The decline of America’s bald eagles—and their community-powered rebound—was one of the defining moments for the nation’s environmental movement, especially in the Potomac River region. Their road to recovery highlights the importance of preserving ecological balance.
Read MoreProtecting the land around the Potomac River is critical for its health. We talked with local residents to hear why they think safeguarding the Back Creek region is essential to their community and everyone in the Potomac River watershed.
Read MoreThe Federal Farm Bill is essential to advancing conservation in our region because it provides critical funds and resources that unlock easement opportunities for farmers and everyday people. In fact, it’s the single largest source of private conservation funding.
Read MoreGood news: the Potomac River region’s tree population just got bigger! We’re tree-ting our river with this major sapling planting in the headwaters. Not only will these trees provide shade when they grow tall, they will also help clean our water!
Read MoreOur Potomac River region is home for many plants that serve a dual purpose! They aren’t just pretty to look at, they have other important benefits, too!
The key is, we need to protect the land and water they rely on. Without a healthy environment, these plants can’t thrive!
Read MoreAs lifelong West Virginia residents, the Hogbins are growing increasingly concerned about urban sprawl in their community.
Learn how they’ve been working with Potomac Conservancy to take a stand against development.
Read MoreAs a nationally accredited land trust, Potomac Conservancy works closely with the community to protect streamside forests.
As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we’re excited to announce a new initiative to form a special conservation corridor in the Shenandoah Valley. Learn more!
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 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 MoreProtecting streamside forests and lands is a critical component of protecting the quality of the water we drink. As a nationally accredited land trust, Potomac Conservancy holds close to 80 conservation easements in the Potomac River headwaters region in Virginia and West Virginia.
Our Stewardship Manager Jeff Feaga spills the beans on what it takes to manage all of these easements, how they benefit communities all along the river, and how he first fell in love with protecting clean water.
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 MoreMeet 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 MoreThe Shenandoah Valley is home to the pristine headwaters of the Potomac River. But for its tight-knit communities, poorly planned encroaching development is an increasing worry to both the region’s ecological health and its long tradition of agricultural and forest economy.
Learn more about the importance of conserving land in the Shenandoah Valley and how Potomac Conservancy and local partners work to protect the Potomac’s upstream lands forever.
Read MoreClean 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 MoreRestoring the Potomac River to full health is a community-wide effort that requires many strategies to return clean, safe waters to local streams. We combine the power of local land conservation with clean water advocacy work. Read on to learn more about the bills we supported during this year’s legislative sessions on a county-, state-, and federal level, why exactly they matter, and what we are working on next.
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 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 MoreDid you know that there are dozens of bat species that call the Potomac River region home…and that many of them are under threat or endangered? Luckily, the work we do to conserve our local lands and waters can also help protect these vulnerable creatures. Take this quiz to get to know some of the bats hanging around in our backyards!
Read MoreDon’t drain the swamp, play in it!
For most of this country's history, wetlands were seen as an impediment to development. But now we understand how paving over wetlands means destroying incalculable ecological services - and some of the Potomac River region’s most magical travel destinations.
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
