Sewage spills threaten drinking water, spoil recreation, hinder economic values, and harm wildlife. River advocates across the nation are fighting the rising tide of sewage pollution.
Washington, D.C.'s riverfront is set to undergo rejuvenation spurred by construction of a brand new baseball stadium for the Nationals. City officials are banking on the Anacostia River to serve as the scenic centerpiece of massive redevelopment. Ringed by a necklace of new stadiums, office buildings, condominiums and parks, this crown jewel is expected to shine as a new hub of urban life.