DOEE Outreach & Education

ALERT: With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), all non-essential agency events, gatherings and meetings are postponed. DOEE remains open. All staff will work remotely, except in limited cases. All DOEE operations and services remain unchanged unless otherwise stated.

DOEE educates students, teachers, and residents about the connections between their personal actions and the health of their surroundings. We aim to help individuals make informed decisions and take responsible action to conserve energy, prevent pollution, and conserve our soil and water resources.

Environmental Education:

Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC)
Learn about fish and aquatic wildlife found in the District through free education programs, fishing clinics, and more.

Hands On Environmental Learning
Bring stewardship of local waterways into the classroom by creating engaging outdoor learning spaces.

Anacostia River Explorers
Free, guided motorboat and canoe tours that help educate the public about the Anacostia River.

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs)
Explore natural areas in and around the District and foster connections to the Chesapeake Bay.

DOEE Environmental Education Program List
Summary list and contact information for all DOEE environmental education programs for students, teachers, and adults.

For Teachers and Educators:

Environmental Education Workshops and Resources
Discover ways to better integrate environmental education curricula into your teaching. Visit DOEE’s to take advantage of our resource library, which is filled with maps, posters. reference books, and more.

Environmental Literacy Plan
Find out about the District’s initiative to integrate environmental education into the school curriculum.

Energy Education

Energy Education
Request a school assembly, webinar, or presentation materials about energy and resource conservation and find out about DOEE’s Energy Patrol program for schools.

The DC Electric Vehicle Grand Prix is a hands-on educational opportunity for high schools. Student teams build and race battery powered electric cars.