North american river otter photo by Veit, CC BY-SA 2.0
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President Trump issued a new Executive Order for the Chesapeake Bay repealing a 2009 Executive Order signed by then President Obama directing greater federal and local collaboration to accelerate restoration of the Chesapeake Bay, of which the Potomac River is a major tributary.
Fishing is one of the most loved recreational activities the Potomac River provides. We dive into all the information and tips you need to know to get started planning your next fishing adventure, even if it is your first time
The region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
Potomac Conservancy
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 150
Bethesda, MD 20814
Call: (301) 608-1188
EIN: 52-1842501
Potomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re committed to restoring the Potomac to full health for the five million people who rely on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment. We improve local water quality through land conservation initiatives that effectively stop pollution from entering our streams and tributaries. Our impassioned base of 42,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
Potomac Conservancy stands with the Indigenous Conservation Council in calling on the Chesapeake Executive Council to honor Tribal sovereignty and return to these conversations in good faith.