Located at the Knollbrook Road and Ray Road storm drain outfall on the Takoma Branch tributary, the Trash Netting System operates unattended and utilizes the energy of the stormwater flow to drive trash and debris into disposable nets. Upon reaching its capacity of 1.25 tons, the net is disposed of and replaced with a new one. The "Green Street" project located in the median between Knollbrook Drive and Talbert Lane employs landscaping and Low Impact Development practices to clean, filter and improve the stormwater runoff.

"With one of the highest levels of trash in the Anacostia Watershed, the Takoma Branch is a major source of pollution," Wilson said. "The Trash Netting System and Green Street project will significantly improve the water quality in the tributary and ultimately the Anacostia River,"

The following community organizations also played a role in bringing this project to fruition: the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), the Prince George's County Environmental Crimes Unit, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Chillum Ray Citizen's Association, the Friends of Sligo Creek, Neighbors of the Northwest Branch, Ridgecrest Elementary School, students from the University of Maryland Scholars Program and the Anacostia Watershed Society.