Join our friends to learn more about common sources of lead exposure, why young children are especially at risk, and practical steps parents and caregivers can take to protect their children and families. RSVP Here : www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-yo...

🌿From exploring trails & enjoying the outdoors to rolling up our sleeves and caring for these special places, District residents play an important role in protecting our wetlands. Congrats winners of DOEE’s Wetlands Photo Contest Recreation & Stewardship Category! 🥇 Bob Burnett, AWS Stewardship

🐢🦋🦆 From birds and butterflies to turtles, frogs, and other wetland residents, the District’s wetlands are full of life and contestants captured it beautifully. 💚 Congratulations to the winner of DOEE’s Wetlands Photo Contest Wildlife Category! 🥇 1st Jorge Borgantes, “Zombie Snail”

Thanks to all the community members & partners who joined us for our first round of public meetings on the Kingman + Heritage Islands Structures & Trails Design Project this month! 🌳🦅🐟 ➡️ This fall, we’ll head into Phase 2. Subscribe to our newsletter at kingmanisland.com to stay in the loop!

Save the date! Fix-It DC will pop up on Georgia Avenue! 📅Saturday, September 12 ⏰1:30pm-3:30pm 📍Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library (7420 Georgia Ave NW) Please register to attend the event: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17195519

Fix-It DC offers free community repair events. Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances, bikes and textiles with a coach! Please register to attend the event: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17195519

Spotted Lanternflies are back, DC! These pests feed on over 70 species of trees and can attract stinging insects. Here’s how you can help: Neutralize. Vacuumize. Squisherize!?! Visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/ddot-lantern... to learn more, and let's protect DC's tree canopy together.

Last weekend 18 participants diverted about 134 pounds of material from nearly a dozen repaired items! Join the next Fix-It DC event on Sat., September 12th: ⏲️1:30 – 3:30 pm 📍 Juanita E. Thornton/Shepard Park Neighborhood Library ℹ️ doee.dc.gov/node/1428241

Join us tomorrow for our last two public engagement meetings in the pre-design phase of the Kingman and Heritage Islands Structures and Trails Design Project. Can’t make it? Submit your feedback online by August 31st . Learn more at kingmanisland.com/design

Our wetlands are more than wildlife habitat; they’re some of the District’s most beautiful landscapes. The winners of this category really understood the assignment. 👏🏾 Congratulations to the winners of DOEE’s Wetlands Photo Contest Landscape Category! 🏆 🥇 1st Place: Erik Lang, Kingman Island

Congratulations to the winner of DOEE's Wetlands Photo Contest's Bird category: Aaron Kaslow District wetlands are home to incredible feathered residents. Thanks to all who participated and captured them in all their glory.

The District's first Mississippi kite chick is on the wing. The chick has fledged and can be found preening and hunting with its parents. It is the same size as the adults, but with brown streaking across the chest. 📸: Dan "The Birdman" Rauch, DOEE

DOEE's is proud to recognize Andre De Souza Coelho of @universityofdc.bsky.social as DOEE’s Stormwater Quarterly Hero Award recipient for Q3 of FY'26. 🎉 Andre’s work strengthens the University’s commitment to sustainable operations and stormwater compliance.

Join us for the second session tomorrow! 📅Wednesday, August 5th from 10 AM – 12 PM 📍 Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019

Improving the District's waterways is central to our work here at DOEE and that includes supporting the work of the District Waterways Advisory Commission.  Learn more about the Commission's work to plan a brighter future for our waterways in this new op-ed piece: ggwash.org/view/104239/...

DOEE and the design team will share what we’ve learned through years of community engagement and provide an update on where the project stands today. ASL interpretation will be provided. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/kingman-he...

Join us for a discussion about temperatures in the city. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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DOEE is excited to launch the Kingman and Heritage Islands Trails and Amenities Design Project! Throughout the next two years, we’ll be working with the community to design a future for Kingman. Dive into our project webpage at kingmanisland.com/design.

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There's a new bird in town and DOEE's Dan "the Birdman" Rauch has expert knowledge on the species.

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Seeing a nesting pair of Mississippi kites in D.C. was an exceptionally rare event. Then in May, the pair returned to their 50-foot-high nest in an oak tree. And by summer, the pair had delivered another surprise.

Join us for the next District Waterways Advisory Commission meeting on July 22, 10am–12pm. This hybrid session will be both in person and virtual. We’ll be focusing on: • Interagency + regional coordination 🤝 • Opportunities for local control 📍 Learn more & RSVP here: bit.ly/DistrictWaterways

Health problems brought on by dangerous air quality levels are not just limited to humans. Check outdoor air quality alerts before taking your pet outside and take precautions. Visit airnow.gov

Join us for a Clearing the Air session on how residents can report air quality violations, supporting DOEE enforcement efforts. 🗓️Thursday, July 23 ⏰5:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT 📍Virtual meeting Register to learn more: www.eventbrite.com/e/clearing-t...

Clearing the Air: Citizen Air Enforcement

Did you know that you can report air quality violations, which could result in a fine for the violator?

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Four years ago, DOEE partnered with the National Park Service and Friends of Georgetown Waterfront Park to install a purple martin house at Georgetown Waterfront Park. 📸: Dan "The Birdman" Rauch

DOEE is requesting input from interested parties available to provide services in the District of Columbia regarding how distributed batteries can provide key grid services in the District. Learn more at bit.ly/rfibatteryst...

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Neighborhood hero 💚🏆

Julie Patton Lawson@srfrjulie.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How is Owen’s summer job with @doeedc.bsky.social going? I get asked that a lot. Tonight he noticed a storm drain marker loose in the street. He picked it up and brought it home, and told me where he found it so we can get it replaced. 💚

13 spots remaining for the next stop on our summer road trip series!

DC Department of Energy & Environment@doeedc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Fix-It DC's road trip is bringing events to new locations across the District this summer! Learn how to fix your broken household items, clothing and bicycles in need of repair with a skilled coach! 📅Wed., July 15 🕰️5:30-7:30pm 📍West End Library | 2301 L St. NW