Environmental Protection

Air Quality

DDOE's Air Quality Division works to protect the health and welfare of the District of Columbia's citizens, millions of visitors, and natural environment by reducing the concentration of pollutants

Environmental Outreach and Education

DDOE educates teachers and students about the connections between their personal actions and the health of their surroundings, especially local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay

 Fisheries and Wildlife

A main objective of the program is to provide suitable fish habitat to increase the number and diversity of fish in the waters of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers in the District.

Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes

Lead turns up in our yards, shows up in our homes, and ends up in our landfills. It is a powerful neurotoxin, which means exposure can damage the brain.  It can also injure other soft tissues and organs, can interfere with the formation of blood, and exposure to enough lead can even kill. 

Natural Environment

Our urban environment causes us to value our rivers, streams, trees, and green spaces even more, and prompts us to work to ensure their preservation and enhancement.

Toxic Substances

DDOE offers a multitude of toxic substance related programs and services to its residents and businesses.

 Water Quality

The mission of the Water Quality Division is to restore and protect the surface and ground waters of the District of Columbia.