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Washington, D.C., is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." stands for the District of Columbia, the federal district containing the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. The District is named after Christopher Columbus which is where the word Columbia is derived from.
Birthplaces of United States vice-presidents
The District of Columbia and the city of Washington are coextensive and are governed by a single municipal government, so for most practical purposes they are considered to be the same entity (this was not always the case, though, as there were multiple jurisdictions within the district as late as 1871, when Georgetown ceased to be a separate city within the District). However, although there is a municipal government and a mayor, Congress has the supreme authority.
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@elizamolly Magazine, maths, science, humanities, international students and environment
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@elizamolly Magazine, maths, science, humanities, international students and environment
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Upcoming at October, 29th: a new German biweekly knowledge magazine called âHörzu Wissenâ. Topics: nature, environment, science and health.
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Upcoming at October, 29th: a new German biweekly knowledge magazine called “Hörzu Wissen”. Topics: nature, environment, science and health.
FYI. Just because I don't believe in #globalwarming does not mean I hate the environment. There are alternate POVs and science to back it.
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FYI. Just because I don't believe in #globalwarming does not mean I hate the environment. There are alternate POVs and science to back it.
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Audubon Society of the District of Columbia - Field trips, events, birding around D.C., Logan Meadow sanctuary and newsletter articles.
Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area - Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and preservation areas in the D.C. area.
Capital River Relief - Coaltion of organizations and individuals focused on cleaning up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. Features cleanup schedule, photo gallery, press kit, and FAQs.
Casey Trees Endowment Fund - A project to restore the tree canopy of Washington, DC, administered by the Garden Clubs of America. Includes a review of the street tree inventory carried out in 2002.
DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration - Works to prevent and control environmentally related diseases while protecting and preserving the ecological system in the district. Features a guide to the bureaus and divisions that make up the Administration.
DC Energy Office - Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes consumer information, a description of agency programs, a guide to resources in its library, an events calendar, and links to related sites.
DC Greenworks - Non-profit organization supports projects and provides information on low-impact storm water management and urban forestry. Includes information on green roofs, rain gardens, and tree care.
Earthjustice - Washington DC - Focused on ensuring that national clean water and clean air standards are properly set and enforced in the District. Features urgent cases, opportunities for action, legislative information, news and campaigns.
Meta Description: [ Earthjustice attorneys in the capital engage in regional struggles over polluting facilities, mountaintop removal coal mining, and other matters. They also act as a watchdog over the Environmental Protection Agency, which has a tendency (no matter who is in the White House) to produce weak pollut... ]
Earthquake History of the District of Columbia - Seismic history of DC from the National Earthquake Information Center.
Meta Description: [ USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, responsible for monitoring, reporting, and researching earthquakes and earthquake hazards ]
Environmentors - Committed to helping one hundred public high school students create opportunities for brighter futures through mentorship, educational enrichment, and the fostering of a sense of environmental stewardship.
Flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area - Offers information about flora native to the area. Includes a specimen database, projects, spring flowering records and a gallery.
Meta Description: [ The flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area is rich in number and diversity of species. More than 2,000 species of vascular plants (ferns and fern allies, conifers and flowering plants) have been catalogued in this region. ]
Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network - A consortium of conservation organizations that meets regularly to focus on environmental problems specific to the region, exchange information, and coordinate strategies. Includes background documents [PDF].
Hardy Palm Trees and Ferns - Showcases plants that can survive the area's often snowy winters.
Meta Description: [ This site showcases both palm trees and
ferns that can survive the often snowy winters of the greater
Washington, DC area. ]
HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes - Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city.
Meta Description: [ Manhole covers have been blasting out of the ground in New York City. Find out what causes these strange explosions and how powerful they really are. ]
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.
Meta Description: [ M-NCPPC was created by the Maryland General Assembly in 1927 to develop and
operate public park systems and provide land use planning for the physical development of the great majority of
Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, and to operate the public recreation program in Prince George's ... ]
Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC - Promotes interest in Pre-Columbian cultures through annual symposia, monthly meetings, and a newsletter. Includes newsletter index.
Sustainable Washington Alliance - Network of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to create a sustainable future for the region.
Meta Description: [ SWAMPnet, the Sustainable Washington Alliance Meeting Place,
is the home page of the Sustainable Washington Alliance,
a network of individuals, businesses, and organizations
working together to promote public and private sector partnerships
to improve the quality of life, build livable comm... ]
The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia - Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Maryland conservation - District of Columbia conservation - conservation in Maryland and DC ]
Trash Force - Volunteer group that picks up trash and recyclables from public areas every other weekend. Features FAQ, news, awards, volunteer opportunities and articles.
Meta Description: [ Volunteer group in the Washington, D.C. area that picks up trash and recyclables from public areas every other weekend. ]
Urban Land Institute - Non-profit research and education organization focusing on the use of land to enhance the environment.
Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities - Advocates smart-growth transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs. Includes newsletter archive and policy documents.
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