Potomac Conservancy concludes the region’s first comprehensive climate series — Here’s what we learned

Potomac Conservancy concludes the region’s first comprehensive climate series — Here’s what we learned

The climate crisis is here. And so is the final chapter of Rising to the Challenge, the region’s first comprehensive climate report.

Our report and six-part series have revealed the unique ways in which our streams, wildlife, and communities are impacted by a warming climate and extreme weather.

Dive into Part Six to uncover 7 key climate findings that impact the Potomac River — and the nature-based solutions we must support to overcome the crisis of our lifetime!

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Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Have you ever wondered how our local critters get through the winter?

Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of Dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.

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Rising to the Challenge: A New Climate Reality for the Potomac River Region

Rising to the Challenge: A New Climate Reality for the Potomac River Region

The climate crisis is here. And by here, we mean the Potomac River Region. Luckily, so is our first-of-its-kind local Climate Report. Our six-part series released throughout the summer will investigate:

  • How is our region uniquely experiencing a warming climate?

  • How is the climate crisis affecting the Potomac River and its people, lands, and wildlife?

  • What actions must be taken to lower greenhouse gas emissions and prepare communities for the future?

  • What can we do to be a part of the solution in our communities?

Dive into Part One to learn how the changing climate is uniquely impacting the Potomac River region (and how to take action right now!)

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Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Have you ever wondered how our local critters get through the winter?

Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of Dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.

Read More

Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Surprising ways 5 local critters survive the cold

Have you ever wondered how our local critters get through the winter?

Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of Dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.

Read More