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FOX5: Threats to the Cherry Blossom Trees

Catherine Townsend, President and CEO for the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX5 to discuss threats to the cherry blossom trees. Photo by Angela Napili.

March 30, 2022

FOX Weather Sunrise: Tidal Basin flooding threatening Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, DC

DC Cherry Blossoms are in danger due to flooding at Tidal Basin. Matthew Morrison, Arborist at the National Mall and Memorial Parks and Catherine Townsend, president and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX Weather Sunrise to talk about the issue.

March 28, 2022

WJLA-TV: NPS Arborist says climate change threatens future of Cherry Trees

Facing the challenges of damage caused by increasing foot traffic from millions of visitors, the growing impacts of the changing climate and daily flooding caused by the rising sea level, the beloved Cherry Trees on the National Mall need our help now more than ever. National Park Service arborists work year-round to care for the trees and ensure they continue to bloom for generations to come.

March 21, 2022

FOX5: Coastal flooding highlights long-term issues at Tidal Basin

The Tidal Basin is one of the most iconic spots on the National Mall, but changes in weather patterns and increased risk of coastal flooding have rendered it one of America’s most endangered landmarks.

Nov 1, 2021

NBC-4 Washington: New Climate Report Spells Out Danger to DC Landmark

More severe weather patterns, rising tides and changing landscapes due to factors like fossil fuel emissions point to a coming reckoning. News4’s Derrick Ward reports that locally, the signs are as close as some of our national treasures.

Aug 9, 2021

Washingtonian: The Cherry Blossoms Are Drowning. How Can We Save Them?

By Daniella Byck, published by Washingtonian

The Tidal Basin is sinking. The cherry trees are under water. Now preservationists have tapped landscape architecture firms to plot out their future.

Apr 2, 2021

Cherry Trees: A First Lady's Legacy

When the Tidal Basin is abloom with its annual display of pink and white petals, we take time to remember the presidential first ladies. Helen Taft was the first presidential spouse to observe the traditional Japanese custom of hanami, or flower watching, in the United States. Subsequent first ladies have continued the tradition of DC’s “spring rite” as honorary chairs of the Cherry Blossom Festival.

Mar 11, 2021

Better Homes & Gardens: View the Washington, D.C., Cherry Blossoms at Home with This Free Live Stream

By Andrea Beck and Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, March 5, 2021

In just a few weeks, thousands of cherry blossoms trees in Washington, D.C., will reach peak bloom, which means that 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees will showcase their beautiful blush blossoms…But if you're not making a trip to the nation's capital this April, you can still see the famous cherry blossoms from your own home, thanks to BloomCam.