Empowering a Local Movement for Clean Water
We believe the foundation of healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities starts with clean water.
Founded in 1993, Potomac Conservancy is the region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and vibrant communities. We combine the grassroots power of over 30,000 supporters with conservation and policy initiatives to restore the Potomac River to full health.
We seek to improve the Potomac’s water quality by building an impassioned base of river advocates to impart change at the local level. Our movement is a powerful force of nature that’s making the Potomac region a place where clean water, outdoor experiences, and thriving ecosystems are accessible to and safe for everyone.
We drive the region’s clean water movement by providing the tools that empower local landowners, activists, volunteers, partners, and all river champions to lead the charge for clean water!
Land Protection
We work one-on-one with small family farms to permanently protect streamside forests in the headwaters region and provide resources to ensure our working lands are productive and river friendly. Healthy Lands >
Clean Water Advocacy
We build a vibrant and diverse river constituency to successfully advocate for water and forest protection laws that have a broad impact on water quality. Clean Water Advocacy >
Community Conservation
We mobilize thousands of volunteers in hands-on restoration efforts to raise awareness, inspire action, and empower our friends and neighbors to make a difference in their communities. Community Conservation >
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
We commit to a continual process of learning aimed at building the world we envision and are implementing intentional, direct actions as part of our DEIJ strategic plan. Our Vision, Pledges, and Commitments >
MISSION
Potomac Conservancy safeguards the lands and waters of the Potomac River and connects people to this national treasure.
JOIN TEAM POTOMAC
Support local initiatives that keep pollution out of our streams, creeks, and drinking water sources!
Where it all started…
Learn about the history of Potomac Conservancy and our founding as a local land trust. You’ll discover how community concern for the Potomac Gorge created a lasting ripple effect that grew into a watershed-wide movement for clean water.
Together we’re making a difference!
Over 30,000 supporters empower Potomac Conservancy’s local conservation initiatives. Together, we’re crossing into a clean water future!
Help us keep pollution out of the Potomac River by taking action today. Visit our Action Center and discover how you can protect stream corridors, safeguard wildlife habitat, and strengthen our community’s natural defenses to the climate crisis.
