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The Department received a $250,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust to conduct storm water stewardship projects and educational activities within the Anacostia River watershed. Projects include the installation of rain barrels and cisterns, rain gardens, storm water management facility enhancements, tree plantings, and invasive plant removals.
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The Quick Connect water conservation project has been selected by employees within the Department. This pilot project’s aim is to save money and improve storm water quality by installing cisterns to collect rain water from rooftops for use in irrigation of turf and landscaped areas.