From too much to not enough, the Potomac’s ‘Goldilocks problem’ is keeping our communities high and dry or underwater.
Read MoreFrom boosting public health to protecting local wildlife to bolstering city infrastructure, land conservation positively impacts our community in more ways than we may think.
Read about some of the less obvious ways protecting the Potomac River’s lands supports our local ecosystems and communities!
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 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 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 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 MoreLast spring, Ellicott City experienced its second 1,000-year flood in as many years. What caused the devastating flooding, and are we in for more disasters during hurricane and spring seasons?
Chanté Coleman, Director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, offers key insights into Ellicott City’s flooding and what our communities can do to protect our rivers, communities, and businesses.
Read MoreThe biggest story this past month: the record-setting rain.
Read the top news stories, check out photos of the recent flooding, and learn why we're in for more dangerous storms.
Read MoreWith climate change making stronger storms a reality, how can our communities brace for the future?
Science gives us some insights into the importance of river friendly growth and conservation. Find out what your neighborhood can do.
The region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
Potomac Conservancy
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 150
Bethesda, MD 20814
Call: (301) 608-1188
EIN: 52-1842501
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 42,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
