DOEE is requesting input from interested parties available to provide services in the District of Columbia regarding how distributed batteries can provide key grid services in the District. Learn more at bit.ly/rfibatteryst...

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Interested in learning about our past year accomplishments in making the District the healthiest, greenest, most livable city for all residents? Check out Sustainable DC 2.0, Clean Energy DC, and Climate Ready DC’s Combined Progress Report at sustainable.dc.gov/progress

We’ve got some exciting wildlife news to share! A pair of Mississippi kites have successfully hatched at least one chick in Northeast, marking what is believed to be the first documented Mississippi kite chick ever born in the District! More info: www.instagram.com/p/DalJ8nsmX9...

Wanna hang and talk rain barrels, babe? 🌧️🌺 More info: www.eventbrite.com/e/1992844041...

SAVE THE DATE! ☀️🦋DOEE's 6th Annual Kingman Island Friends & Family Day will be held on Sat., October 17th 🌳! ⏰11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍Kingman & Heritage Islands 💚All are welcome

Join the Food Policy Council and Urban Ag Working Group for a tour of My Senior's Keeper Foundation's Applied Research Garden on Friday, July 10 from 3-4 pm. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/my-seniors...

You're invited to the launch of the new, citywide integrated flood risk maps. RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-fl...

Important: Fireworks can cause short-term increases in pollution impacting air quality. And this 4th of July, the fireworks display will be much larger and longer than in previous years.

This year’s fireworks display in DC is expected to be significantly larger and longer than in previous years, which may impact air quality. Stay safe this 4th of July by knowing the air pollution levels outside! More: 🔗http://doee.dc.gov/air 🔗http://airnow.gov

Join us tomorrow for fishing at Diamond Teague Park.

You can help save DC birds! 🐦‍⬛🐦Window collisions are a leading cause of bird deaths worldwide. Our city is no exception. @dccitywildlife.bsky.social's collision-monitoring program, Lights Out DC, needs your help! Fill out the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Enjoy a walking tour and learn about forest and wetland ecology and other aspects of Kingman and Heritage Islands with DC Master Naturalists and the Kingman Rangers. 🗓️Sunday, June 28th ⏰9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 📍Kingman Island 🔗More Info: www.kingmanisland.com/calendar

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You're invited to the launch of the new, citywide integrated flood risk maps. RSVP today! www.eventbrite.com/e/mapping-fl...

POSTPONED- District Waterways Advisory Plan Community Workshop scheduled for the evening on June 25 has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Follow our social media channels for updates and future scheduling information.

You could win a new small tree to brighten your yard by participating in our I Heart RiverSmart: Community Clean Up! 🌳🌳🌳 Learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/i-heart-ri...

Fix-It DC's road trip is bringing events to new locations across the District this summer! Learn how to fix your broken household items, clothing and bicycles in need of repair with a skilled coach! 📅Wed., July 15 🕰️5:30-7:30pm 📍West End Library | 2301 L St. NW

Help shape the future of D.C.’s waterways! 💧 🖥️ Virtual Workshop: June 23, 6–7:30 PM 🏛️ In‑Person Workshop: June 25, 6–7:30 PM📍Southwest Library Your voice matter! Register here: engage.dc.gov/districtwate...

🧽✨ Learn. Connect. Grow. Join LEDC's FREE Smart Clean Program Webinar and discover real-world lessons, best practices, and practical strategies from businesses that successfully adopted environmentally responsible cleaning products and practices. Register today: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eGwrQDdB

The District Waterways Advisory Commission next meeting will be held virtually on June 25, 10am–12pm 💧💻 Topics: • Safety & security risk assessments 🔐 • Transportation gap identification 🚤 Learn more & RSVP here: bit.ly/DistrictWaterways

Kick off your summer with a morning outside on Kingman and Heritage Islands! You’ll help remove trash before it makes its way into the Anacostia River and collect important data that can lead to lasting change! 📅 Saturday, June 20 🕙10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register: kingmanisland.com/calendar

Join Rethread DC for a creative upcycling workshop at the Southwest Library! Sewing experience is helpful but not required. Please register for the workshop at dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16725843

Don't panic, spotted lanternflies are back! Last year, many imaginative ideas about how to handle this nuisance were spread. Using pesticides like these is inadvisable: You can kill lanternflies, but also desirable pollinators or bugs and spiders that have learned to hunt the lanternflies.

Help shape the future of D.C.’s waterways! 💧 🖥️ Virtual Workshop: June 23, 6–7:30 PM 🏛️ In‑Person Workshop: June 25, 6–7:30 PM📍Southwest Library Your voice matter! Register here: engage.dc.gov/districtwate...

Last week's Reel invasion was a REEL success. Thanks to everyone who showed up and made the event so memorable! 🎣🐟🪝 Big shoutout to our partners @marylanddnr.bsky.social, Coastal Conservation Association, American Sport Fishing Association & @troutunlimited.bsky.social! 📷:Grace Kirk

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Anacostia Youth Summit a meaningful and impactful experience for our youth. Investing in young people today helps create stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities tomorrow. 📷:Vinicio Linares

Join us for a community clean up in Deanwood! 📅June 27 ⏰10am 📍Deanwood Rec Center | 1350 49th St NE 🔗RSVP www.eventbrite.com/e/1990980972...

In honor of #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re empowering our young people to turn their climate ideas into action. We’re proud the District is one of 300 cities selected to join @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social Youth Climate Action Fund.

📢 Join us for the Oxon Run Stream Restoration Public Scoping Meeting! 📅 June 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 🔗 Register: bit.ly/oxon_run_mee... Community input is an important part of this process, and we encourage you to attend and share your perspectives.

🪫Join DOEE at Glover Park Day this Saturday, June 6 from 11:00am-5:00pm for an opportunity to recycle your household batteries! 🔌Visit our website to learn more about what is accepted and how to prepare your batteries for collection: doee.dc.gov/node/1762726

Tomorrow @ 2 pm we're hosting a virtual public meeting our draft DC Wildlife Action Plan Register to attend: lnkd.in/egYdc_Jy More info about the public comment period (comment by June 14): lnkd.in/eMqTtF62

Our stream restoration projects often create new wetlands along the stream corridor. These wetlands help filter pollutants from the water, resulting in a healthier Anacostia River, Potomac River, and Chesapeake Bay! #AmericanWetlandsMonth

🎣 Reel Invasion 2026 is here! Join DOEE and @marylanddnr.bsky.social for a free community fishing derby focused on removing invasive fish from the Potomac and Anacostia River. 👉 Register in advance: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Last week, we had an amazing time connecting with residents at Senior Fest! 💚 Thank you @dcdpr.bsky.social for bringing the community together for an epic block party filled with resources, wellness, fun, and connection.

DOEE and the National Park Service invite you to a scoping meeting for the proposed stream restoration and other activities in the Oxon Run stream corridor. RSVP➡️https://eventbrite.com/e/public-meeting-oxon-run-stream-wetland-restoration-project-tickets-1988488803540

We're working to restore the Kingman Lake wetlands. The project will restore & enhance over 10 acres of wetlands through strategies including tidal wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation & invasive plant management. Check for regular updates: doee.dc.gov/node/1712086 #AmericanWetlandsMonth

🎣 Reel Invasion 2026 is here! Join DOEE and @marylanddnr.bsky.social for a free community fishing derby focused on removing invasive fish from the Potomac and Anacostia River. 📅 June 7, 2026 ⏰8:00am to 1:00pm 👉 Register in advance: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Fix-It DC's is on a summer road trip! Learn to fix your broken household items and clothing in need of repair with a skilled coach! 🗓️Wednesday, June 10 ⏱️5:30pm-7:30pm 📍Mount Pleasant Library (3160 16th St NW) Please register to attend: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...

Please join us for a Mending Workshop on Sunday, May 24th at the Southwest Neighborhood Library from 1-3PM. Bring any of your worn items and work with talented sewists to learn how to darn, patch and visibly mend your clothing. Please register through dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16477270.

Check out our nasal ranger, a portable device that measures outdoor odor strength. When you file an odor complaint, an agency inspector uses the nasal ranger to measure the odor’s strength. Learn more : doee.dc.gov/service/odor...

📣 The District Waterways Advisory Commission meets this week!📝 Take the waterways survey 🗓️ Wednesday, May 20 ⏰10:00 AM 🌐 Hybrid meeting with limited in person space Please RSVP to attend: engage.dc.gov/districtwate...

Moms + caregivers deserve clear, accessible information about their home’s water safety. That’s why we partnered w/ @dchealth.bsky.social @doeedc.bsky.social to develop a new Lead Resource Hub focused on lead exposure, health risks, and support services in DC. Details▶️: doee.dc.gov/service/lead...

Happy Endangered Species Day! Northern long-eared bats are found in DC in dense forests and use peeling bark and tree cavities for maternity roosts. These bats can be seen foraging for insects soon after dusk over streams and in forest clearings. Learn more: doee.dc.gov/sites/defaul...

Happy Endangered Species Day! Today @mayorbowser.dc.gov issued a proclamation celebrating the day, highlighting endangered species found in the District: Atlantic sturgeon, shortnose sturgeon, northern long-eared bat, and DC's state amphipod, the Hay's Spring amphipod.

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