The RiverSmart Homes (RSH) Ambassador Program seeks interested residents in Wards 7 and 8 to be extensions of the RiverSmart Homes program. RiverSmart Ambassadors provide unique outreach and engagement support by informing their neighbors, friends, and family about the RiverSmart Homes program, speaking at local ANC/Civic Association meetings, and promoting RiverSmart rebates and incentives, while spreading watershed stewardship.
RiverSmart Ambassadors educate residents about the issues of stormwater pollution and what they can do to keep our waterways clean. Ambassadors have access to stormwater education resources, resources and information on the RiverSmart Homes Program, and support from RiverSmart staff.
RiverSmart Ambassadors participate in a minimum of 2 events or activities per 6 month service period, including attending tabling or outreach events, contacting ANC members, or canvassing at least 50 homes in coordination with DOEE.
The RiverSmart Homes Ambassador Program won 1st Place for Best Education & Outreach Project (2023) in the Best Urban BMP in the Bay Award (BUBBAs)!
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If you would like to participate in the RiverSmart Homes Ambassador Program, please submit the following form:
About Us
“If homeowners do not capture and treat storm water runoff on their property, the Anacostia River is likely to experience water and pollutant overflow, further threatening the health of the local watershed and resilience of the community. Therefore, voluntary homeowner action and participation in the RiverSmart Homes Program is critical to improving the health of the local waterways and creating more resilient communities in the face of these threats.”
-Nspiregreen (2017)
Meet our Ambassadors:
Name: William
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
Stormwater Management Practices: Rain Garden, Permeable Paver Hardscaping
Why did you become an Ambassador: To engage with like-minded people and educate people about the programs available to them.
What are you looking forward to in this 2nd service term: To make a difference.
Name: Yvonne
Neighborhood: Woodridge
Why did you become an Ambassador? I became an Ambassador so that my sharing of the RiverSmart program is on an official basis.
I’ve been sharing with friends & neighbors since learning about the program in 2018. As a native Washingtonian, I want to ensure more Washingtonians are aware of the benefits of the small things that each of us can do to help the environment.
What are you looking forward to in the new year? I’m looking forward to connecting with the community by sharing the benefits of creating a health habitat for pollinators & reducing stormwater runoff that residents can create in the form of beautiful gardens for themselves to enjoy.
Name: Travis
Neighborhood: Congress Heights
Stormwater Management Practices: Rain Barrels and Bayscape
Why did you become an Ambassador? To help spread the green space knowledge, while saving the Chesapeake Bay one yard at a time.
What are you looking forward to in the new year? To become more active and to reach more neighborhoods.
Name: Rodrick
Neighborhood: Ward 7
Stormwater Management Practices: Shade Trees, Impermeable Surfaces Removed and Revegetated, and a Rain Barrel
Why did you become an Ambassador? Having had a wonderful experience as a RiverSmart Homes (RSH) recipient and praising RSH to all my neighbors, becoming an Ambassador allows me to reach even more neighbors to participate in the RSH program.
What are you looking forward to in the new year? Participating in more community events and potentially new ways to really promote the RiverSmart Homes program to all DC residents!
