Rock Creek Conservancy works to protect and restore Rock Creek and its waters, parks, and lands. Find out more.

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Excited about greening your property?  Searching for good ideas?  Try these resources!

Your Property

NATIVE PLANTS are those that grow naturally in the Chesapeake Bay area.  Learn more about why they are so important.

SHADE TREES beautify our neighborhoods, clean the air, and improve the health of local streams and waterways by reducing stormwater runoff and erosion.  Learn more about the benefits of planting trees.

GREEN ROOFS replace the tar and asphalt roof over your home, garage, or porch with a specially engineered rooftop that supports plant life and captures rainwater before it becomes polluted runoff.  Learn more.

Schools

RiverSmart Schools

DC Schoolyard Greening

DCEEC (DC Environmental Education Consortium)

Roadways

DDOT Action Plan (D.C. Department of Transportation)

Stormwater and Rock Creek

Rock Creek Watershed Implementation Plan

DC Water Long Term Control Plan