The 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 MoreAlways searching for new nature adventures close to home? Look no further!
Local naturalist, author, and forest-bathing guide Melanie Choukas-Bradley shares her tips for exploring the wild and beautiful Potomac Gorge that boasts incredible geology, biodiversity, and recreation options right in our backyards.
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
