From aquatic life deep underwater to majestic birds soaring overhead, and every living thing in between, there's one thing these animals all have in common: they consider the Potomac their home.
Learn more about some of the amazing species that live in and around the river, and ways you can help defend them against pollution, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.
Meet Avery Siler, an amazing member of Team Potomac who’s passionate about protecting the Potomac River’s lands and its benefits for clean water, wildlife habitat, and public health.
Read MoreFrom aquatic life deep underwater to majestic birds soaring overhead, and every living thing in between, there's one thing these animals all have in common: they consider the Potomac their home.
Learn more about some of the amazing species that live in and around the river, and ways you can help defend them against pollution, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.
Rooftop farms provide many amazing benefits to their urban communities—and DC is not an exception! They improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, insulate buildings, and provide amenities to the city’s residents. What’s more, rooftop farms serve as rainwater buffers, reducing pollution from stormwater runoff and making waves for clean water in our city!
Read MoreHow well do you know local wildflowers? Can you identify staggerweed? Have you ever tasted a fairy spud? Impress your friends with new trail trivia after taking our wildflower quiz!
Read MoreCan land protection bring back a bird from the brink? Perhaps, with a little community effort.
Bobwhite quail populations have declined 70% in the last 50 years due to habitat loss. Discover how landowners in Frederick County are joining together with local conservationists to create safe haven for the beloved bobwhite.
Read MoreThough the fight against river pollution is gaining momentum, action still needs to be taken against some of the lesser known contaminants plaguing the Potomac. These pesky pestilences may sound unfamiliar, but they can have catastrophic effects on wildlife and public health.
Find out what these pollutants are, how they get into the water, and what can be done to get them out!
Read MoreFew things are more patriotic than a soaring bald eagle. And now you don’t have to go far to spot one, as George Mason University instructor Christina Tyler Wenks reports. Improving water quality is bringing the national bird back to the capital region. But what about other wildlife?
Find out where you can catch a glimpse of a bald eagle and learn how you can do your part to help local wildlife.
Read MoreHow well do you know local wildflowers? Can you identify staggerweed? Have you ever tasted a fairy spud? Impress your friends with new trail trivia after taking our wildflower quiz!
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
