Following a series of heavy snowstorms, the Anacostia River saw a surge in debris — nearly three times the usual amount collected by D.C.’s Water and Sewer Authority. Crews work year-round to remove hundreds of tons of trash from the water, but winter runoff can make the problem worse.

Efforts like D.C.’s bag tax and community cleanup programs aim to reduce the amount of plastic and litter entering the river, protecting local waterways and wildlife.

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