In October 2013, the Venskoske family closed an easement on Sunny Acres, a 183-acre easement (primarily agricultural) in the Back Creek watershed that is contiguous with three existing Potomac Conservancy easements. Together, these four properties form a green hub that extends over 600 acres of protected land!
Read MoreIf you own farmland in the Frederick, Shenandoah or Loudoun Counties Virginia or Berkeley or Jefferson Counties, West Virginia but do not live on or operate your land, you may be eligible for a new free conservation service.
Read MoreOur last Canal Stewards event of 2013 was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to an event this year, you helped bag 7,300 pounds of trash, filled 267 bags with invasive plants, and hauled 22 tires to the curb! Potomac Conservancy and the Potomac River thank you! And a special thanks to our 2013 Canal Stewards sponsor, REI, and our long-time partners at the C&O Canal National Historical Park!
Read MoreChesapeake Bay Journal helps spread the work about Potomac Conservancy's Non-operator Landowner Advisor program and how it's helping to enhance working lands in Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The picture, featuring the Armstrongs and Advisor Joe Thompson, was taken by Chesapeake Bay Journal photographer Dave Harp.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2013
Thanks for jamming with Potomac Conservancy! Hundreds of new and old friends helped celebrate the Potomac at our 6th annual Potomac River Jam. We had a blast hosting this year's event in the historic district of Takoma Park, MD, where friends of all ages came together to enjoy free give aways, children's activities and live music!
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
We give a special thanks to Hudson Trail Outfitters and The North Face for inviting Potomac Conservancy as the partner non-profit for its Speaker Series at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring. We had so much fun meeting fellow outdoor enthusiasts and were truly inspired by Conrad Anker's presentation "The Impossible Climb" on his quest to climb Mount Meru.
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September 28, 2013
Potomac Conservancy's own Aimee Weldon and Joe Thompson presented a conservation workshop at the 2013 Chesapeake Watershed Forum, hosted by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Participants learned about innovate outreach techniques to engage non-operater landowners in high-impact conservation initiatives.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2013
We give a big thanks to the 80 volunteers who came out to celebrate National Public Lands Day! Volunteers helped remove trash and invasive plants from the shores of the Potomac at Fletcher's Cove and the River Center in the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
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September 9, 2013
Potomac Conservancy is excited to welcome our newest team member, Jonathan Wood! As the Senior Director of Development, Jonathan is charged with leading fundraising operations and overseeing the Conservancy's growth campaign. Jonathan will help the Conservancy expand efforts to connect with our region's most ardent river champions.
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September 1, 2013
We're excited to welcome Rebecca Long as our 2013-14 Chesapeake Conservation Corps Volunteer! Rebecca will coordinate our volunteer stewardship activities, helping to connect thousands of people to the Potomac's shores! Her year-long position is made possible through the Chesapeake Bay Trust.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2013
U.S. Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell, named Potomac Conservancy President, Hedrick Belin, to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council.
July 2013
YOU DID IT! River Advocates, it's time to give yourself a big pat on the back! Montgomery County Council passed two bills to protect urban tree canopy in the county - the Roadside Trees Bill and the Tree Canopy Conservation Bill.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2013
Potomac Conservancy was thrilled to host another wonderful Picnic on the Potomac in celebration of the dedication and commitment of our friends, volunteers and supporters. Our Potomac community helped us honor MIRA USA as our 2013 Volunteer of the Year! Thank you to all the picnic goers who came out to enjoy the fun-filled day with children's crafts and games, BBQ, flavored ice and live music by Lilt.
Read MoreOur supporters help us safeguard lands critical to the Potomac's water quality. Officially closed in July 2013, our latest conservation easement permanently protects more than 133 acres of agricultural and forested land in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. To date, the Conservancy has permanently protected more than 12,500 acres of the Potomac's lands!
The region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
Potomac Conservancy
962 Wayne Ave, Suite 540
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
