The DC Government on Wednesday announced the launch of a $400,000 conservation initiative that will reintroduce 35,000 native mussels into the Anacostia River while also providing 400 District youth the opportunity to gain experience monitoring and studying the mussels’ ability to remove pollutants from waterways.
Under the new program, Four species of freshwater mussels will be deployed namely Eastern poundmussel., Eastern lampmussel, , Eastern elliptio, and Alewife floater.
Clean and healthy rivers mean a stronger Washington, DC, and we’re proud of the tremendous progress we’ve made to protect our city’s greatest natural assets. This initiative is just another example of how we are making important investments to protect and beautify our waterways, while also educating residents on how these efforts improve the quality of life in our city.
– Mayor Bowser
Courtesy – Anacostia Watershed, DC government
