recreation opportunities on the anacostia river paul ryberg aws recreation
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Recreation Opportunities on the Anacostia River
Paul RybergAWS Recreation
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship restoring wetlands & habitat
• Cleaning up trash 60-65 tons/year
• Planting wetlands
• Restoring wildlife habitat
• Reducing stormwater pollution
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
RECREATION
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & ADVOCACY
VOLUNTEERING
Earth Day 2014!• Saturday April 5
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Potomac River Watershed
Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Anacostia River Watershed
The Anacostia River watershed is
home to 1.1 million people
13
Paddle Nights on the Anacostia
Anacostia Safari Series
• Bike Ferry: April 25• Moonlit Paddle: May 16• Bike Train and Paddle: June 14• Lotus Paddle: July 19, August 2• Sunset Tour: September 12
May 17th CHRS Boat Tour
• AWS hosts pontoon boat and canoe tours of the river all summer long!
• Tours• Ecology• Wildlife Viewing• Military History• History of Development Along the River
Pontoon Boat Tours
AWT Map and Guide
Increased Public Access• Universally Accessible Dock at Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Increased Public Access
• ACBA Canoe/ Kayak Storage Racks
Increase Public Access
• Proposed Docks
• Boat Rentals and Lessons
• Much more in the planning stage!
Questions?