Anacostia Riverkeeper concerned about funds with budget shortfall [Video]

WASHINGTON — The Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River. Through opportunities like Friday Night Fishing, free boat tours and boots-on-the-ground restoration work, the Riverkeeper makes sure our neighbors enjoy, learn about, connect with and care for the river.

It’s one reason Riverkeeper Trey Sherrard is raising the alarm over a proposal to move nearly $2 million from D.C.’s Bag Tax revenues to the city’s general fund. Under the act that created the $.05 bag tax in 2009, the revenue is designated for Anacostia River cleanup and protection.

Currently, the District is facing a $700 million budget shortfall. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2025 budget prioritizes education, public safety, and downtown D.C. Officials say 70% of the 2025 budget is set aside for just 10 agencies. 

Under the Budget Support Act, money from dozens of special purpose funds from across the District could be moved …