Casey Trees' Water By-Cycle is the nation's first bicycle-powered program created to water and care for a city’s trees.
Conceived as an environmentally responsible and more efficient way to reach trees located in neighborhoods with limited street parking, Water By-Cycle crew members inspect, maintain and water Casey Trees-planted trees located in Bloomingdale, Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle, Eckington Park, Downtown, Embassy Row, Georgetown and Mt. Pleasant.
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 DC Water and is paid for by Casey Trees.
