7 ways urban trees *leaf* communities healthier, cleaner, and thriving
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Have you heard about how tree-mendous urban trees are? Check out these 7 benefits trees have for cities in the Potomac River region!
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We went nuts for clean water during the 2024 acorn collection season
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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 MoreNature’s mast years: the mystery of the tree's bountiful seeds and acorns in the fall
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Every 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 MoreYour voice matters: 4 new policy wins thanks to community support, Potomac Conservancy leadership
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The 2024 legislative session is over, and thanks to you, we saw some great Potomac River successes! Dive in to see which bills passed and which made monumental progress.
Read MoreA Maryland data center project has violated environmental protections
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We partnered with local organizations to share our concerns about environmental damage caused by the Quantum Loophole data centers project in Fredrick County, Maryland.
Read on to see what are our main concerns and recommendations to remedy any environmental harm.
Read MoreBranch out and explore 5 old-growth forests in the Potomac River region
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Our 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 MoreMontgomery County Forest Coalition bands together for clean water
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Are you worried about your local neighborhood trees in Montgomery County? Us too! Trees are critical to a healthy and thriving Potomac River, which is why we need to protect them!
Read on to see how the Montgomery County Forest Coalition, with leadership from Potomac Conservancy, is fighting for healthier trees in your county.
Read More4 state laws that will make a difference for the Potomac River
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The 2024 Legislative session is in full swing in Maryland and Virginia. Potomac Conservancy and our partners are committed to advancing clean water laws for everyone.
Ready to find out what our priorities are in 2024?
Read More2023 was a “nutty” year for the Potomac River - Here’s why
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Results 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 More2023 Impacts: Strengthening Clean Water Laws
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We helped pass bipartisan laws at every government level that have increased conservation resources, raised environmental protection standards, and funded forest and stream restoration across the region.
Check out what our big policy wins were this year.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy celebrates 30 years of fighting for clean water
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It’s been said that to know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been…
We reflect on Potomac Conservancy’s 30-year history of conservation achievements and the work that still lies ahead of us to return swimmable and fishable waters to our community.
Read More5 ways trees are affected by the climate crisis – and how they help combat it
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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 MoreMaryland passes historic forest protection legislation
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This new law is a tree-mendous success that will raise forest protection standards statewide and ensure we will experience a net gain of trees in the coming years and decades!
Read on to see what benefits the new legislation will have for the Potomac River, local wildlife, and our communities.
Read MoreA Day in the Life: Alexis Dickerson, our Sr. Director of Community Conservation
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Want 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 MoreThe Montgomery County Council unanimously passed an updated Forest Conservation Law
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Forest protections are critical in the fight for a clean Potomac River. We are proud to support Montgomery County’s recent passing of an updated Forest Conservation Law. This will not only benefit our drinking water, but also our community’s health, and local ecosystem.
Read MoreAn Update on Maryland's Forest Conservation Act
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Contact your representatives today to tell them you support an updated Forest Conservation Act! The passing of this bill is critical to conserving Maryland’s forests, advancing environmental equity, and protecting the health of local communities.
Read MoreThank you for helping sustain the river that sustains us all
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Clean water starts with every single one of us, and our collective actions are making a difference. Read our President’s letter about how Potomac Conservancy’s forest protection, clean water advocacy, and community cleanup programs have been critical to reducing pollution and returning clean, safe waters to area streams—and how people like you are making all of this possible.
Read MoreWhat do you know about old-growth forests?
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Healthy old-growth forests are crucial for clean water—but they can also help tackle the climate crisis. How can we help protect them?
Read MoreMontgomery County is making strides to protect its forests by introducing Bill 25-22
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In mid-September, the Montgomery County Council has introduced Bill 25-22 to significantly strengthen the county’s Forest Conservation Law, which hasn’t been updated in thirty years. On October 4, our president Hedrick Belin proudly represented our local movement for clean water at a public hearing, speaking in support of the bill and to make it even stronger.
Read MoreMontgomery County’s forests need our protection right now—so this teen took action
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Forests are essential for filtering air and water pollution, combating the climate crisis, and nurturing our well-being. Read the story of an empowered community member who decided to fight for trees, clean water, and the future of her generation!
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