Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement

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Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement

The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum presents its cutting-edge exhibition, called "Reclaiming the Edge: Urban Waterways and Civic Engagement".

The exhibit looks closely at the outcomes of the abuse of waterways worldwide and the efforts by communities to save and restore them. It also specifically explores in depth the history of use, decline and the movement to restore the Anacostia River in southeast Washington, DC.

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