Our youngest volunteer leader is making waves for a cleaner river and educating youth at the same time! Safeguarding the Potomac River takes everyone from our community, it takes a village!
Read MoreAlbert, a D.C. resident and dedicated Volunteer Leader, has led nine cleanups across the Potomac River region, removing over two tons of trash with the help of community volunteers. His efforts show how every cleanup strengthens both the health of our river and the bonds within our neighborhoods.
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 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 MoreAs 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!
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
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 150
Bethesda, MD 20814
Call: (301) 608-1188
EIN: 52-1842501
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 42,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
