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Officials raise concerns about rare documents' environment in Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (491+ words) Some officials are worried that important documents aren’t being properly preserved in the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. A local D.C. reporter got a tip that rare copies of two of the nation’s most important documents were…...
Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) June 3, 2026, 5:24 PM Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new dashboard launched Wednesday will let…...
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (531+ words) February 15, 2026 / 9:27 AM EST / CBS News Spend some time staring at the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," and you can't miss the ice. It's everywhere. Cold weather became part of Washington's military strategy, says Alex Robb, an educator at Washington…...
Potomac River tops list of country’s most endangered rivers
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (228+ words) The Washington Post The American Rivers report comes in the wake of a spill of 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the D.C.-area waterway. The Potomac River, the iconic waterway that serves as a backdrop to countless images of D.C., tops…...
Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (732+ words) The nonprofit American Rivers ranked the Potomac River at No. 1 on this year’s most endangered list. Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas explains what’s going on with the Potomac. Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution,…...
Gray Whale found dead near Ocean Shores brings Washington state's total to 12 this year
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (290+ words) OCEAN SHORES, Wash. — A gray whale found near Ocean Shores has added to a growing number of deaths across Washington this year, as researchers point to an ongoing pattern affecting the species. A team examined the whale this morning, identifying…...
Washington's First Comprehensive Climate Plan Debuts in Pierce County
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) On Earth Day, a Wednesday that was heavy on both symbolism and policy talk, state and local leaders gathered in Pierce County as Washington rolled out its first-ever Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. The event pulled together state officials, local electeds…...
Phase 1 of Tidal Basin seawall rehab completed
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (404+ words) For the past several years, there was a common sight along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. No, we're not talking about the cherry blossoms, or even the tourists and locals that gather annually to gawk at them — we're talking about…...
DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) April 17, 2026, 2:22 PM The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data. The U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows 31% of the region…...
Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (583+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it April 14, 2026, 4:28 PM The Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country, according to a new ranking done by the nonprofit…...