About Us

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The Neighbors of the Northwest Branch is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, incorporated in 2003 in the state of Maryland. We are a local, citizen-based action group dedicated to restoring the health of the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River so that this urban treasure can be safely enjoyed by wildlife, our communities, and generations to come.

So what exactly do we do? We

 (1) Protect and restore the watershed by removing litter, planting trees, and removing invasive plants in the watershed  

(2) Educate and encourage others to reduce pollution and rapid storm water runoff into the Northwest Branch

(3) Assess the water’s health by monitoring water quality, salt and macroinvertebrates 

(4) Advocate for the Northwest Branch, water quality and clean water for all