Can 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 MoreScience says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling due to the climate crisis and COVID-19. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.
Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.
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 MoreScience says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.
Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.
Read MoreAs you turn to the Potomac River and the outdoors this spring, discover Potomac Conservancy’s plan to continue protecting clean water in this time of crisis.
Read MoreThe Potomac Gorge is home to over 1,000 species of animals, making it one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Unfortunately, litter is a significant threat to the local critters that call the Potomac River home.
Discover the most commons types of plastic litter that are harming local critters and find out how you can help.
You may have seen students marching for climate action, but did you know they’re also leading the movement for clean water?
Learn about what these environmentally-conscious college students are doing to protect the Potomac and why they think it’s so vital.
Read MoreEvery vote counts in every election - especially this one.
Voter turnouts for odd year elections are usually low, but that doesn’t make the upcoming election in Virginia (on November 5th!) any less important. Find out why your voice is vital for clean water and take our pledge to vote today!
Read MoreThe Potomac Gorge is home to over 1,000 species of animals, making it one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Unfortunately, litter is a significant threat to the local critters that call the Potomac River home.
Discover the most commons types of plastic litter that are harming local critters and find out how you can help.
The Potomac Gorge is home to over 1,000 species of animals, making it one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Unfortunately, litter is a significant threat to the local critters that call the Potomac River home.
Learn more about 5 commons types of litter that harm our local critters and what you can do to help.
The Potomac region is home to dozens of threatened critters, all of whom depend on the Potomac River and its surrounding lands for survival. Protecting these amazing animals is one of the reasons our team is passionate about cleaning local streams and rivers.
Check out 7 threatened or endangered animals that we're helping to protect - and find out how you can take action.
The Potomac River is beginning to thrive once more because leaders like you are standing up for clean streams in our communities.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership announcing the release of our 2016 Annual Report and discover how our local movement of over 21,000 river champions is fighting for clean water here at home!
Read MoreThe president just put a value on clean water: $0.
Find out how you can speak up and make your voice heard to defend the Chesapeake Bay and protect the Potomac.
Read MoreRaise your glass to Rebecca: avid paddler, River Center volunteer, and donor!
Just think. The Potomac would be restored with swimmable and fishable waters much sooner if the river had more friends like Rebecca. Hear from her directly and learn what drove her to get involved in the fight for clean water.
Read MoreAs a supporter of the Potomac River, you are part of a growing movement of over 21,000 people who are fighting for clean water protections to keep pollution out of our local streams and rivers.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership and learn how you are making a difference for healthy lands and clean streams in your community.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is on the mend!
But our work is far from done. Now more than ever we must stay the course for our hometown river. Find out how you can help the Potomac get an A+.
Read MoreNo matter the size of your action, you can make a difference in keeping our rivers and streams clean. We've put together a quick list of tips that will help protect clean water in our communities. What can you do for clean water?
Read More5,900 and counting!
Thousands of local residents have spoken up for clean water by petitioning the Donald himself. The petition has been featured on ABC 7, the DCist, and the Loudoun Times-Mirror. So what is it that has river advocates so fired up? Get the rundown.
Read MoreKatie here from Team Potomac. Looking to get your hands dirty for clean water? I made some quick calls to friends at our national and state parks and lined up two new volunteer opportunities. Read ahead to check out the details!
Want to help out, but not a fan of picking up litter or acorns? I get it. I'll tell you how you can be an Alfred to our Bruce Waynes. Keep reading and it will make sense. I promise!
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
