DC Department of Energy & Environment
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Leading the way to a cleaner, greener and more #SustainableDC | doee.dc.gov
As we show gratitude this holiday season, consider wildlife.
🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals.
Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.
🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals.
Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.
November 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
As we show gratitude this holiday season, consider wildlife.
🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals.
Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.
🐦Keep natural habitat intact by leaving leaf piles alone. 🦫Keep trash secure. 🦌Plant native shrubs. 🦉Keep pets supervised. 🐾Reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals.
Report injured wildlife to DC Animal Care & Control.
Hosting for the holidays? Set the table for sustainability. From reusable serve ware to cloth napkins, we've got ideas for big impact this holiday season.
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hosting for the holidays? Set the table for sustainability. From reusable serve ware to cloth napkins, we've got ideas for big impact this holiday season.
🎉 Join Us at the DC Hiring Fair! Discover exciting career opportunities with the Department of Energy and Environment. ✨ Save the date and meet us there!
🗓️ December 8, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍University of the District of Columbia
Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...
🗓️ December 8, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍University of the District of Columbia
Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎉 Join Us at the DC Hiring Fair! Discover exciting career opportunities with the Department of Energy and Environment. ✨ Save the date and meet us there!
🗓️ December 8, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍University of the District of Columbia
Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...
🗓️ December 8, 2025
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
📍University of the District of Columbia
Please be sure to register here: dchr.dc.gov/joinourteam#...
🎃Give your pumpkins a second life and reduce food waste this season!
Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...
Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🎃Give your pumpkins a second life and reduce food waste this season!
Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...
Find your nearest drop-off site: zerowaste.dc.gov/what-goes-wh...
There's 1⃣spot left for tomorrow's Fix It DC event! A FREE do-it-together networking event around sustainability & repair. Bring your small appliances, household electronics (no computers) & toys, or garments.
Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...
Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...
November 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
There's 1⃣spot left for tomorrow's Fix It DC event! A FREE do-it-together networking event around sustainability & repair. Bring your small appliances, household electronics (no computers) & toys, or garments.
Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...
Grab the last spot: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/fb8...
Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments.
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Drop by and learn how to repair your broken household items and garments.
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
🗓️Wednesday, Nov. 19
⏰5:30-7:30pm
📍MLK Jr Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Please register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/14879380
Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service!
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our Green Fellows program is hiring District residents enrolled into a Master’s-degree program and/or students enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program! Build your career in public service!
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Join us for an information session on 11/12: doee.dc.gov/node/1116627
Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up:
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Last week's Spirit Week was full of fun, thoughtfulness, high-energy and connection. Big shoutout to our HR team for curating such an engaging line up:
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
✔️DOEE Gear Day💚
✔️Sports Day🏈
✔️Breast Cancer Awareness Day🩷
✔️Crazy Sock Day🧦
✔️Costume Day🎃(previous post)
People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
People think we're weird...just because we like science, bugs and occasionally hug trees. We're not weird....😅🫠
Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts.
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
November 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last week, we hosted families at the AREC for a wonderful time: pirate led boat rides, visits with aquatic friends and spooky crafts.
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Like & follow AREC staff for exclusive info and daily education: www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of @dcpolicedept.bsky.social.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
October 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're happy to announce the recipient of the 2025 Stormwater Hero of The Year award: Mr. Daniel R Botts Jr, of @dcpolicedept.bsky.social.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Mr. Botts manages, the daily operations of the MPD Impound Lot. We're thankful for all he has done to make stormwater pollution prevention a priority.
Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
October 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yesterday, our Lead-Safe & Healthy Housing team collaborated with Department of Health to engage visitors of our local vital records office. Children are most at risk of exposure. Our public health analysts are committed to education and prevention and reaching parents wherever they are!
Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾♀️
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
October 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Join Bright Bear Yoga DC for a free yoga class in the Kingman Island Meadow on Saturday, October 25th from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 🧘🧘🏾♀️
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
➡️ Head to kingmanisland.com/calendar to register and find information about parking and navigating to the meadow!
Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop.
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
October 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Afraid of not having the perfect costume? Join Rethread DC at the Southwest Library on October 26th from 1-4pm for a combined costume swap and upcycling workshop.
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Register for the event here: bit.ly/3KNUZuA
Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
October 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Help protect the District's river & streams. Report water pollution in minutes using the District's online portal. Learn more➡️https://doee.dc.gov/node/1700886
This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided.
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This Saturday, October 18th➡️ Learn how to disassemble, troubleshoot and repair (if possible) your broken household items like small appliances, bikes, toys, or garments with a coach. Tools provided.
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
RSVP here➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1766682949259?aff=oddtdtcreator
We're sure to have a spooky, fun time!
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
We're sure to have a spooky, fun time!
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
RSVP to attend this year's River Monsters Halloween program:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1730688458...
Residents, contractors, and interested parties are invited to join us for an informational session on the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan.
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Residents, contractors, and interested parties are invited to join us for an informational session on the Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan.
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
Monday, October 27 | (virtual meeting)
1:00pm – 2:00pm
RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1799485793...
🌳 Introducing: First Saturdays🌳
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
October 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
🌳 Introducing: First Saturdays🌳
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
On the first Saturday of each month, join us to remove invasive plants.
⛏️ We’ll provide tools, gloves, & instruction.
💪 You’ll bring the muscle! Please wear closed-toe shoes and long pants, and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray.
kingmanisland.com/calendar
October 18th - Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances and clothing with Fix-It DC.
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
October 18th - Learn how to repair your broken items like small household appliances and clothing with Fix-It DC.
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Grab a seat | www.eventbrite.com/e/fix-it-dc-...
Take a peek at the final results of our 2024 air monitoring survey: tinyurl.com/HAAPMSURVEY
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
October 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Take a peek at the final results of our 2024 air monitoring survey: tinyurl.com/HAAPMSURVEY
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
We're using these results to help us determine placement for low-cost sensors and target our enforcement activities ongoing.
Thanks for joining us last weekend for the 5th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day!
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
October 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thanks for joining us last weekend for the 5th Annual Kingman Island Friends and Family Day!
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
We paddled, painted, planted, biked, observed insects, went on boat rides, learned about native ecology and habitats, danced, crafted, and more!
Thanks so much to all of our partners !
Calling all artists! The 2025 Fish Art contest is now open.
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Calling all artists! The 2025 Fish Art contest is now open.
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
We invite young artists to celebrate fish, aquatic habitats, and conservation through art and writing. Open to all K-12 students. Learn more about participation and submissions here: shorturl.at/nA0UN
Kingman Island Friends and Family is still happening on the Islands today!
Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Kingman Island Friends and Family is still happening on the Islands today!
Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
Grab your umbrellas and boots and come splash around in the rain with us from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! 🎉🚣♀️🌳kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
🌟 Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is STILL ON tomorrow!
⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and kingmanisland.com for an update tomorrow morning.
More info: kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and kingmanisland.com for an update tomorrow morning.
More info: kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
September 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🌟 Kingman Island Friends and Family Day is STILL ON tomorrow!
⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and kingmanisland.com for an update tomorrow morning.
More info: kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day
⛈️ For everyone's safety, thunderstorms and lightning will cancel the event. 🚨Before you head out, check on our social media pages and kingmanisland.com for an update tomorrow morning.
More info: kingmanisland.com/friends-family-day