Forced 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 MoreWe all need to take action against the climate crisis to protect our futures.
Use these 7 tricks to be an impactful communicator when talking about the changing climate with your friends, colleagues, and community.
Read MoreThe District’s green spaces offer a haven for wildlife and humans alike, but the climate crisis makes these urban ecosystems increasingly vulnerable.
Learn what we can do to protect them!
Read MoreCheck out the unique ecosystems that are the Potomac’s tidal forests—and learn about the top climate threats facing them.
Read MoreLearn what an earlier blooming season means for our increasingly vulnerable urban ecosystems.
Read MoreCan you make a difference for our climate if you’re not an energy policy wonk or oceanographer? Yes, in fact, it’s better that you’re not an expert.
Find out why, six other tips for talking about climate action, and how to get involved today in our local movement on climate.
Read MoreEarth Day and Arbor Day are just around the corner! Let’s take the time to learn about the vulnerable upland forests in the Potomac region, and why protecting these lands is important for clean water.
Read MoreThe climate crisis is here. And so is the final chapter of Rising to the Challenge, the region’s first comprehensive climate report.
Our report and six-part series have revealed the unique ways in which our streams, wildlife, and communities are impacted by a warming climate and extreme weather.
Dive into Part Six to uncover 7 key climate findings that impact the Potomac River — and the nature-based solutions we must support to overcome the crisis of our lifetime!
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 MoreCan you make a difference for our climate if you’re not an energy policy wonk or oceanographer? Yes, in fact, it’s better that you’re not an expert.
Find out why, six other tips for talking about climate action, and how to get involved today in our local movement on climate.
Read MoreSmallmouth bass are a $23 million a year industry on the Potomac River, but their populations have been dwindling and disappearing for years. What’s the mysterious cause?
A new study explains the link between our local climate crisis and the health of these legendary fish. It’s time to get to know the scrappy smallmouths, what’s threatening them, and how we can help them flourish in our local waters.
Read MoreWhy are waters in the Potomac River region rising much faster than waters in the rest of the world? What are the three types of flooding for which we need to prepare? What are the best solutions to mitigate local flood and storm surge damage? Find out in Part Two of our Rising to the Challenge Climate Report, out now!
Read MoreScience says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling due to the climate crisis and COVID-19. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.
Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.
Read MoreThe climate crisis is here. And by here, we mean the Potomac River Region. Luckily, so is our first-of-its-kind local Climate Report. Our six-part series released throughout the summer will investigate:
How is our region uniquely experiencing a warming climate?
How is the climate crisis affecting the Potomac River and its people, lands, and wildlife?
What actions must be taken to lower greenhouse gas emissions and prepare communities for the future?
What can we do to be a part of the solution in our communities?
Dive into Part One to learn how the changing climate is uniquely impacting the Potomac River region (and how to take action right now!)
Read MoreTrees do so much for our climate and clean water, but what do they do for our health? And each other?
Discover 11 fun facts about the mysterious, magical powers of trees and how we can help support them!
Read MoreThe climate crisis is a major threat to life in Maryland, but despite vigorous efforts by Potomac Conservancy and grassroots organizers, the vital Climate Solutions Now bill failed to pass through the Maryland legislature this year.
Find out what climate-related solutions were passed in Maryland this year and how we can continue the local fight for climate solutions and the Potomac River.
Read MoreEarlier this year, we asked you what worries you about our local environment, the Potomac River, and the climate crisis. Here are your answers! Read on to get a better idea of what Potomac River locals think about the climate crisis’ effect on our region and how we can address your most pressing concerns.
Read MoreAs if we were going to solve the climate crisis without the feminist perspective! With less than 10 years to prevent the most serious effects of climate change, it’s time we start listening to voices that have been historically excluded.
Here are some of our favorite books, podcasts, articles, newsletters, and more by women who are showing how to talk about climate change in a fun and engaging way.
Read MoreCan you make a difference for our climate if you’re not an energy policy wonk or oceanographer? Yes, in fact, it’s better that you’re not an expert.
Find out why, six other tips for talking about climate action, and how to get involved today in our local movement on climate.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a good scare this Halloween season, look no further.
There might not be ghosts and ghouls polluting the Potomac, but the threats that are out there are downright monstrous. Here’s how to fight against them!
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
