Essentially, the return of the otter is a sign that the river may be in recovery. A camera along the Anacostia River captured this image of what looks to be a slightly startled river otter.

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Editor’s Note: Friday morning, the organizers of Anacostia River Splash! Made the decision to cancel the event due to expected weather conditions. For some, it’s been a dream decades in the ...

Underneath a graffitied overpass near River Terrace Park in D.C., two girls in rubbery overalls stood on the muddy banks of the Anacostia River. They stared at a large plastic trash can trapped in ...

Swimming hasn't been allowed in the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., in decades — but that's about to change for one day only. The Anacostia Riverkeeper nonprofit is preparing to host the ...

“Anacostia waterfront is approximately 1,200 ... An environmental assessment of the land is underway. Sign up for our free deep-dive newsletter, The 4Front, to get standout News4 stories sent ...

The Department of Energy and the Environment and Anacostia Riverkeeper had just announced ... But if you weren’t brave enough to sign up for a 20-minute swimming slot, we have four swimming ...

As the evolving concern and impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus heightens, all of us at your local newspaper and APG Media of Chesapeake are dedicated to providing the most recent and relevant ...

Anacostia Riverkeeper advises avoiding any kind of water activity for 72 hours after storms. For more information on how you can sign up to volunteer just click here.