Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) Public Meeting
Event Information
About this event
An ID is required to enter the building for this event.
Please join the Department of Energy and Environment for a Public Meeting about the Anacostia River Sediment Project. You will also have the opportunity to make comments on the Proposed Plan and other supporting documents.
The event will feature a presentation on the project, an opportunity to ask questions, and informational tables where attendees can speak with project staff about different aspects of the project.
Sign Language Interpretation: An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be onsite to interpret the meeting presentation and Q&A session.
Attend Remotely: For those would like to join the meeting remotely the please use the following:
Call In: Dial 1-415-655-0001 | Meeting Number: 192 596 436
This meeting is the first in a series of four public meetings to engage residents and stakeholders in the ARSP process. The next three public meetings are:
1/27 - Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) Anacostia River Main Stem Public Meeting
1/29 - Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) Kingman Lake Public Meeting
2/4 - Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) Washington Channel Public Meeting
You are invited to comment on the study of pollutants in the river sediment and potential risks associated with them.
DOEE will be accepting comments from the public on these documents through March 2, 2020. To submit comments, you can:
- Attend this event and leave a comment form with program staff
- Fill out the online comment form: bit.ly/ARSP_PP_Comment
- Fill out a downloadable comment form (bit.ly/ARSP_CommentsForm) and email it to anacostiariversedimentproject@dc.gov
- Mail or hand-deliver your comments to the Department of Energy and Environment, Gretchen Mikeska, 1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20002.
Transportation Options:
The Department of Employment Services at 4058 Minnesota Ave, N.E. is accessible by Metro (Minnesota Avenue Station, Orange Line) Metro Bus, bicycle and car. The parking lot is accessible with your Metrocard or there is street parking.
Organizer Department of Energy & Environment
Organizer of Anacostia River Sediment Project (ARSP) Public Meeting
The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. DOEE's mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents and natural inhabitants of the nation’s capital by protecting and restoring the environment, conserving our natural resources, mitigating pollution, increasing access to clean and renewable energy, and educating the public on ways to secure a sustainable future. The agency’s core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcing environmental regulations; monitoring and assessing environmental risks; developing energy and environmental policies; issuing permits; and providing residents and local businesses with funding, technical assistance, and information on initiatives designed to ensure a more resilient and sustainable city. We perform all agency mission activities with the highest integrity to uphold the public trust.
