With the summer drought, we saw fewer acorns than usual, but our volunteer squirrels stepped up and helped us make it a successful season!
Find out how many tree nuts we collected this year!
Read MoreEvery few years, trees mass produce – a boost in production known as a ‘mast year’. But, exactly why – and how – trees synchronize their production every few years remains a mystery. So, what’s really going on?
Read MoreOur region’s old-growth forests improve water and air quality, provide vital wildlife habitat, and help fight the climate crisis. And, they also offer a diversity of recreational opportunities! What can’t they do?
Check out these 5 local forests to visit!
Read MoreResults are in, and our local “squirrels” made a huge impact for clean water.
Find out the most common acorn species collected and how many pounds were donated.
Read MoreForced to contend with increasingly frequent droughts, wildfires, and severe storms, forests are profoundly affected by the warming planet. But, they are also one of the best ways to help combat the effects of a changing climate.
Learn just how critical trees are for our region’s climate resilience and how you can help protect them!
Read MoreWant to know why a community working together is critical for meeting our region’s clean water needs? Curious to learn how local residents are realizing their vision for a healthy Potomac River and how you can become a part of the solution?
Alexis shares that and much more.
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 MoreHappy new year! Celebrate 2023 by committing to these river-friendly and self-care resolutions in your daily life.
Read MoreOur local community got nuts for clean water this fall, collecting thousands of pounds of indigenous tree nuts that will be grown into future forests. Learn more about how you can help defend clean water by getting involved with Tomorrow’s Trees next season!
Read MoreOur local trees don't just deliver a treat in the form of fall foliage this time of year. They also cover the ground in their acorns and seeds, which are more important to clean water than you might realize. Test your nut knowledge and find out how you can help re-forest the Potomac River region!
Read MoreHealthy old-growth forests are crucial for clean water—but they can also help tackle the climate crisis. How can we help protect them?
Read MoreThe leaves are falling and so are the acorns!
Potomac Conservancy is rebooting and expanding our local acorn collection initiative under a new name: Tomorrow's Trees. Learn more about this exciting roots-to-rivers program and how you can tap your inner squirrel and start collecting acorns this fall.
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
