What will win the title of “Strangest Trash from Our 2024 Cleanups”?

What will win the title of “Strangest Trash from Our 2024 Cleanups”?

Our 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.

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7 surprising things volunteer leaders want you to know about the Potomac River

7 surprising things volunteer leaders want you to know about the Potomac River

Monika 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.

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Meet the businesses making a big investment in clean water

Meet the businesses making a big investment in clean water

As a nonprofit organization, Potomac Conservancy depends on the generosity of our members and local businesses to support our mission to make the Potomac a healthy, thriving river.

Check out these 7 businesses that are showing their Potomac Pride by supporting over 1,500 volunteers and paddlers to remove over 10-tons of trash, plant native trees, and collect native seeds for future plantings!

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