Anacostia River Boat Tour for League of Women Voters

Saturday, May 14, 2022
4:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT

Date: Saturday, May 14, 2022
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Description: Join AWS for a 2-hour boat tour on the main stem of the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the Anacostia and its watershed communities. You will learn about the history of the Anacostia River, the threats to its health, and the progress towards its restoration. 

Departure Location:  Anacostia Park Boat Ramp, 1500 Anacostia Drive, Washington DC 20020

The boat ramp in Anacostia Park is adjacent to the roller skating pavilion, between the John Philip Sousa Bridge (Pennsylvania Avenue) and the CSX railroad bridge. There is a large parking lot on site. A porta-potty is also on site.

What to Wear/Bring: Participants should dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the event.
We recommend bringing a refillable water bottle (please no single-use bottled water). You may also wish to bring sunscreen, sun hat or visor, bug spray, hand sanitizer, and/or binoculars. You are welcome to bring snacks aboard the boat, but be advised there is no restroom on the boat.

Note:  All tours are weather dependent. We will proceed in light rain, but may need to cancel if there is heavy rain, lightning, or strong wind in the forecast.

If you have any questions prior to the event, please contact Robinne Gray at rgray@anacostiaws.org. We look forward to hosting you on our favorite river!

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Participant Requirements for Volunteer and Recreational Events (as of March 1, 2022)

Note: Requirements are subject to change based on state, local, and federal guidance and/or our own organizational determinations. 

1. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

• For those 5 years and older: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. The Anacostia Watershed Society requires that all participants who are eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine be fully vaccinated per the CDC guidelines and attest to being fully vaccinated in order to participate in any of our events. AWS also requires that all participants be up-to-date on booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible. Please see additional requirements listed in the below sections.
• For those under 5 years old: We welcome those who are under age 5 and are not yet eligible for the vaccines to participate in our events, but they must follow the below additional requirements, including being masked for the duration of the event.

2. Self-Monitoring: All participants in the Anacostia Watershed Society’s (AWS) event are required to:

• Complete our Event Waiver Form and our COVID-19 screening questionnaire prior to participation.
• If you have not been fully vaccinated and are eligible to receive the vaccination (i.e. 5 years or older), please do not come to the event.
• If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms associated with COVD-19 (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc.), do not come to the event.
• If you have had any close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 10 days, (even if you are fully vaccinated or have been tested), do not come to the event.
• If you are able to attend the event and become ill within one week of participating in the event, please report this to the askhr@anacostiaws.org (our Human Resources email address). We will keep your identity confidential.

3. Masks: Eligible participants (i.e. those meeting AWS's COVID-19 requirements--see above) are not required to wear a mask for outdoor events. No indoor events are taking place at this time.

4. Reservations: 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.

Event Location

Anacostia Park Boat Ramp
1500 Anacostia Drive
Washington, DC 20020