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- 1Anacostia River cleanup targets litter before it reaches the ocean▼Anacostia River cleanup this weekend aims to stop litter from reaching the ocean, gather data for researchers
A volunteer cleanup on the Anacostia River is being held this weekend, focused on removing litter before it can flow toward the ocean. Organizers also plan to collect data on the trash gathered, which will be shared with researchers studying pollution. The event highlights ongoing local efforts to restore one of the Washington, DC area's most polluted waterways.