All lands in the United States are the ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples. If we want to build an equitable and sustainable movement to protect the Potomac River, our local lands, and the climate, we must learn from Indigenous people and their legacy of environmental activism.
Read MoreContact your representatives today to tell them you support an updated Forest Conservation Act! The passing of this bill is critical to conserving Maryland’s forests, advancing environmental equity, and protecting the health of local communities.
Read MoreDespite chilling temps, our 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service cleanups in DC, Maryland, and Virginia saw amazing turnout!
Our fantastic volunteers were joined by Dr. Kandis Boyd, Director of US EPA Chesapeake Bay Program. Read about her experience, the day’s results (including some very strange finds!), and how our community carries on Dr. King’s legacy.
Read MoreEver wonder what a job in clean water advocacy looks like?
Our Senior Director of Advocacy Anna Mudd—whose love for nature and politics led her to pursue a career in this field—shares more about how her job changes with the legislative calendar, what keeps her going, and how building relationships is crucial for achieving success.
Read MoreAll lands in the United States are the ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples. If we want to build an equitable and sustainable movement to protect the Potomac River, our local lands, and the climate, we must learn from Indigenous people and their legacy of environmental activism.
Read MoreHow is the climate crisis affecting the health of residents of the Potomac River region? How can public health officials address these threats? How are these climate burdens unjustly and inequitably impacting communities of color and low-wealth? How can we empower frontline communities for Climate justice solutions?
Find out in Part 3 of Rising to the Challenge, Potomac Conservancy’s climate report series.
Read MoreWill summers in our cities simply be too hot to handle in the future?? Not if we can help it…
In the Potomac River region, summer doesn't always receive a warm welcome.
What should be a celebratory season is even worse for urban and suburban dwellers, and worse still for those marginalized communities. We'll explore future of local heating further in our upcoming Climate Report,
but for now let's talk about some solutions to the Urban Heat Island effect.
Potomac Conservancy condemns the surge in hate crimes against Asian American and Pacific Islanders. Hatred, racism, and violence wound the community which we aim to protect and foster and have no place in an effective and just environmental movement.
Read our full statement about the actions are taking to take to work against injustices in our community and to support AAPI.
Read MoreAll lands in the United States are the ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples. If we want to build an equitable and sustainable movement to protect the Potomac River, our local lands, and the climate, we must learn from Indigenous people and their legacy of environmental activism.
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
