This organization is carving out a space in our region for Black women who are passionate about the environment and want to form these connections with each other and with the earth. Here’s how they’re making a difference.
Read MoreAcross the Potomac River region, lack of tree cover leads to hotter neighborhoods, higher energy costs, and greater heat-related health risk, often in communities that have historically faced racial and economic inequities. Tree equity addresses these gaps by ensuring all neighborhoods have access to the cooling and health benefits of trees.
Read MoreIn 2019, America voted, Potomac locals voted to name two dolphins who call the Potomac River home. We’ve all experienced a lot in 7 years, and they have too!
Check out how they’re doing in 2026, with this guest blog from our friends at The Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the January 2026 Potomac Interceptor sewage spill and how you can demand accountability and action.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy responds to the latest emergency repairs at Pennyfield Lock (Lock 22)
Read MorePotomac Conservancy responds to DC Water Board’s decision to change its top leadership. Learn why we believe this is an important moment to correct course for the river and our community.
Read MoreThese Potomac River waterfalls highlight the power and variety of our diverse region! Each one is shaped by the streams and tributaries that feed into the Potomac River’s watershed system. Together, they offer a clear look at how water moves through and shapes the landscape.
Read MoreFrom too much to not enough, the Potomac’s ‘Goldilocks problem’ is keeping our communities high and dry or underwater.
Read MoreOn May 20, 2026, the US EPA, National Park Service, and DC Water were questioned by Congress on their involvement in the Potomac Interceptor collapse and response. Find out what Potomac Conservancy staff learned at the hearing and what big question remains unanswered.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy releases a statement after a jet fuel spill at US Joint Base Andrews renews concerns about our region’s water safety.
Read MoreThis cleanup effort in the C&O Canal from this winter’s massive sewage spill is still ongoing and the long-term restoration plan hasn’t even begun. Learn more why we’re saying “hold up” as the EPA walks away from remediation work.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is only as healthy as its surrounding land. Sometimes we need to get our hands dirty for clean water and conservation easement landowners know that song best. But what are they actually worried about and working on? Here are their top 3 concerns.
Read MoreThe Eastern box turtle may not move fast, but it has a lasting impact. Found across the eastern US, including our neck of the woods, this small, land-dwelling turtle supports healthy forests through its feeding habits and movement across the region. Your Potomac River 2026 Critter of the Year is a reminder that even the smallest critters in our ecosystems have a major role in its health!
Read MoreThe Potomac has just been named the “Most Endangered River” in the country due to the rapid growth of data centers in our watershed. Unchecked data center sprawl is adding pressure to our water usage and stressing an already vulnerable river. Here’s what you need to know
Read MoreReady to get outside but need some new running route ideas? We’ve compiled our favorites (with some help from local running groups) for you to check out!
When we spend time recreating near the Potomac River we build a lasting relationship with our beautiful streams, forests, and wildlife. Ready to find the perfect route for you?
Read MorePFAS, better known as “forever chemicals,” have long been accepted as a commercial necessity. But as research reveals the extent and severity of their impact on human and animal health, the pressure is on to remove these slow-degrading chemicals from the Potomac and its tributaries.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy calls on DC Water to improve clean-up plans following its January 19, 2026 sewage spill in the Potomac River. Help us demand stronger action by submitted your comment to DC Water by March 31, 2026.
Read MoreHere’s your guide for cherry blossom locations across the Potomac River region that offer fun ways to celebrate the season, spend time in green spaces, and connect with the communities across the watershed. Explore the towns these local blossom spots are in and make a day of experiencing one of the best times of year in the region.
Read MoreWe’re still awaiting a response from DC Water to our February 9 letter from us and 2,100 signatories. Our community deserves answers, transparency, and real action.
Read MoreTo combat data center sprawl and to protect our waterways, we need information. This bill would mandate that data centers report their water usage.
Read MoreThe 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.
