The latest updates from the Potomac Interceptor Sewage Spill
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What you need to know about the January 2026 Potomac Interceptor sewage spill and how you can demand accountability and action.
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Launch into refreshing summer fun with these 3 paddle-friendly spots along the Potomac River
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From Olympians to politicians, people from all walks of life and across the ages have come to the river for recreation, relaxation, and community. Whether you prefer a serene solo float or heading out with friends, there’s a kayak destination you’re bound to love along the Potomac!
Read MoreHistory we should know: How the Potomac shaped our community
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The Potomac River has been shaping its physical surroundings for over 3 million years when it was first formed—and for thousands of years, it has played a critical role in the lives of the communities that settled along its banks. Inevitably, humans shaped the river back. Where does that leave us now?
Read More"Wedded to the river” for their entire lives, this couple sets their hearts on giving back
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Read about an Arlington couple whose shared love for the Potomac River inspired them to give back to the local community in a truly unique way.
Read MoreHistory we should know: How the Potomac shaped our community
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The Potomac River has been shaping its physical surroundings for over 3 million years when it was first formed—and for thousands of years, it has played a critical role in the lives of the communities that settled along its banks. Inevitably, humans shaped the river back. Where does that leave us now?
Read MoreStreamside Scavenger Hunt: Can you find these flowers?
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A riverside scavenger hunt suitable for all ages! Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of Potomac River flora or simply spice up your spring strolls with an activity, we’ve got your next adventure sorted!
Read MoreStreamside Scavenger Hunt: Can you find these flowers?
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A riverside scavenger hunt suitable for all ages! Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of Potomac River flora or simply spice up your spring strolls with an activity, we’ve got your next adventure sorted!
Read More4 unique ways to get fit along the Potomac
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June is Great Outdoors Month! What better way to celebrate than to get outside and get fit?
Ditch the treadmill and give your workout a boost by heading down to the river.
Read MorePhoto Essay: Paddler Turned Volunteer
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Raise your glass to Rebecca: avid paddler, River Center volunteer, and donor!
Just think. The Potomac would be restored with swimmable and fishable waters much sooner if the river had more friends like Rebecca. Hear from her directly and learn what drove her to get involved in the fight for clean water.
Read MorePhoto Essay: One-of-a-Kind Nature Walk Explores the "Spirical"
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We talk a lot about the value of the Potomac as a source of drinking water and destination for recreation.
But what about as a place for spiritual exploration?
Hike along the Billy Goat Trail with Melissa from Team Potomac and Beth Norcross with the Center for Spirituality in Nature as they explore the spiritual value of our hometown river.
Read MoreInvasive Snakeheads Found Above Great Falls
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A Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service survey indicates the non-native snakehead species has spread into the C&O Canal and the Upper Potomac River.
Learn why this is bad news for the Potomac and what local anglers can do to help.
