Great Falls is one of many places along the Potomac we all enjoy visiting, but have you ever wondered how did it became the national treasure it is today? Before it became a protected park, Great Falls had a long history dating to the first President of the United States.
Read MoreThe 2025 legislative session is almost here and we’re excited to protect the Potomac River region. We’re working in both Maryland and Virginia this year. Read on to find out what our priorities are and how you can take action!
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 MoreWe appreciate the work of the Beyond 2025 Steering Committee but feel the recommendations do not go far and move quickly enough. The following letter offer alternative recommendations for the Chesapeake Executive Council to consider adopting at their annual meeting in December:
Read MoreThe summer is heating up, and we have insider tips on how to beat the heat.
Even though swimming in DC is illegal, there are other ways to enjoy the water around the Potomac River region this season!
Read MoreThe 2024 legislative session is over, and thanks to you, we saw some great Potomac River successes! Dive in to see which bills passed and which made monumental progress.
Read MoreWe partnered with local organizations to share our concerns about environmental damage caused by the Quantum Loophole data centers project in Fredrick County, Maryland.
Read on to see what are our main concerns and recommendations to remedy any environmental harm.
Read MoreAre you worried about your local neighborhood trees in Montgomery County? Us too! Trees are critical to a healthy and thriving Potomac River, which is why we need to protect them!
Read on to see how the Montgomery County Forest Coalition, with leadership from Potomac Conservancy, is fighting for healthier trees in your county.
Read MoreBored of running inside or around your neighborhood? Check out these running routes in the Potomac River area. There are ideas for everyone!
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 MoreBlack trailblazers have helped shape the Potomac River region for centuries.
Check out these parks in our area that are named to honor these Black Americans and how you can learn more about the mark they left in our region.
Read MoreThe 2024 Legislative session is in full swing in Maryland and Virginia. Potomac Conservancy and our partners are committed to advancing clean water laws for everyone.
Ready to find out what our priorities are in 2024?
Read MoreWe helped pass bipartisan laws at every government level that have increased conservation resources, raised environmental protection standards, and funded forest and stream restoration across the region.
Check out what our big policy wins were this year.
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 MoreLearn more about what national park status would mean for the Chesapeake Bay’s residents, wildlife, ecosystems, and economy!
Read MoreThe Potomac River region boasts around 120 bird species thanks to plentiful food and habitat options.
Check out these five large birds you can easily spot on a thirty-minute walk along the river—and read on for inspiration on what smaller species to look out for next!
Read MoreThis heat is no joke!
Cool off this summer by checking out these local swimming holes. You can find the best one for you and your family right here in the Potomac River region.
Read MoreThis new law is a tree-mendous success that will raise forest protection standards statewide and ensure we will experience a net gain of trees in the coming years and decades!
Read on to see what benefits the new legislation will have for the Potomac River, local wildlife, and our communities.
Read MoreWe all know that water is a vital source of life that trees need to grow and thrive. But did you know that water needs trees too?
Learn how critical trees are for a healthy Potomac River and how our Tomorrow’s Trees initiative helps put trees in the ground with the help of our local community.
Read MoreInterested in hiking through a historic battlefield or strolling along the waterfront while birdwatching?
Ranging from short and sweet to more challenging, these Potomac River region trails will hit the spot no matter what you’re in the mood for!
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 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
