Protecting 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 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!
From 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 MoreBazil Newman was a Black business owner when slavery existed in America. Not only was his ferrying business a huge success, Newman used his skills to help others and left a lasting impact on his community that is being recognized today.
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 MoreWhy is protecting land vital to protecting the Potomac? And how can we make sure it is protected forever?
Find out with our new interactive story map…and explore the lands themselves.
Read MoreEvery piece of land has a story to tell. This one just happens to have stories about the Civil War!
Learn more about this unique property’s rich history and ecology, and what tool the Potomac Conservancy is using to keep it permanently protected for clean water.
Read MoreWhy is protecting land vital to protecting the Potomac? And how can we make sure it is protected forever?
Find out with our new interactive story map…and explore the lands themselves.
Read MoreEvery piece of land has a story to tell. This one just happens to have stories about the Civil War!
Learn more about this unique property’s rich history and ecology, and what tool the Potomac Conservancy is using to keep it permanently protected for clean water.
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
