One small way to help out the Potomac River: Limit your single-use plastics!
These convenient alternatives may keep litter out of our waterways and can even save you money in the long run.
Read MoreOur dedicated team of river-loving volunteers removed literal tons of trash from our parks and waterways this year. This isn’t just important for keeping our water clean—it can also be a lot of fun! Take a look at some of the most unusual litter they found at our cleanups.
Read MoreOne of Potomac Conservancy’s Maryland Climate Corps members took her passion for a healthy Potomac River and transformed it into a video detailing the importance of clean water.
Are you ready to be inspired?
Read MoreMicroplastics are contributing to the degradation of the Potomac River’s health. But, what does that mean and what can we do about it?
Let’s break it down together and take action!
Read MoreWhere does all the trash in the Potomac River come from? Are litterers as careless as we think? And how can we help?
The story is complicated - so let’s break it down and take action!
Read MoreMonika Hartsel and Brian Cipperly were just recently married on the Potomac River. We caught up with them at an Earth Month cleanup at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia—and here are seven things they learned as volunteer leaders stewarding our Nation's River.
Read MoreWhere does all the trash in the Potomac River come from? Are litterers as careless as we think? And how can we help?
The story is complicated - so let’s break it down and take action!
Read MoreIn this incredibly stressful time, it’s important to indulge in nature’s restorative powers and take time to unwind. Some of the best relaxation activities can also help our local environment…if you do them right. We’ve got lots of suggestions for self-care methods for nature lovers, and tips and resources for how to do them in a river-friendly way.
Read MoreWhere does all the trash in the Potomac River come from? Are litterers as careless as we think? And how can we help?
The story is complicated - so let’s break it down and take action!
Read MoreIn this incredibly stressful year, it’s important to indulge in nature’s restorative powers and take time to unwind. Some of the best relaxation activities can also help our local environment…if you do them right. We’ve got lots of suggestions for self-care methods for nature lovers, and tips and resources for how to do them in a river-friendly way.
Read MoreWe’re fortunate to live in one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country! The Potomac River is home to over 1,000 species of animals, but litter is threatening the critters that share our local lands and waters.
Discover 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife — and what you can do to help!
Read MoreAs much as we try to cleanup the Potomac River, the trash just keeps coming. So how do we stop it in its tracks and keep it from entering the river in the first place?
Well, the old adage “reduce, reuse, recycle” still holds up - but it doesn’t feel that simple. Luckily, recycling expert Beth Porter of Green America is here to demystify recycling and close the loop on litter.
Read MoreWe’re fortunate to live in one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country! The Potomac River is home to over 1,000 species of animals, but litter is threatening the critters that share our local lands and waters.
Discover 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife — and what you can do to help!
Read MoreHelp out the Potomac River by reducing your use of plastics!
Check out how these simple alternatives will protect our rivers and even save you money in the long run.
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
