It’s been said that to know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been…
We reflect on Potomac Conservancy’s 30-year history of conservation achievements and the work that still lies ahead of us to return swimmable and fishable waters to our community.
Read MoreClean water starts with every single one of us, and our collective actions are making a difference. Read our President’s letter about how Potomac Conservancy’s forest protection, clean water advocacy, and community cleanup programs have been critical to reducing pollution and returning clean, safe waters to area streams—and how people like you are making all of this possible.
Read MoreIn a year if unexpected challenges, Potomac Conservancy has united with our community to achieve many successes for clean water. Find out how we’re making an impact in our 2019 - 2020 Annual Report.
Read MoreAnnouncing our 2018 - 2019 Annual Report! Celebrate a year of progress for the Potomac.
50 years ago, the Potomac River was declared “a national disgrace” by President Lyndon Johnson. Since then, the river has made a dramatic comeback - thanks to the work of Potomac Conservancy, our partners, and our community of 31,000 supporters. Now that the Potomac home to rebounding populations of fish, eagles, beavers, and dolphins, we don’t want to lose momentum.
Discover the strides we’ve made for the health of our water and how you can help fight the threats it still faces.
Read MoreWe’re celebrating 25 years of protecting the Potomac River and the lands, streams, and communities we treasure.
Potomac Conservancy’s President, Hedrick Belin, reflects on the organization’s history, the progress we’ve made to clean up the Potomac River, and what it will take to restore our hometown river to full health.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is beginning to thrive once more because leaders like you are standing up for clean streams in our communities.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership announcing the release of our 2016 Annual Report and discover how our local movement of over 21,000 river champions is fighting for clean water here at home!
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 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 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
Potomac Conservancy
962 Wayne Ave, Suite 540
Silver Spring, MD 20910
EIN: 52-1842501
(301) 608-1188
