The Anacostia River has once again received failing grades from an environmental advocacy group that says it based its ratings on levels of toxins and trash and other issues. “On a good day, everything goes to Blue Plains, but I tell congressmen that when it rains and they go to the bathroom, it goes straight to the Anacostia River.” “The people in this community deserve the Anacostia River, and I am optimistic that we have laid the groundwork for its success,” Foster said. Jim Foster, president of the Anacostia Watershed Society, said this week that despite a $5 billion cleanup over the past two decades, much work remains to be done. “I want this river cleaned up so bad I can taste it,” said Foster as he drove his boat back to the dock.

Source: Washington Post June 30, 2016 18:36 UTC