District Waterways Advisory Commission
Enabling Statute / Mayoral Order:
Governing Agency / Agency Acronym:
Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
Agency Point of Contact Title:
Brent Peterson - Program Analyst - ODWM@dc.gov
Expiration date:
Saturday, January 13, 2029
The District Waterways Advisory Commission (the Commission) was created under the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022 to advise the Office of District Waterways Management (ODWM) and assist in the creation of a District Waterways Advisory Plan. The purpose of the Commission and ODWM is to plan, promote, advocate for, and facilitate the diverse uses of, and access to, the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, the Washington Channel, and adjacent property. The Commission's District Waterways Advisory Plan will set out a strategic vision for the District's waterways and adjacent land.
Members:
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
Kara Pennino | Waterways Administrator | |
Brent Peterson | Program Analyst |