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Most Endangered Places for 2000

Anacostia River Basin, A Cultural Landscape
Bounded by the District Line, NE (roughly at New York Avenue) to Greenleaf Point, SW

The banks of Washington’s "other" waterway encompass a rich, yet neglected, array of natural and cultural resources. The Anacostia is a veritable oasis of scenic tranquility and wildlife diversity amidst flotillas of garbage and sewage. Local and national landmarks, such as Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Seafarers Yacht Club, and Poplar Point (former site of the Architect of the Capitol's nursery) are some of the river's lesser-known assets. Since placing the river basin on the 1999 list, a Memorandum of Understanding between DC and federal entities has been enacted to initiate waterfront revitalization. DCPL promotes sound planning for the Anacostia that works to restore and incorporate, rather than eradicate, the existing and cultural resources along the river's banks. The Landmarks Committee is in the process of mapping these resources and will advocate their preservation at upcoming Anacostia Waterfront Initiative planning session.

Co-chairs: Jerry Maronek and Wanda Bubriski

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