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Monday, October 18, 2021
1:00 PM EDT
Note: This event is weather dependent
Date: Monday, October 18, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting Location: Kingman and Heritage Islands Park: 575 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 (Map)
Project: Volunteers will help AWS with a wild freshwater mussel survey at Heritage Marsh! We will be walking in mud that can be very mucky in waders (AWS can provide you with a pair if you don't have your own). If you're not comfortable walking in mud using waders, we recommend joining us at a different event. If you need to borrow waders from AWS, you will want to make sure they are a snug fit, so if you're a half size in shoes, we recommend rounding down. Please be aware that most of our sizes are "men" sizes.
In 2015, we started surveying the native species of freshwater mussels in the Anacostia River to understand their diversity and abundance. In 2018 we started a mussel propagation project partnering with the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Virginia collecting local broodstock from the Anacostia River. Volunteers are critical to keep this project going and to meet our goal of enhancing mussel populations to increase their water filtration capacity to help clean our river.
Registration is required. Please register at least 2 days prior to the event date to receive additional information about the event. Anyone who doesn't register online will be denied access to the event.
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Participant Requirements for Volunteer and Recreational Events:
Note: Requirements are subject to change based on state, local, and federal guidance and/or our own organizational determinations.
1. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
2. Self-Monitoring: All participants in the Anacostia Watershed Society’s (AWS) event are required to:
3. Masks & Physical Distancing: All participants must wear a mask properly (over the nose and mouth) and physically distance for the duration of our outdoor events. No indoor events are taking place at this time.
4. Reservations: We are limiting the number of people at our events. Pre-registration is encouraged and may be required via AWS’s website (www.anacostiaws.org). All registrations require each participant to complete our Event Waiver Form and our COVID-19 screening questionnaire prior to participation.
5. Group Limits: Events are limited to groups of up to 20-25, depending on the activity and location. There may be fewer or more participants depending on the ability to social distance and whether local directives allow. • Note: Motorized Boat Tours are limited to up to 15-20 people depending on the ability to physically distance and whether local directives allow.
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For more information before the event, please contact Emily Castelli at ecastelli2@anacostiaws.org or call 301-699-6204 x103.
Heritage Marsh - meet at RFK parking lot 6
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Freshwater Mussel Survey at Heritage Marsh
Monday, October 18, 2021
Heritage Marsh - meet at RFK parking lot 6
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC
Freshwater Mussel Survey at Heritage Marsh
Monday, October 18, 2021
Heritage Marsh - meet at RFK parking lot 6
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC
Freshwater Mussel Survey at Heritage Marsh
Monday, October 18, 2021
Heritage Marsh - meet at RFK parking lot 6
575 Oklahoma Avenue NE Washington, DC