Next week: hear from @cdph.bsky.social @phlpublichealth.bsky.social & @doeedc.bsky.social dc.bsky.social on how cities are scaling neighborhood-level #AirQuality sensor networks for #PublicHealth. Hear from leaders driving this work on the ground: 🗓 Apr 16 | 8 AM PT 🔗 tinyurl.com/US-Cities-Se...

Thx, @thebatterynetwork.bsky.social ! Today, DOEE and Department of Public Works staff were trained on battery collection in preparation for this weekend’s Ward 8 Roll-Off Day and Jazz and Blossoms Festival. Attend Ward 8 Roll-Off Day: www.eventbrite.com/e/ward-8-rol...

A look back at this year's Sustainability Summit at the historic Howard Theatre. Congratulations to all of the winners! 📷: Vinicio Linares, DOEE

District youth--- THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! Earn, learn and make a real impact in your community. From environmental knowledge, access to public health leaders to hands on experience related to green infrastructure, GZEP is where passion meets purpose. APPLY TODAY: doee.dc.gov/summer

📣District Sustainability Award winner spotlight: To Go Green helps District restaurants replace single-use takeout containers with reusable, trackable options that cut waste and costs. Congrats on winning an award this year!

The Bald Eagle air quality monitoring station is turning 2! Come to our community meeting to celebrate and hear about all the data the station is collecting. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/clearing-t...

Striped bass season remains closed in Washington, DC. until the season officially opens on May 16. Until then, striped bass fishing is strictly catch and release. These species are under a full harvest moratorium in accordance with the ASMFC Fishery Management Plan for shad and river herring.

🔥🪑Fireside chat at the 3rd Annual Sustainability Summit: Shelby Luzzi of @destinationdc.bsky.social x Vida Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl. Today, we're hearing real examples of how practical business choices improve community wellbeing. 💚 #SustainabilitySummit2026

Director Jackson takes the stage at the iconic Howard Theatre to open the Sustainable DC Summit 🌱✨ From innovation to community action, this is where change continues. ♻️ #SustainableDCSummit @destinationdc.bsky.social

Today's the day! We're thrilled to be partnering with @destinationdc.bsky.social for the Sustainability Summit to celebrate this year's District Sustainability Award winners. Learn more about the winners in the coming days!

Help the Kingman Rangers, the WABA DC Trail Rangers, and your neighbors remove trash before it makes its way into the Anacostia River and collect important data that can lead to lasting change! 📅 Saturday, March 21 🕙10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🔗 Register: bit.ly/kingman-events

Join us on Sunday, March 29th for a Clothing Swap at the Southwest Neighborhood Library. Rethread DC is committed to closing the loop around textiles, and unclaimed items will be used in upcycling and mending workshops.

Did you know shading just 50% of your home could save you $20/month on AC? Well-placed trees can also reduce heating costs by serving as windbreaks & natural insulation. Come to the #HealthyHomesFair to snag a free Redbud tree from Casey Trees: bit.ly/4bws5up @electrifydc.bsky.social

⚡ Good news: you don't need a car to get to the #HealthyHomesFair from the DC region! Metro. Bus. Bike. Trail. Take your pick — we're easy to reach and impossible to miss. Come as you are, however you ride. 🚌🚲🚇https://electrifydc.org/fair/

Our Pollution Prevention Team is honored to recognize the newest recipient of the Stormwater Quarterly Hero Award for Quarter 2 of FY'26. Mr. Paul Dandy, of DC's Dept of Public Works' RFK Lot 8a facility, arrives early, making sure the facility is ready to handle of the activities for the day.

Since January, DOEE has been monitoring E. coli levels in the Potomac River as part of the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse. Visit potomacinterceptor.dc.gov for information and updates on testing efforts from across the region. @dcwater.bsky.social @prknetwork.bsky.social

Come take an EV for a spin, geek out over a lineup of makes and models, and get ALL your burning questions answered by the pros from the EV Association of the DC Region — no sales pressure, just good vibes and great info. #HealthyHomesFair Register for free today: bit.ly/4bws5up

#DYK the DC region has solar and battery powered food trucks? Come eat delicious food cooked with the power of the sun and no toxic fumes! Only available at the #HealthyHomesFair. See you there! @electrifydc.bsky.social

We’d love for you to join us tomorrow. @dcwater.bsky.social is hosting a community meeting on the Potomac Interceptor response to share what happened, what’s been done, and what’s next. Can’t make it in person? No problem. Catch it live here: video.oct.dc.gov/DCN/

Visit doee.dc.gov for the latest updates on the District's response to the Potomac River spill and answers to frequently asked questions.

Join our friends at Latino Economic Development Center for their Smart Cleaning Market. Connect with vendors, suppliers, and like-minded pros in the eco-friendly cleaning space. Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/ledcs-smar...

It may be a cold in the District, but we are busy dreaming of spring! Rooting DC is only one month away! To learn more and to register for this free conference for urban gardeners, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/rooting-dc...

Celebrate love at our family discovery day on February 13th from 10am-noon at the AREC. Register here! 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/.../aquatic-....

Every February, people across the globe acknowledge wetlands. Here's our reminder that we are one with wetlands. Check out a local wetland restoration project below. Learn more: doee.dc.gov/service/habi...

3/3: Please contact @DCWater for progress updates on the repairs. DOEE will update as soon as additional information becomes available.

2/3: DOEE inspectors are continually evaluating the Potomac sewage spill’s impacts within the District's jurisdiction. Although the sewage spill happened more than four miles from the District, DOEE is participating in response and monitoring efforts with various government entities and programs.

1/3: DC drinking water remains safe for everyone to drink and use. DOEE strongly recommends that residents and their pets continue to avoid direct contact with the Potomac River, such as fishing, until the situation is fully resolved and bacteria levels are reported as safe.

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Protect your family—test your home today. Free kits for District residents are available here: doee.dc.gov/radon

Kick off the new year by finally repairing that item that's been on your to-do list. Bring it to Fix It DC and you'll be paired up with a coach to try to diagnose and solve the issue. 🔧🔨⚙️✂️Please register to attend: bit.ly/3N30suz

Looking for unique and sustainable gifts to give this year? Follow Reuse DC’s Holiday Shopping Guide to find vintage, secondhand, and upcycled gift ideas, while also shopping small and local this season. Visit any of the flea markets around the city to find one-of-a-kind items & shop sustainably!

See you tomorrow! Registration is free at myschooldc.org

Warm cocoa 🍫+ a winter ready home = the perfect combo. Check out our tips & share with a friend!

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month! The holiday season is an important time to be a well-informed consumer and to think before you buy. Follow along with @DOEE_DC this month to see how you can make sure the gift-giving experience is happy and hazard-free. #SafeToys2025

District Sustainability Award applications are now open! Just a few short questions for your chance to be recognized for making DC greener, healthier, and more livable. Apply now! tinyurl.com/2vaaxrpw

We’re counting down to My School DC Ed FEST – DC’s citywide school fair! This is your opportunity to meet representatives from DC public and public charter schools! Register for free at myschooldc.org #EdFEST25

We're honored to announce the recipient of the inaugural 2025 SWPPP Team of the Year award: the Department of Public Works Fueling Team. They're responsible for managing daily operations of several fueling sites including inspections, addressing leaks & spills that may occur, trash cleanup, etc.

As we show gratitude this holiday season, consider wildlife. 🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals. Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.

Hosting for the holidays? Set the table for sustainability. From reusable serve ware to cloth napkins, we've got ideas for big impact this holiday season.

🎉 Join Us at the DC Hiring Fair! Discover exciting career opportunities with the Department of Energy and Environment. ✨ Save the date and meet us there! 🗓️ December 8, 2025 ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍University of the District of Columbia Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...

🎃Give your pumpkins a second life and reduce food waste this season! Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...

There's 1⃣spot left for tomorrow's Fix It DC event! A FREE do-it-together networking event around sustainability & repair. Bring your small appliances, household electronics (no computers) & toys, or garments. Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...

Get ready! Applications for the 2026 District Sustainability Awards open soon! Learn more and see previous winners at tinyurl.com/2vaaxrpw

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

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

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)

People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠

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?...