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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Janet Reno will dedicate a new Community Environmental Resource Center and education/recreation park on the west bank of the Anacostia River on Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. Saturday is the 30th Anniversary of Earth Day, a national day of observance for environmental concerns.

The Attorney General will be joined by U.S. Navy Rear Admiral John Totushek and National Capital Parks East Superintendent John Hale, as well as volunteers of the Earth Conservation Corps. The Corps, who will host Saturday's event, is a national model for service-learning initiatives focused on the environment.

WHEN: Saturday, April 22. 2000

12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dedication of Resource Center and Park

Earth Conservation Corps Community Park

2000 Half Street, S.W. at the Anacostia River

Washington, D.C.

DIRECTIONS: From downtown Washington, D.C.,

take 7th Street toward the Waterfront.

Turn left onto M Street.

Follow M Street to Half Street.

Turn right onto Half Street.

Follow to end where parking volunteers will direct you.

NOTE: This information is for planning purposes only and may not be released or distributed. This event is open to the press. Media needing further information on this event may contact Mark Davis, Earth Conservation Corps, at (202) 554-1960, or after-hours at (202) 253-7746.

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