Just when you thought White Horse Mountain couldn't get any better . . . Learn about Rock Dome Preserve, home to habitat and wildflowers that rarely found anywhere else in the world!
Read MoreWhy is protecting land vital to protecting the Potomac? And how can we make sure it is protected forever?
Find out with our new interactive story map…and explore the lands themselves.
Read MoreJust when you thought White Horse Mountain couldn't get any better . . . Learn about Rock Dome Preserve, home to habitat and wildflowers that rarely found anywhere else in the world!
Read MoreWhy is protecting land vital to protecting the Potomac? And how can we make sure it is protected forever?
Find out with our new interactive story map…and explore the lands themselves.
Read MoreIt's been a great year for our Nation's River!
From banning harmful pollutants to wildlife comebacks, there's a lot to be thankful for this November.
Read MoreAfter four years of hard work, an outpouring of local support, and a ton of legal paperwork — our mission to return White Horse Mountain to the people is officially a success!
Learn more about this new public land and the types of outdoor adventures you and your friends can enjoy on the mountain.
Read MoreJust when you thought White Horse Mountain couldn't get any better . . . Learn about Rock Dome Preserve, home to habitat and wildflowers that rarely found anywhere else in the world!
Read MoreGet a behind the scenes peek at White Horse Mountain, one of the largest remaining tracts of undeveloped land in our region.
Plus, find out how you can help turn this mountain into the area's newest recreation destination!
Read MoreCan you guess what animal has been spotted on White Horse Mountain?
Find out what critter is calling White Horse home and learn how you can help protect the mountain's 1,700 acres of healthy habitat and clean streams!
Read MoreHead upstream to the rural counties in the north and west and you'll see they're experiencing a surge in development.
Learn how the threat of "rural sprawl" could have a harmful impact on upstream rivers that boast the cleanest waters in our region.
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What a year!
Take a quick trip down memory lane and look back on the most popular posts of 2015, as chosen by you, our readers!
Read MoreIt's been a great year for our Nation's River!
From policy successes in Frederick County to improving fisheries, there's a lot to be thankful for this November.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy's Board of Directors recently made a trek out to West Virginia and set foot on White Horse Mountain, a 1,700-acre forest we permanently protected.
Read about the Board’s experience and learn about the role one family played in helping us save a mountain!
Read MorePotomac Conservancy has purchased White Horse Mountain, saving a threatened forest and protecting clean water for the millions of people who rely on the Potomac River and its tributaries.
Thanks to the support of The Conservation Fund and the generosity of more than 250 individuals and organizations, this land will be protected forever and opened to the public for hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and other enjoyment!
Read MoreTax incentives help make land conservation “a real and affordable option for many landowners,” but the Conservation Easement Federal Tax Incentive recently expired.
Tell Congress to make this tax incentive permanent and help protect verdant lands, healthy habitats, and clean water! Click on the link to learn how to voice your concern!
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
