Local Links for Biodiversity—Washington, DC

Environmental and Conservation Organizations:

Chesapeake Bay Program
410 Severn Ave., Suite 109
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 1-800-968-7229
www.epa.gov/r3chespk
Provides information on the restoration efforts in Chesapeake Bay including toxic pollution, Bay ecology, pollution growth, and computer generated models. This program is a partnership between federal-state-local government. Posters, current reports and a 30 page primer entitled "Chesapeake Bay: Introduction to an Ecosystem" are available.

DC Department of Recreation and Parks: Youth Gardens Youth Gardens, Special Programs, DC Dept. of Recreation and Parks
3149 16th St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
Phone: (202) 727-6373
www.drp.dc.gov
Works with local elementary schools to teach environmental concepts through technical gardening. Students maintain their own plots April through September. Indoor programs are conducted the rest of the year.

DC Soil and Water Conservation District
2100 M.L. King Jr. Ave., SE, Suite 203
Washington, D.C. 20020
Phone: (202) 645-6059
www.ci.washington.dc.us
DC Soil and Water Conservation District coordinates the preservation, protection and enhancement of Washington's natural resources. Provides technical assistance to educators regarding conservation and land issues. Programs include teachers' workshops, environmental education programs and materials, and various publications.

American Forests
1516 P St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 667-3300
www.amfor.org
American Forests is a broad resource for educating the public about the importance of trees and forests. Provides curriculum materials, a quarterly magazine, volunteer opportunities, and programs for tree planting in your community and globally.

Anacostia Watershed Society
5110 Roanoke Place, Suite 101
College Park, MD 20740
www.anacostiaws.org
The AWS is a non-profit, educational organization created to preserve and restore the Anacostia River and surrounding watershed. Programs include boat, canoe and walking tours of the river, special projects, like tree planting and stream clean-ups, and slide show presentations.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation
162 Prince George St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (301) 261-2350
www.cbf.org
Offers educational programs on the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, focusing on the interconnectedness with these essential watersheds. Programs include camping trips, teacher workshops, a quarterly newsletter, books and videos, and college internships.

Earth Conservation Corps
First St. and Potomac Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Phone: (202) 554-1960
www.ecc1.org
The ECC helps young adults become successful participants within society while completing important environmental projects. Programs focus on links between urban and environmental issues. Participants receive weekly stipends, career counseling, and literacy programs. Environmental Education programs are available for elementary and junior high.