
Public Participation and Volunteer Activities
Public participation and volunteerism are key to the restoration of the Anacostia and the sustainability of the watershed as a great natural resource for the region. The Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership hopes to promote community-based programs and activities of special interest groups within the Anacostia watershed.
Join AWCAC
The Anacostia Watershed Citizens Advisory Committee (AWCAC) provides a link between citizens and governmental agencies working on restoration.
Join/Support a Subwatershed Group

Over ten local watershed group exist working within the Anacostia watershed. Click a link to the right to learn more.
Links to
Local Groups
Local Groups
Friends of Sligo Creek
Neighbors of Northwest Branch
Eyes of Paint Branch
Friends of Little Paint Branch
Citizens to Conserve and Restore Indian Creek
Friends of Lower Beaverdam Creek
Beaverdam Creek Watershed Watch Group
Friends of Still Creek
Friends of Briers Mill Run
Pope Branch Park Restoration Alliance
Earth Conservation Corps


