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District Department of the Environment
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Connect With Us
1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 535-2600
Fax: (202) 535-2881
TTY: (800) 855-1000
Email:ddoe@dc.gov
Agency Performance
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Connect With Us
1200 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 535-2600
Fax: (202) 535-2881
TTY: (800) 855-1000
Email:ddoe@dc.gov
Agency PerformanceGreen DC Agenda
We are pleased to release the Green DC Agenda—the District is one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Going green means we all benefit from cleaner, swimmable rivers; healthier air indoors and out; more beautiful streets, parks, and school grounds; and a vibrant, competitive economy. Read more.
The Agenda consists of seven themes and two spotlights:
- Homes
- Schools
- Neighborhoods and Community
- Parks and Natural Areas
- Transit and Mobility
- Business, Jobs and Economic Development
- City and Government Operations
- Spotlight: Anacostia River
- Spotlight: Climate Change
Track Specific Green DC Agenda Items
Skip the Bag - Save the River |
Sustainable DC Learn more about Mayor Gray’s plan to make DC the healthiest, greenest, most livable city in the country through the District’s sustainability plan, Sustainable DC!
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RiverSmart Homes
The RiverSmart Homes program offers incentives to homeowners interested in reducing stormwater pollution from their properties. |
GreenUp DC GreenUp DC is an online tool to help District of Columbia property owners design, plan, and install green projects on their properties. You can lower your bills and protect the environment by saving energy and reducing stormwater runoff. Learn more >> |