about 2 months ago
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DC Department of Energy & Environment
Julie Patton Lawson
about 2 months ago
Scenes from today’s
@doeedc.bsky.social
Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Watching kids run around with butterfly nets really helped me forget all the Everything Else. Thanks to
@hillfamilybiking.org
for all the enthusiasm!
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DC Department of Energy & Environment
Erin Palmer
about 2 months ago
A beautiful, amazing Kingman Island Friends & Family Day. Over 100 native flower and plant suncatchers made! Thanks to
@doeedc.bsky.social
for such a lovely community event!!!
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DC Department of Energy & Environment
Erin Palmer
about 2 months ago
Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is TODAY! One of my favorite nature spots in DC, I'm honored to lead a nature craft again this year. We'll be making suncatchers with native flowers and leaves. Come join us, enjoy the natural beauty of Kingman Island, and hang out with neighbors and friends.
add a skeleton here at some point
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Kingman Island Friends and Family is still happening on the Islands today! Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
about 2 months ago
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🌟 Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is STILL ON tomorrow! ⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and
kingmanisland.com
for an update tomorrow morning. More info:
kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
about 2 months ago
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Fall 🍂 into our NEW Kingman and Heritage Islands Self-Guided Habitat Tour, debuting this Saturday at Kingman Family Day | 🎫kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day Learn all about the island and critters that call it home, including not so spooky bat facts! 🦇 📅Saturday, September 27th | ⏱️11am- 3pm
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about 2 months ago
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Hill Family Biking
about 2 months ago
Route Drop! Join us next Saturday for a Hill Family Biking ride to Kingman Island Friends & Family Day by
@doeedc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.com/e/hill-famil...
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DC Department of Energy & Environment
Mayor Muriel Bowser
about 2 months ago
Kingman Island's Friends and Family Day is this Saturday! Join
@doeedc.bsky.social
for a day of boat tours, yoga, fishing, crafts, and more. See for yourself why we've made sure to preserve these ecosystems—and why we've included improved connections to Kingman Island in the RFK deal.
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If you're down for a little adventure...I'll see ya Saturday. 😏 Got plans this Saturday? Join us for a fun-filled event on Kingman and Heritage Islands. 📅 Saturday, September 27th 🕚11:00 AM – 3:00 PM We'll see you there! More info at
kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
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Save the date! DO something less scary in spooky season. Recycle paint at this FREE drop-off/giveaway event. 📅Saturday, October 25 ⏲️9am-1pm 📍DC Armory Lot #3 1910 E Capitol St SE Washington, DC 20003 🔗Registration Required:
www.paintcare.org/event/dc-arm...
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Free Paint Recycling Drop-off and PaintShare™ Giveaway Event
Recycling event for leftover paint Households may drop off any amount of latex or oil-based paint. Businesses may drop off any amount of latex paint, but limits may apply to oil-based paint. Visit www.paintcare.org/business-limits for more information. Proof of District residency required. PaintCare products Paint must be in sealed, original container with original manufacturer label. This event is for […]
https://www.paintcare.org/event/dc-armory/
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There must be some kinda glitch in the green matrix because this NEVER happens! We have extra spots available for tonight's clinic! Meet us at MLK Library from⏰ 5:30-7:30pm. 🔗 Please register to attend:
bit.ly/3N30suz
about 2 months ago
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Hey, nerds! 💚 Learn more about the risks of flooding & extreme heat this Saturday at MLK Library. As a lead up to
@sundayofaction.bsky.social
,
@thirdactorg.bsky.social
is hosting DOEE experts who will share work on building resilience to extreme weather. For more:
thirdact.org/washington-d...
about 2 months ago
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Washingtonian
2 months ago
“We really need to just get back to like, okay, how can we utilize these natural systems that already provide these services?”
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How a DC Area Wetlands Restoration Project Could Help Clean Up the Anacostia River - Washingtonian
As part of the Anacostia Watershed Society’s Rice Rangers educational initiative, Ariel Trahan would teach elementary schoolers to smoosh wild rice seeds into mud balls and fling them into the…
https://www.washingtonian.com/2025/09/12/how-a-dc-area-wetlands-restoration-project-could-help-clean-up-the-anacostia-river/
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Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is near! Immerse yourself in a day of nature, adventure, and connection! From boat tours and paddling to bird walks and fishing, Kingman Island Friends and Family Day has something for everybody. Register here:
www.kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
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DOEE and @PepcoConnect will hold a community meeting on September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at DC Department of Employment Services Community Room #1 located at 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019.
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Alright, let’s get this party started! DOEE has officially entered the Bluesky chat. This isn’t just another feed- this is a community of residents, changemakers and environmental advocates.! Let’s get to a greener, cleaner and more sustainable DC!
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