DOEE Aquatic Resources Education Center - AREC

09/30/2026

NEW READ! Delaware's Wetland Monitoring & Assessment Program feature a story about the District's Frog Watch program on their blog. Written by Tess Danielson, Environmental Protection Specialist (DOEE), the piece shares the health, function and benefits of local wetlands.

To read the full post, visit: https://wmap.blogs.delaware.gov/2026/09/29/listening-to-the-city-how-doees-frogwatch-program-helps-monitor-washington-d-c-s-wetlands/)

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

Over half a million birds passed through DC last night, and many more nights like this are ahead! Sadly, after nights like these our team typically sees window strike casualties skyrocket.

From this week through about October 15 our region will be in "peak migration." During this time, high volumes of migratory birds will be on the move primarily at night.

These birds face perilous journeys, and many will not reach their destinations due to threats such as:
🌃 Window and building collisions
💡 Light pollution (>80% of birds migrate at night, and light is a disorienting lure towards hazardous landscapes)
🐱 Domestic animal interactions
🌱 Habitat loss and food scarcity

‼️Did you know that last fall City Wildlife hosted a free webinar with DC Bird Alliance all about protecting birds on their migration, and where to see migrating birds in DC? Watch the recording of "Wings Over Washington: Protecting Migratory Birds" on our Youtube: https://youtu.be/bEYnwr3FsXw?is=Kc4Yjhda4oE6-Ata

09/23/2026

🎨🖌️Calling all young artists!🐟🎣
The 2026-27 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest is now OPEN!

The Department of Energy & Environment and Wildlife Forever invite K-12 students in DC to dive into nature, learn about fish and aquatic habitats, and express their creativity through art and writing.

The 2026-27 contest is open for submissions until February 28th, 2027. Participants can find more information, educational resources, and submission guidelines at www.FishArt.org.

Check out some of last years winning artwork below for inspiration. We can't wait to see your amazing creations!!

09/21/2026

Catch something at this weekend's Diamond Teague Fishing pop up event.

📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏲️ 9:00 am

Grab a rod 🎣: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2001401875887?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/16/2026

We had a blast at our fishing event this past weekend at Diamond Teague Park. Come out and fish with us again on 9/26!

09/14/2026