Latex Chemical Spill in the Potomac: What You Need to Know
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Get the latest news on the latex chemical spill in the Potomac River's North Branch.
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Invasive Snakeheads Found Above Great Falls
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A Maryland Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service survey indicates the non-native snakehead species has spread into the C&O Canal and the Upper Potomac River.
Learn why this is bad news for the Potomac and what local anglers can do to help.
Photo Essay: The Value of Natural Habitats
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If you're like us, hearing about development plans on an otherwise untouched riverside property can be a call to action.
But why does it matter if a hayfield is turned into a subdivision or if a wetland is filled in? Tracy from Team Potomac takes a look at the importance of different types of habitat to explain how conservation affects each and every one of us.
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Ashima
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Earlier this summer we caught up with a representative from Congressman Chris Van Hollen's office who volunteered with us on National Trails Day.
Hear what Ashima has to say about the importance of the Potomac and why she choose to volunteer.
Read MoreBe a Hero and Take Action to Save the Potomac
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Katie here from Team Potomac. Looking to get your hands dirty for clean water? I made some quick calls to friends at our national and state parks and lined up two new volunteer opportunities. Read ahead to check out the details!
Want to help out, but not a fan of picking up litter or acorns? I get it. I'll tell you how you can be an Alfred to our Bruce Waynes. Keep reading and it will make sense. I promise!
Read MoreInspiring the Next Generation to Fight for Clean Water
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Mild weather and clear skies made for a picture-perfect night on the water.
Check out how we're reaching out to the next generation and inspiring tomorrow's leaders to protect our Nation's River.
Read MoreRiver Center Welcomes Visitors From Near and Far
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You never know who will cross the canal at lock 8 to visit our River Center. In the past everyone from Buddhist monks to the Secretary of the Interior have stopped by.
July’s River Center Open House was no exception. See who we got to meet this time!
Guest Post: Federal Court Upholds Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plan
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In a huge win for clean water, a federal court recently upheld the multi-state Chesapeake Bay restoration plan.
Ridge Hall with the Chesapeake Legal Alliance explains the historic court case and what the ruling means for the Potomac and in all the rivers, streams, and creeks that feed the Chesapeake Bay.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Yurie and Jennifer
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Earlier this year, Potomac Conservancy caught up with two volunteers from Jones Lang LaSalle who got their hands dirty for clean water!
One piece of trash turned into a crucial tool in the hunt for hard to reach trash. Find out what it is!
Read MoreWhy Donald Trump’s View on Trees Is Wrong
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While leaders and businesses in the Washington, DC, metro area are embracing river friendly growth, Donald Trump unnecessarily destroyed one and a half miles of trees along the Potomac River.
Demand Trump fix his clear cutting disaster.
Read MoreWelcome Your Newest Clean Water Advocate, Masha!
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Joining us for the summer is Community Conservation fellow Masha! Masha will be helping us plan upcoming summer and fall programs including Growing Native!
Read in Masha's own words why she's joining team Potomac!
Action Alert: Tell DC Water Not to Delay Its Pollution Reduction Plans
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DC Water is requesting a delay in its pollution reduction plan for the Potomac of five years.
Stand with Potomac Conservancy and call on DC Water to stick to its original timeline for reducing the flow of diluted sewage into the rivers and streams in our Nation’s Capital.
Email your comments on DC Water now!
Read MoreEmpowering a Local Movement for Clean Water
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As a supporter of the Potomac River, you are part of a growing movement of over 17,000 people that is fighting for clean water protections to keep pollution out of our local streams and rivers.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership and learn how you are making a difference for healthy lands and clean streams in your community.
Read MoreEveryone Benefits from Land Preservation
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No matter where you live or what you do, conservation affects you.
Stewardship and Outreach Specialist Tracy Lind highlights the values of private land conservation for our health, our environment, and our quality of life.
Read MoreVolunteers Celebrate National Trails Day Along the Potomac
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To celebrate National Trails Day, dozens of volunteers descended on Fletcher's Cove in Washington, DC, to restore park equipment and clean up shorelines.
Read about a volunteer turned first-time kayaker, a visitor from across the pond, and what's this about a catfish?
Read MoreGuest Post: A West Virginia View of the Potomac
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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 MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Brian!
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Brian 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 More6 Ways to Get Outside for Great Outdoors Month!
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In 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 MoreDeed in Hand, Potomac Conservancy Board Sets Foot on White Horse
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Potomac 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 MoreGuest Post: The Spirituality of Water
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Following 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?
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