ANC3C Environmental Justice Committee 

February 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The February public meeting for the Environmental Justice Committee will focus on Rock Creek and its tributaries. All are welcome to participate and hear the issues presented below. No decisions are made at this meeting. Please visit anc3c.org for updates prior to the meeting. The community is welcome to send agenda items to the chair, Commissioner Roric McCorriston at 3c04@anc.dc.gov.

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Agenda: 

• Did you know DC Water is planning a 4.2 million gallon underground storage tunnel to capture stormwater and sewage overflow nearby? The idea is to keep the pollution out of Piney Branch and Rock Creek during heavy rains. Hear about the project from Tatiana Proctor, Project Manager, DC Water. (10 mins presentation, 10-15 mins Q&A)
• Why are our creeks dirty? And what can we do to clean them up? Jeanne Braha, Executive Director, Rock Creek Conservancy (10 mins presentation; 10-15 mins Q&A)
• Discussion on actions needed (5-10 mins)
• Future agenda for Environmental Justice Committee (5 mins)
• All Other Business

Please send comments, questions, concerns on these matters to all@anc3c.org (ALL Commissioners).

The following Zoom link for ANC3C’s EJ Committee Meeting is a registration link only. You will be asked to provide your email address in order to receive the Zoom login link, which will be emailed to you immediately upon registration. The email will include a link to join the meeting as well as a passcode which will be necessary if you choose to join the meeting via phone rather than computer. ANC3C will not retain or disclose your email address.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpd–hqjMoGNfoDomRekv546338MHjarTp

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The ANC3C Environmental Justice Committee was created in 2023 and tasked with:

• To act as a platform for public education and discussion about environmental justice by drawing on the expertise and experience of community members with policies relevant to climate, energy, nature, waste, and other pertinent topics; 
• To organize opportunities for the community to participate in direct action that benefits the natural environment in ANC 3C, such as community clean-ups in public spaces; 
• To help community members understand relevant District policies and the public services made available by the District government for taking action at the individual level, such as composting and recycling programs; 
• To make recommendations to the Commission, and to the District as a whole, on policies that have an impact on the natural environment in the neighborhood; 
• To explore opportunities for collaboration with other ANCs across the District on matters relevant to environmental justice;
• Commissioner Roric McCorristin is chair, all ANC3C commissioners serve as members as well as community members.