Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Marines Meryl and Omar!

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Marines Meryl and Omar!

Potomac Conservancy was honored to host Meryl, Omar, and their fellow group of Marines joined us for a day of volunteer service at the spring Potomac River Cleanup Day. Thank you for your service to our country and to our local communities! 

Read what Meryl and Omar have to say about getting their hands dirty for clean water! 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Yusuf and the US Navy volunteer crew!

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Yusuf and the US Navy volunteer crew!

This Memorial Day, Potomac Conservancy gives a special thanks to the veterans who have worked with us as volunteers. Thank you for your service to our country and to our local communities! 

Yusuf and his team with the United States Navy joined us for a day of service at a recent cleanup. See what Yusuf has to say about his day along the Potomac! 

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Potomac Conservancy Saves White Horse Mountain, Halts Development Plans on 1,700-Acre Forest

Potomac Conservancy Saves White Horse Mountain, Halts Development Plans on 1,700-Acre Forest

Potomac Conservancy has purchased White Horse Mountain, saving a threatened forest and protecting clean water for the millions of people who rely on the Potomac River and its tributaries.

Thanks to the support of The Conservation Fund and the generosity of more than 250 individuals and organizations, this land will be protected forever and opened to the public for hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and other enjoyment!

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Guest Post: Exploring Our Sacred Ground

Guest Post: Exploring Our Sacred Ground

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." - Aristotle

Building trust and compassion in our communities starts with having a greater understanding of ourselves, our neighbors, and the common ground we all share. Our sacred ground.

Guest blogger, Beth Norcross, explores our sacred ground and delivers an important message about our community identity as Potomac Riverans.

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Welcome Your Newest Clean Water Advocate, Alicia!

Welcome Your Newest Clean Water Advocate, Alicia!

Joining our team in March 2015 as our Communications Associate, Alicia shares clean water news and successes on the Conservancy's River News blog, Facebook, and Twitter

Alicia's deep commitment to improving local water quality stems from her childhood summers spent along the Susquehanna River. Read in her own words why she's fighting to save her new hometown river, the Potomac!

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7 Clean Water Tips for Earth Day and Every Day

7 Clean Water Tips for Earth Day and Every Day

No matter the size of your effort, you can make a difference in keeping our rivers and streams clean. We've put together a quick list of seven tips that will help protect clean water in our communities. What can you do for clean water?

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Action Alert: Save White Horse Mountain!

Action Alert: Save White Horse Mountain!

Potomac Conservancy is calling on the public to donate to a crowdsourcing campaign to support a $3.2 million effort to purchase West Virginia’s 1,700-acre White Horse Mountain. The purchase will protect the land from development threats and forever protect a public forest for wildlife, hiking, camping, and hunting.

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Take Action to Boost Private Land Conservation

Take Action to Boost Private Land Conservation

Tax incentives help make land conservation “a real and affordable option for many landowners,” but the Conservation Easement Federal Tax Incentive recently expired.

Tell Congress to make this tax incentive permanent and help protect verdant lands, healthy habitats, and clean water! Click on the link to learn how to voice your concern!

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State Delays put Montgomery County Clean Water Permit In Limbo

State Delays put Montgomery County Clean Water Permit In Limbo

Today's post comes to us from Danila Sheveiko, Former Co-Chair, Montgomery County Water Quality Advisory Group. Danila explores the reasons why the County's 5 year clean water permit may be delayed, putting at-risk local efforts to reduce polluted runoff in the County's streams and rivers.

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