Reviving the Forgotten River
The Anacostia River, nicknamed "DC's forgotten river," is an infamously polluted tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. One of only three US rivers to be legally "impaired by trash," it is also plagued by toxic contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and sewage outflows. But after years of work from local activists, progress for the river's restoration is being made-so much that the Anacostia may soon be swimmable for the first time in over half a century.
- Runtime
- 27m
- Released
- 2024
Details
Release year: 2024
Storyline
The Anacostia River, nicknamed "DC's forgotten river," is an infamously polluted tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. One of only three US rivers to be legally "impaired by trash," it is also plagued by toxic contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and sewage outflows. But after years of work from local activists, progress for the river's restoration is being made-so much that the Anacostia may soon be swimmable for the first time in over half a century.
Top credits
- Dennis Chestnut — Self
- Stephanie Conant — Self
- David Gadis — Self
- Chaquille Gaines — Self