As the leaves start to change and the hills are painted with warm fall colors, it's easy to appreciate the beauty of our natural landscapes.
Protecting privately owned lands conserves local streams and wildlife habitat, but it also provides the beautiful scenery we all love to enjoy. Take a look at some of the beautiful views we're protecting with conservation easements.
Read MoreHard work by the Clean Water Frederick coalition has paid off in Frederick County, Maryland, where the County Council has increased spending on restoration projects by nearly one million dollars.
For the county that's home to some of the most polluted streams in the state, that's huge news.
Get more details about this clean water win.
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Thousands of local residents have spoken up for clean water by petitioning the Donald himself. The petition has been featured on ABC 7, the DCist, and the Loudoun Times-Mirror. So what is it that has river advocates so fired up? Get the rundown.
Read MoreEarlier this year we caught up with a group of fraternity brothers turned clean water warriors from George Mason University.
So what can a volunteer do to make the most of a cleanup and collect the the largest haul of trash? Find out what Thaddeus had to say.
Read MoreGet the latest news on the latex chemical spill in the Potomac River's North Branch.
Read MoreA 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.
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 MoreEarlier 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 MoreKatie 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 MoreMild 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 MoreYou 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!
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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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 MoreWhile 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 MoreJoining 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!
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 MoreAs 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 MoreNo 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 MoreTo 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 MoreFor 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 MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
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.
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