[RP TownTalk] AWS Celebrates 25 Years, Battle of Bladensburg and more!

Fri Aug 29 20:16:42 UTC 2014

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In this issue...

Celebrate 25 Years with AWS

D.C. Promotes Environmental Literacy

AWS Educates with Artwork

Battle of Bladensburg Bicentennial Celebration

Upcoming Events
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Former Mayor Anthony Williams and Special Guests

Commemorate 25 Years of AWS

On Monday, September 22, AWS will celebrate 25 years of transforming and restoring
the Anacostia River with a special celebration and reception. We invite you to join
us! The event will take place at The Yards at the gorgeous Osteria Morini [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vfmnOJCvJuTwKHRD03GPtG9nqVZ6EeOmqKyMUyqKnKf-wL9UobKAs09XiOiCkMPeErBQGA54bt-fT0r3_qNRB36yxBe83vSrQC-JciuJoVuixTGKgC4NMlVhbZnDwk_LPRik2lfkWNiF1cFNYQ6z6R-IxtNofLaPozZvAlORZrEioKOSQ7COi8PYTXQGO-msgqOVooX0n-MJbL8_MWwcFfAUQMjq5Qhi10mHPEFxaEdW7J81VKEMAfu276YfiHc5u&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]
restaurant with the Anacostia River as a beautiful backdrop.

The evening will begin with a guided walking tour along the riverfront, followed
 by a reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

It's been a tough fight and we've come a long way. The Anacostia River is cleaner
and healthier now than it has

been in a hundred years. But we still have some hard work to do before it can be
 called clean enough for the mark of success, a "swimmable and fishable river." 
Join us! The evening will be celebratory and inspiring. Get your tickets here! [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vDiKfZ3_khTvhqpRqmiuqWrqrI-7f-fJZYPHYHDmpKXWvXoL8qrZiNrP_NrxW6NH5py96ghi9RkPxr5OdiO_oqo54-XlB7nwGJFUrkuUNTwVBCH-dJpcdRTozeYxlTIoWw7uB9uRXvKyn9bOVqKGsp3AYePrgKUhAGMWY-kvBPWT1aFLvhiou7ARs5Ft-EPAmAar8gZNpa6mcIsiKz2Bi5uHlg_lF8VCQPjE1RD754USC6rtRIa2rqELrOrI9s7rYsycCEQMerhvAtFt1e-swAMWASyqHNa3oUXPyNJy-ZYJLeTOb1u3V66w7RCWODzvc&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Special guests include former Mayor and current CEO and Executive Director of the
Federal City Council Anthony Williams; George S. Hawkins, General Manager of DC 
Water, and Anacostia Watershed Society Founder, Robert Boone; Featured guest, Tom
Sieniewicz, is President of Boston's Charles River Watershed Association, a river
that's now reached the status we have been working toward for the Anacostia - clean
enough to swim in!

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D.C. Legislation Passes to Increase

Environmental Literacy in Schools

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not only banned Styrofoam, but additionally, formally adopted the D.C. Environmental
Literacy Plan. The literacy plan ensures that children in D.C. will be educated 
in sustainability and prepared for a changing green economy. AWS has been working
on the development of the literacy plan since 2010 and we are thrilled to see the
hard work paying off with these important steps forward!
AWS has also been instrumental in the development of the Environmental Literacy 
Framework, a guide that illustrates what should be taught in each grade level to
 ensure students environmentally literacy. The literacy framework and plan serve
 as local components for regional and national environmental literacy efforts, such
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AWS partnered with D.C. Greens, D.C. Environmental Education Consortium and the 
District Department of the Environment to develop the Framework in collaboration
 with D.C. schools. For this project, 8 model schools were chosen, based on their
exemplary environmental programs and commitment to expanding environmental literacy.
In the new 2014-15 school year, the Framework will be piloted at each of the model
schools.

We are thrilled with the progress of environmental education in the District and
 are looking forward to an exciting school year. For more information on AWS's program
services, visit anacostiaws.org/programs/education [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vVhn_Xu4kh5o-lB8XE_-sqdXinxGLrC6Y0zwL7oeHc1cTPdhGh4-K8iBX5qvfTAB1gehGCpPEY_zI8AT8JpHSTT2-fNRomW0MAo831pJ4coBYfUo2SYLyorWlBlj5-y68uZOrRaDf21Ha9Q1gGcnm_pQkKEvaKS17RhBcpUHM9VpApviTRgoCG3mjmPOjZetqL5vBebOTSsyJqUCxC7lECl1J6FaFstn6rCVcbOzHfdIsUvtdGCp5ki5BV8akn8yc&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==].
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Beautified Storm Drains Used to

Promote Clean Waterways

AWS recently painted 10 storm drain murals [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vnyBzXK1DN7xJjsuHLOzMf5nfG0dtVswk7C9TtXLWnUJ7ok1HaorMCOqzmymbn0iXUceJvDaKcXvJsId78loZ_iQA6VbBscxb214VQqARUoaNPd2to7AlISHsN2y-jHTHI1TrGit5sv8LR_bQzn7XNiYmqbqyWT9_J63NpPPXc7bVoE5jr2pYHWtxhr0gJJIgK62km5fs1dk=&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]
in the Brookland neighborhood of Northeast D.C. with the help of students from Mary
McLeod Bethune Day Academy Public Charter School. Local artists designed the murals
and the students assisted with the painting.

Storm drain murals are being utilized around the country to educate the public in
a fun and engaging manner not to pollute our waterways. These murals help address
the critical first step of raising awareness and helping people to understand that
no matter where they are in the Anacostia Watershed their actions have a direct 
impact on the Anacostia River.

Our goal as an organization is to raise awareness and empower individuals to make
a positive impact on their local streams. In honor of our 25th anniversary, AWS's
goal is to paint a total of 25 storm drain murals and we are well on our way!

We are currently looking for artists to help with the next round in Hyattsville 
and Riverdale Park this fall.

If you are interested, click here to learn more! [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vXFjx1-cz8eRIrTTqz0wLssT4n6oGPYR9xpGhkXtEnZo6GXiiLbwsW4QidPfs99FZcUWLHUB8h1cSwat6k-HnLv4JfYBRolwwujE0wdkwukEUfXGQbPCcZEuxgQTDdKbcHuQdnM4zAtc3XX2nLwqYYcKP4LlJLNjUBWB6BLFALMVPCCAz9FZGVkiDlDkFf15ig_ETSQkzjPrKAu91EHOc5ziDD51cplSH6ejF5S2P9gkYbCchSDcoNp-gJWrPHeWZ9TJ9BC0EheltUzEfos3_rosYRkWOTDVIkkMc59RmOumvZSSz-Czsq9dHo1HmpYV5cv3UbNqc880=&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]
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AWS Celebrates the 200th Anniversary

of the Battle of Bladensburg!

The George Washington House

AWS joined the Bladensburg Task Force in celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the
Battle of Bladensburg on August 23 - 24. Taking great pride in being headquartered
at The George Washington House in the historically rich town of Bladensburg, AWS
 was honored to be a part of the momentous event.

During the Battle of Bladensburg in 1814, the George Washington House served as 
a Post House along the main road and for a short period of time was occupied by 
the British. In a 2012 investigation, conducted by the Maryland State Highways, 
artifacts were uncovered on the property. For the event, AWS, our partners and youth
from Bladensburg High School converted a small office trailer into a temporary museum
and displayed the uncovered artifacts. George Washington wrote to a friend to visit
the "Indian Queen" tavern in 1797 thus believed to be the genesis of the namesake
"The George Washington House!"

Artifacts from The George Washington House on display.

The weekend's events and activities included the dedication of the Battle of Bladensburg
monument at Peace Cross with speakers including Governor Martin O'Malley, Senate
 President Mike Miller and County Executive Rushern Baker, dressed in appropriate
1814 military attire. The event welcomed 2,500 guests who enjoyed reenactments, 
craft villages, food trucks and historic house tours. AWS provided boat trips on
 the Anacostia River for 80 guests, while artist and AWS supporter Bruce McNeil 
and his fabulous Mami Watta art was on display at the George Washington House.
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Upcoming Events with AWS:

Paddle Nights on the Anacostia

-Thursday, August 28 5:00pm - 7:30pm  [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vpLXAPZDNnTnLFT75c85YwnK3a3cXblS_2pubLvUk4XUH6v91x4xNi3Jxv7xAz3GQAcZrUo0PhDLiuFTkMYGCBEpjTWbVpMvOswuiXhwD8zfU23OmjxGfP8rJhKKenukp1I7SEi5DszBoIlooT3IzNn3Q2qYohAN-lZuEmcx4CKiKMLgRrpmb_Q03RWtBpGYSow-y3ph2fGN33uprzqscwEa0NQCKOzZ2kL5rN-VU8skNU4GQRDzRx-UuUOmhtzy2paGH_81Nf_n1o3VDg9u-Z0RFlnPNRGgo&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Free Bird Watching Tour
-Saturday, August 30 9:00am - 12:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vSVnheVLe25Dtb8hSjV4loTMsQLziK-cqdskNgID_vDQbnAOiHr9pkOZXFwwirtvgOPeF8cquAzdPQkfstbtEj2we6g6gIL7Y1wNU4LtwFhki86ZKLzYGI-vprY1N1vwm36QfmhY2ZfaaU8HLyNgWYWPLVXOZlT367ASTWxP80q_Kk1oU3Hdx1Tv2HQTplOd7gHVs8DnwaUJ732avSFeznqcSl9DFA9bAmj3nll0fLJc6E2JVHbY0ypb8ZO_0Cpd2Wp5QtEvW94iTnSNdWSpzLNU3KpUxfA1gXtzjxiMxpq_n-QW5X8dTNtjULRgJfCL0JFrwBRyafrc=&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Paddle Nights on the Anacostia

-Tuesday, September 2 5:00pm - 7:30pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vIp9kjRDcNaQI6FsCl5HkcNLO1jRcU4pZrQ73OS6DhoF81_pP8MPFguYM3LvCxG-MfsMthFCbpCmfDjH2eIfp67n_ykN8DVVQtGkIYfRTAaqtnPb-GAQCoKzE3nBZPxEXM-P7KH4uI_qBCC37du8qYcID2K3GSQH0Xlbjiq5EEua2eiTokw-wNTV8NnGJM1Bkjpz_hJ6Iaa97ZHamQgjMbOKkta_ezkMg2Hskoryhoa7dXRCUXj2B5t5gsnfNxbJE9AHOEDVwOghwjNQP-wtiXT30srJaRW_v&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Anacostia River Fun Run

-Thursday, September 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vQQnv_0y964aCR90R_DsVEbjk1rdBwI2ZdmCsSUkG5MQ_wdDVHWHEyTVbW7scemOn6_AmbaP5v_n5AKrbMX_AFI8ieahU6wxMeYi0J1rxzN6EVp_7HJMALa5l4UOmQqeGX-mLK0KpXht5l0fPtkWbB68dP1ySa1YY_y6UUOv9O8AqC9y6YaQwX-ZMW6MKHLboyh3N-9nvGs57i8K6Gr9nJlwXSSDOzpU-CLkXRADXdd3_HlYo6-iSNy59AsPnny8hNagiGTwLuG1_azSsmK5pXQ==&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Paddle Nights on the Anacostia

-Thursday, September 4 5:00pm - 7:30pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vH3GrLmYJx3lc_dfnSkIf7RY9NWYOYpmOLUYVgakWj91QiNnzfddHd9_Hp2eJ7KEAe9sCCPCmn_mBjkjVmIfLHTsZUaSYy7M71nECAwvOSKEUWwZx_8QdtMDesz2OUJ5JIZVxaogpjjUwv0y03H7gHtM9m7gQRIB3BfyCefhjot-XB0dKxn2PidFd3WJ6dDGb4a7YXSloN9HpbJtl7pTtW3Bz0z3Q6YKzLy_M3wRPYrMfVuBd6aKoX-VBCI3gfSwm2pHI038WnxyFvDZVdlfNoZdmANnwH8Em&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Paddle Nights on the Anacostia

-Tuesday, September 9 5:00pm - 7:30pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vTKMWDmrjzArFvaEp08OQijqG9487NO7bXWJm4Y4Idq9NgEaEDR_GhjtiYFhA9XYi0omqLYvJnkQJ-sXU0SAsBmsIE7L5YuH1PYFexVUJ5GvJvO7zG3hCTrRnRyZxHZDcW4095XmNE1jjBgZ-D_F1jUIWm2u8fHmb0libTz90YWOUOI0Dlx4eFDcQzVmRatla3DOHP9JD2v4qD3t7-Isb819ZhyVpWCgEudswLBn9UdVNIViusPtfyEjaY_LeoQAwkbjqLAWhWhKHcMt0LeprOWtO_vPnI6I-&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Sunset Tour of the Anacostia River

-Friday, September 12 6:30pm - 9:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uci-BF4JqBcSfg0MxD8xlbgIizwQT7HzMgKQEobWjslTfbrq1EAOZagaiqwAm9-vT_ttzsOEvQskVPPqJA3_BN-VC__LKp_eI_Yc5lXlWPyDDM_ZJFEauKa6aR93FV0dGKLfEv76kzDTGZ2mgsqt2Ylp2ACez3yIa9U0afuli0Fo9buKpe5Vt7DuzjVFz7BTL9oVyXfIiobYMv6J_IqVx194zAlnWgQyZRFCAlEVTOWpyF8rUNGDyXCxg_189hDk12s2BbKegKIDrKUBamujhj-ttIeIAJj5vNod2jtN3v6QEZZQ4hKfQ0EyK5KgJvC7z8wKBX7GMfDtNhMq6H2c9A==&c=uISarINadFijzPSDSQEnAceU-jUrq9WD6ucEzqAtELjeH6OPWmOqOA==&ch=27XXU73EFAHZkijln7XfNE-dAHk9SS45BpMdIng4VjaHTAMsgxjHPg==]

Remember to check out AWS's event calendar for more volunteer opportunities and 
events!
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Contact AWS [mailto:info at anacostiaws.org]
The Anacostia Watershed Society
The George Washington House
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Office: (301) 699-6204
Fax: (301) 699-3317
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