Water By-Cycle
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Conceived as an environmentally responsible and more efficient way to reach trees located in neighborhoods with limited street parking, Water By-Cycle crew members will inspect, maintain and water Casey Trees-planted trees located in Bloomingdale, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, Eckington Park, Downtown, Embassy Row, Georgetown and Mt. Pleasant. Casey Trees-planted trees in other District neighborhoods will continue to be cared for by Casey Trees field crew in trucks. Water By-Cycle is comprised of street bikes and a custom 6’ cargo trailer carrying watering hoses, safety cones and tree care literature. The watering program is led by a full-time Bike Crew Chief and staffed by Casey Trees’ Summer Crew as part of their introduction to the work force and environmental careers. Water is accessed from City fire hydrants with permission from the DC Water and Sewage Authority and is paid for by Casey Trees. The Water By-Cycle program allows Casey Trees staff to get to tree planting locations faster – without fighting traffic or hunting for a legal parking space, to better interact with the people on the street, and to remind vehicle and pedestrian street traffic to water trees on or surrounding their property with 25 gallons of water per tree per week - part of Casey Trees' 25 to Stay Alive campaign. Donations of adult street bikes, parts and safety equipment are welcomed. Questions? Contact Matthew Fried, Urban Forestry Manger, at 202-349-1891 or mfried@caseytrees.org. |
