For West Virginians, the Potomac doesn't conjure up images of Great Falls or sweeping tidal waters. Potomac means mountains. But it also means challenges.
Staff from West Virginia Rivers Coalition, the Mountain State's only statewide water policy organization, discuss how they are fighting for clean water in the upstream state where the Potomac River begins.
Read MoreBrian had hiked, biked, and kayaked along the Potomac, but he'd never been part of a cleanup crew!
For National Trails Day, Brian and 80 other volunteers braved the heat to get their hands dirty for clean water by removing trash from shorelines and restoring park equipment. Find out what Brian has to say about his experience as a volunteer!
Read MoreIn a region surrounded by breathtaking outdoor spaces and numerous national parks, there's no shortage of ways to get outside and enjoy nature!
We've compiled a quick list of events going on around the Potomac that will get you up, out, and celebrating the great outdoors!
Read MorePotomac Conservancy's Board of Directors recently made a trek out to West Virginia and set foot on White Horse Mountain, a 1,700-acre forest we permanently protected.
Read about the Board’s experience and learn about the role one family played in helping us save a mountain!
Read MoreFollowing her first guest blog "Exploring Our Sacred Ground," Beth Norcross continues her study of water and its role in spirituality.
What would happen to our bodies and minds if we were to more routinely “wade in the waters,” as that great old spiritual suggests?
Read MoreJoining our team in May 2015 as our Development Associate, Brandon assists the Development Team in a number of capacities, including as the liaison to the Board of Directors.
Read in his own words why his is joining the fight to save Our Nation's River!
Read MorePotomac 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!
Read MoreThis 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!
Read MorePotomac Conservancy's first annual Take Me to the River event was a huge success for the Potomac!
Check out photos from the event and hear what Potomac Conservancy President Hedrick Belin had to say about the growing movement for clean water!
Read MorePotomac 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!
Read MoreThere's nothing fishy about this news. It's looking good for Shad in the Potomac!
The Chesapeake Bay Program reports shad populations in the Potomac River exceed target restoration goals.
Read More"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.
Joining our team in April 2015 as our Director of Community Conservation, Katie leads Potomac Conservancy’s outreach and public engagement efforts, spearheading grassroots outreach activities and campaigns.
Read in her own words why she is joining the fight to save Our Nation's River!
Read MoreOn 11-year-old Nathaniel's first trip out to the Potomac, he and his father, Eilman, helped a team of volunteers remove more than 2 tons of shoreline litter.
Learn what motivates these two to get their hands dirty for clean water!
Read MoreVolunteers and landowners spent a sunny Saturday afternoon planting trees, creating a waystation garden for migratory monarch butterflies, installing birdhouses, and learning about land conservation in beautiful Frederick County, Virginia.
Read MoreMaryland legislators took a stand for clean water and voted to strengthen the state's stormwater law. This legislation will help Maryland's ten largest jurisdictions fund pollution-reducing projects to meet federal Clean Water Act requirements.
Read MoreJoining 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!
Read MoreNo 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?
Read MoreGrace and her father Christopher are true professionals when it comes to scavenging for pesky litter.
Learn what motivates these clever trash detectives and discover their secret to spotting hard-to-find trash!
Read MorePotomac 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.
Read MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
