Verified Results for Fort Reno Arsenic Levels Encouraging

EPA released sampling results in response to a joint request from District of Columbia Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and Rock Creek Park Superintendent Adrienne Coleman of the National Park Service. The lab results confirm preliminary results of soil sampling conducted on May 15 at Fort Reno and surrounding sites. Full Text

2008 Open Season for Striped Bass Fishing Begins May 16

Open season for striped bass fishing will begin on May 16, and end on December 31, 2008. A valid 2008 District of Columbia sport fishing license is required to fish in DC waterways. A license may be obtained from participating vendors in the Washington Metropolitan area. Full Text

District Government Receives Award for Work with Green Roofs

The District of Columbia has received the "Civic Award of Excellence" from Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. The District placed seventh among major cities in North America, with more than 55,000 square feet of new green roofs installed in 2007. Full Text

Green Summer Job Program is now hiring supervisors

Green Summer will place teams of students within District neighborhoods in order to complete clean-ups, assess environmental conditions and resources and reach out to residents about environmental programs and services. Full Text