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Creating a Thriving Anacostia River Corridor

The Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative (APACC) is a network of community leaders and organizations working together to make the Anacostia River and its park system the best possible resource for residents of Ward 7 and 8 in the District of Columbia.

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Learn more about upcoming events and local destinations in the parks and communities along the Anacostia. 

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Share Your Voice

We are building a community vision for our river corridor. 

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Build Your Power

Find information, resources and tools to help you get involved in the Anacostia River corridor. 

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Friends of Oxon Run

Join in on all the fun with Friends of Oxon Run. Oxon Run Park has over 100 acres of adventure to enjoy at your leisure and serves as the largest green space in the Department of Recreations inventory.

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Upcoming Events
City Council Hearing on D.C. Public Library
Jun 10
City Council Hearing on D.C. Public Library
EPA: Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Series
Jun 10
EPA: Healthy and Resilient Communities Research Webinar Series
APACC Leadership Training
Jun 13
APACC Leadership Training
In Celebration of Juneteenth: 2025 Environmental Justice Summit
Jun 17
In Celebration of Juneteenth: 2025 Environmental Justice Summit
APACC Air Quality Meeting
Jun 20
APACC Air Quality Meeting
APACC Policy Working Group
Jun 23
APACC Policy Working Group
APACC Annual Meeting
Jun 27
APACC Annual Meeting
NAARC Day of Remembrance
Jun 27
NAARC Day of Remembrance
Bridge District June Events
Jun 28
Bridge District June Events
Recent Videos
APACC General Meeting
APACC General Meeting
Author Talk with Jessica A.Grieser | The Black Side of the River
Author Talk with Jessica A.Grieser | The Black Side of the River
Understanding the Impact of Chronic Diseases and Health Issues in Disfavored Communities
Understanding the Impact of Chronic Diseases and Health Issues in Disfavored Communities
CSX Quarterly Meeting
CSX Quarterly Meeting
Join the City Nature Challenge 2025
Join the City Nature Challenge 2025
Suitland Parkway Conservation Meeting
Suitland Parkway Conservation Meeting
APACC General Meeting
APACC General Meeting
Suitland Parkway Conservation Meeting
Suitland Parkway Conservation Meeting
UDC Presentation on Climate Change with Dr. Zendehdel
UDC Presentation on Climate Change with Dr. Zendehdel

Our Work

Our work is grounded in equity. We are building our collective capacity to meaningfully engage, invest in and improve the quality of life of marginalized communities.

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APACC Podcast

Learning more about critical environmental issues that impact the environment in our nation's capital.

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