Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for an inspiring evening celebrating our River Heroes and the growing community dedicated to restoring and protecting the Anacostia River.

On Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 pm, we'll gather to honor progress, strengthen connections, and raise vital support for a cleaner, healthier watershed.

This exclusive event brings together friends, partners, and supporters who share a passion and commitment to our mission. As we mark another year of progress, we'll honor the River Heroes - individuals making a real impact in our watershed - and highlight the collective power of our community.

Join us to:

Celebrate recent milestones.
Connect with fellow river advocates and partners.
Raise critical funds to advance our mission for a restored Anacostia River and watershed.

Together, we're working towards a cleaner and healthier Anacostia for all who live here today and for generations to come.

Please RSVP and Purchase Your Tickets Here!

Honoring River Heroes

Our signature event honors local River Heroes who work every day in their communities toward our shared goal of a swimmable and fishable Anacostia River for all to enjoy. These inspiring individuals were nominated by their friends, colleagues, and neighbors for putting forth extraordinary effort to protect and restore the Anacostia River.

The River Hero categories are:

Anacostia River Next Generation Hero: Awarded to a high school or college student who promotes awareness of river restoration and inspires action to protect the Anacostia River.
Anacostia River Civic Spirit Hero: Awarded to a community member who volunteers their time to improve the health of their local community and streams.
Anacostia River Educator of the Year: Awarded to an educator working in DC or Maryland who is committed to engaging their students in meaningful outdoor learning and creating future environmental stewards.

Are you a corporate group seeking to sponsor the Fall Friend-Raiser? Please click here for our sponsorship package, and contact Kaila Cantens at kcantens@anacostiaws.org or 301-699-6204 x111

We Are Grateful to the Individual Sponsors Helping to Support our Work!

Benefactors

Nelson S. Talbott Foundation

Partners

Toler Financial Group, LLC
Kathryn Powers

Hosts

R. Thomas Amis
John and Rosemary Lyon
Elissa Feldman and Joseph Tarantolo
Casey Trees
The Aman Memorial Trust
Robert and Alaine Duncan
Melissa Ho

Patrons

Donna An

Together, we're working towards a cleaner and healthier Anacostia for all who live here today and for generations to come.

We envision the Anacostia River and its watershed renewed, its water quality restored, its wildlife and natural habitats revitalized, and its ecology made resilient to a changing climate.

We envision a healthy freshwater ecosystem in the heart of the DC metro region, nurtured by current and future generations of watershed stewards, where the economic, social, and spiritual benefits it provides are equitably enjoyed by all who live here.

We envision the Anacostia watershed as an inspiring model of urban river conservation and management.

Anacostia Auction for River Restoration

Anacostia Watershed Society Fall Friend-Raiser Silent Auction 2025