[RP TownTalk] AWS Celebrates 25 Years, Shares Annual Report, and more!

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Audrey Pleva from the
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Audrey is one of the 100 volunteers working on environmental projects benefiting
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In this issue...

An Evening of Thanks and Celebration

Presenting our 2013 Annual Report

Help Us Expand the Styrofoam Ban

A Toast to Members and Volunteers!

Upcoming Events
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AWS Celebrates 25 Years!

Political, grassroots, corporate and government leaders recently joined members 
of AWS, to celebrate 25 years of river improvements that have led to a boom in recreation
and riverfront development.

On Monday, September 22nd, AWS hosted a reception to honor those who have been integral
in the transformation of the riverfront and celebrate the river's progress. During
the event, AWS debuted a special video, shot and edited by freelance videographer
Tim Persinko, which chronicles the partnerships and challenges of past 25 years:
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AWS is deeply appreciative of all of the sponsors who have supported our 25th Anniversary
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These sponsors are funding expanded programming that enables AWS to reach a broader
audience and amplify our work, speeding our progress toward our goal of a clean 
Anacostia River and watershed by the year 2025.

"When we began we were knee deep in trash," founding AWS president Robert Boone 
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Boone addressed the group in front of sunset views of the Anacostia that were unimaginable
just ten years ago. "What a tremendous change."

It is not too late to contribute to AWS's 25th Anniversary campaign which continues
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AWS 2013 Annual Report - A Year of Success

On behalf of the Anacostia Watershed Society and our Board of Directors, I am pleased
to share with you the Anacostia Watershed Society's 2013 Annual Report! Our Annual
Report highlights a year of tremendous successes in the journey to restore the Anacostia
River and engage the surrounding communities in its restoration efforts.

To conserve our natural resources, a PDF version of the report can be found HERE
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Please be sure to check out pages 5-6 which note some of AWS's key accomplishments
in 2013, including our involvement in the procurement of a toxic sediment study,
 which will evaluate the degree of contamination in the river and identify ways 
to clean it up, and the publication of an official Anacostia Water Trail Map and
 Guide, which will educate the public about all of the access points and fun resources
available on the river.

We recognize that we could not do this work without the continued assistance of 
our wonderful supporters. We thank you for helping to make 2013 an outstanding year
for conserving the Anacostia River! Your involvement in this important work is vital
and we appreciate every volunteer, advocate, donor, and sponsor who has embraced
 our mission.

Thank you very much,

James R. Foster

President, Anacostia Watershed Society
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Styrofoam Ban May Quickly Spread

into Maryland

Just six weeks after DC's ban on polystyrene foam cups and food-packaging was signed
into law, a similar ban has been introduced for adoption in Montgomery County, one
of two Maryland sources that contribute to trash in the Anacostia River. Advocates
for the bill are encouraged to contact council members to show support for Bill 
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scheduled for a committee hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 in Rockville, MD. 
AWS representatives will be there testifying and we urge you to come out and show
your support!

Anyone who has volunteered for a trash cleanup along the Anacostia River knows the
ugly extent of cups, plates and containers, and how quickly they break into tiny
 foam pieces. These pieces cannot be removed, do not biodegrade and are a threat
 to fish and other wildlife. As fast as volunteers clean up Styrofoam trash along
our waterways, it is replaced by runoff that sweeps more foam-laden litter from 
roadways and parking lots.

By also banning plastic packing peanuts, the Montgomery Council bill goes a step
 further than the District. Both jurisdictions will eventually require the use of
compostable replacements for additional products that are being challenged as health
threats.

For a sample letter about the bill and councilmember contacts, visit Trash Free 
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Join AWS for a Tavern Toast!
Join the Anacostia Watershed Society on Saturday, November 8 from 4:00 - 7:00pm 
at The Historic George Washington House (4302 Baltimore Avenue, Bladensburg, MD 
20710) for an evening of live music, food, beer and bonfires as we say thank you
 to our dedicated members and volunteers!  Please contact Maureen Farrington for
 more information, mfarrington at anacostiaws.org [mailto:mfarrington at anacostiaws.org].
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Upcoming Events with AWS:

Recreational Fishing Day

- Saturday, October 18 10:00am - 4:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPAxsrD2j3Oc_4y0byH7sqKcae23Ar8f5c3iIm4jei8DY1-gDADeo58M4gA61r9m2GHV6pNVqjKUmHO-YRJJcVkl1pZQGjC0RZNwGfYqlgEdrtasWOHhu1ybwKhKDbsNapVdGqgyP8NdajRKhU6w034ssGLXj4y4EYqlgnZhzyyqc1hvLoVCHZa41DwX_JiVDnV-EazFLMq_JuF-tHiidKI55j58lq-j_LEthrwCJqqjld3OFvmFf5nlR2Fa0CRLeZWQAj9c7LDCqF7HXbuFDFyCuAZipi_Kmsns8teZ8BATvQ2KoYpD0-62w==&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]

Free Birdwatching Tour

- Saturday, October 18 9:00am - 12:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPAZbSGS44wCaUfs78LylEGP4VHP0s49N74g9feyDheXBluK8HTWHFZHrBOYdIjbxR8lFw6QJudhv405u6XuHcgmbFDVBS8NT097EKZRzMIA6LX11Mu9KEFMHyPS8nvlQHioiGl1AY774uPhQAwc3-XUbV_KRCE_KyjtD3OjkWDU-qu-1HBWq3XlS1-rh9RomzpF0Ml47ma55CLCmOYqkxesc7qg4YN962AJ6fTtQy4GwyKZyAhCJIqZUVIWxs753bSu2137lJEyOYBup2RPDlxXQOaSynTfkyJydaXV2G2tDWJf2HjpzdX3GfIVHHUlNzEr8GFKu42-Z8=&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]

Wells Run Cleanup

- Saturday, October 18 9:00am - 12:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPAiups_rfA86wfVrHW1wMwsgE6kWFEN5YVP2Da7wfFf1uKEv0h9jtYFK2-__TcbvF83ozrsO6dxdZBe3oBW00KrRnJ8zpBslRKeDbT2iwgyIijCzNC6HXhsphh8mT5gyhhXuVhlWNnVob3zkt_-UScrur5sTmDYH_y8mg_w2CX9hQKSSpjAl8LiUujYpFq5D_QcFlnfF_9cZlPhm1C_k5tU4xw7Lnh-qhNJ7K93JNqG6KlEhzQUILiEKMnFlnaTOoKTpswH8qLrKJG0BU6cIPswBUP7r0Se-0AsBLNQvs7vUM=&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]

Guided Pontoon Boat Tour

- Wednesday, October 22 9:45am - 12:00pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPA0W5GJchzGQUcWEb0tXsOZI0Q6CFyl6vo8RNMnuqOHX7y3cWR1kfCq8puWcojnQfh64ouIdxQ9dFNcSykPUn6ENiC1mha-3ic1Wl6ysDEVeaRvaeT0mjMUMpcP7fBtF8eI0mF7iiZSWSHJdJH51P0nEtCIrGCAROo9m5d8g13LH6-5kabGjSEejSMPZ4BYewN4yUC1yeL6PSE5mEciNT69TxzbnLjOWreHsRDlRbsOBj7l-ADRG17i6YvO4MGhIFpKBk5qOaczi-D11uxCLEOH9RZWhjZHgnZ5UtZ2Tgk0AvIkRwyeeEv_A==&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]

Snapshot Day Water Quality Testing

- Wednesday, October 25 10:30am - 3:30pm [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPAOtDtHmGLgN87qvd3DL3s0dcglVTLnnu2PXoZlIXzGuW0-4bH9C5pvmp6zCtMsPJTwqIz2Ye7yP4Btz-D-wSdkrHxT60Sg1JsCLlVdG4FZuQ1A_vl3nwwSJgXI5wnWKKbUing-dZn7uPGW3RVHUvBnE07H2ZqcS7TjlD6X8G-cNwEnAU5tGM3MKSNO_zmAq3JK0m79A5WT4YWJRNaPjkNU5aUk6Vi5wf1MHsx4AHRKUlroSLeSIYPmfOvMM5kyDF99mhaauuqss656s-eIti0NAglKhda6WdWYTMHlpnspyP5EThTEM3CbAuCeWpY1N3-&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]

Remember to check out AWS's event calendar [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HzmBFTfqMmQEbpQ5Lfwraiw_EFWHav020-j46b9jxifMg_jOVncSxDKr6rhvjtPAZcBPp5Rg1NIgfP85VGMhSUB2b8DbwAb3lIUq8XMxNo7aKM1nUvr53BFGW5PFWAbOZjkeim5zjLA1WGH-grAWa1iOSnCieI2qSgg5lbnqHWq-TaYoNGIxEoMnfv7jRVlHfcBcUXU7tmAKED56i1tR8Xu_Fs-3y-zASP9o9HY1Is0JJk1prmtjtCBXzm42nqiHQNt2YmtOl9hSA5OKgwnFhMIjcop6rtCAPddUZIXTL9VoKhZeOysqldXBFi-dkBnx&c=ul9kNsyvLjpN5L7zyn4ttJvkWmgZTIVExIs2LM8kAK-SCHJzDWvkQw==&ch=AkjNeoAcWxGCx12XR7JPYjdGu2ECJGPuzJqhtFE14FOE96XtltFi8g==]
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