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Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch

Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch

We are neighbors committed to protecting, promoting, and restoring the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. 

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Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch

Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch Welcome to the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch

We are neighbors committed to protecting, promoting, and restoring the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River. 

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It's water quality monitoring time again!

Results from June 29, 2022, at Burnt Mills, along Sligo Creek, and Long Branch, mapped

Results from June 29, 2022, at Burnt Mills, along Sligo Creek, and Long Branch, mapped

Results from June 29, 2022, at Burnt Mills, along Sligo Creek, and Long Branch, mapped

June 29 results. Only Burnt Mills tested o.k. (sort of) for recreation.

Results from June 29, 2022, at Burnt Mills, along Sligo Creek, and Long Branch, mapped

Results from June 29, 2022, at Burnt Mills, along Sligo Creek, and Long Branch, mapped

charts for E.coli pollution

For more information about the Anacostia Riverkeeper water quality monitoring program, see https://www.anacostiariverkeeper.org/programs/water-quality-monitoring/

Explore and enjoy the NWB with us!

Join us for a community hike in the middle section of the Northwest Branch trail, 7/29, 5:30 p.m.

 NNWB board members will be on hand to answer questions and share information about the stream and its surrounding ecosystem. We will hike one mile out, take a snack break, then one mile back to the starting point (about 2 miles total distance). Meet us in the Burnt Mills East parking lot off Colesville Road at 5:30pm on Thursday, July 28.


We will be on a rocky, sometimes steep, natural surface trail for approximately one hour. Please bring plenty of water and a snack for yourself. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and lightweight, breathable clothes. You can find out more about the trail from the parks website: https://montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/northwest-branch-stream-valley-park/rachel-carson-greenway-northwest-branch-stream-valley-park-trails/

More hikes are coming! Stay tuned!

We're planning hikes in the upper and lower sections of the NWB Trail in addition to the middle section.  Join us and see for yourself the extensive treasure we have in the Northwest Branch!

Spring Stream Cleanups: reports

Pictures on Events page from 3/26, 4/9, 4/10, and 4/23 cleanups.

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Deluge! A lesson in uncontrolled stormwater runoff and climate change

From the ground: Rt. 29 blocked for muddy flood waters. Photo by Sarah Hirabayashi, 9/10/20.

    Witness the sound and fury of the NWB !

    Risking life and limb, Jason Hornick took this video from the NWB Trail, east side of the NWB, downstream from Burnt Mills, at about the point where Burnt Crest Ln would hit the NWB if it went through.   According to the National Weather Service, Aspen Hill got 4.55" of rain that day, Glenmont got 3.51" (both upstream from Burnt Mills) and Hyattsville got 5" (downstream).   Our water quality monitoring site off University Blvd was completely submerged, leaving a layer of sediment all over the parking lot that required clearing by bulldozer.  By monitoring time on 9/16, however, the NWB was back within its banks, and bacteria levels were actually less terrible than earlier in the summer.  In all events, swimming is NOT advised!  (FYI, see monitoring results on the Events page.)

    Surging NWB (mov)

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    Observations

    The Northwest Branch in Winter

    Inspired by Paula Wang's talk for NNWB on what to look for on your winter walks, this video shows a particularly beautiful section of the Northwest Branch Stream Valley Park.  Watch and then go and look at the real thing!

    What's that foam?

    If you saw foam in the water, don't panic!  Ed has an explanation for you.  But do make sure it's not firefighting foam.

    Please see the Events tab for recent presentations

    Nature's Secret Garden

    March 30, 2021

    Video, trails guides, slides posted

    The Role of Montgomery Parks in Monitoring & Protecting the Northwest Branch

    February 2, 2021

    Video posted

    The Forest in Winter: What to watch for

    December 1, 2020

    Video posted

    Video

    In just 7 minutes 4 seconds, here's the Northwest Branch and what we do.  Check it out.  Then join us.  The more people are engaged, the more we all can accomplish!  Special thanks to John Sullivan for creating this video! 

    Please help us! Become a member!

    Your participation and generous contributions enable us to improve the health of the Northwest Branch.


        Membership levels:

    Salamander Saver - $20 - $49

    Wood Frog Friend $50 - 99

    Great Blue Heron Hero - $100 +


    ALL donations are appreciated!

    Prefer a check? Send to P.O. Box 4314, Silver Spring, MD 20914.  Thanks!

    Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

    Fun in the Outdoors

    Rachel Carson

    Stream Monitoring

    Rachel Carson

    Hike along the Northwest Branch where Rachel Carson once gained inspiration.

    Clean Up

    Stream Monitoring

    Rachel Carson

    Bring friends and help remove litter that gushing storm water and thoughtless residents have left along and in our Northwest Branch. 

    Stream Monitoring

    Stream Monitoring

    Stream Monitoring

    Observe as the water quality team gathers macro-invertebrates four times a year to gauge the health of the Branch, a chilly job in the winter!

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