Something's changing at your favorite carryout spot — but don't worry, it's not the food.
Those Styrofoam containers that held your favorite meal are going the way of the VHS in the DC area. Learn why the ban is good news for our local streams, creeks, and wildlife.
Read MoreWhat a year!
Take a quick trip down memory lane and look back on the most popular posts of 2015, as chosen by you, our readers!
Read MoreExplore the ghost fleet at Mallows Bay, no kayak required.
What could soon be the first National Marine Sanctuary in the Chesapeake Bay region, Mallows Bay offers an out-of-this-world experience not to miss.
Find out how one local group is taking a high-tech approach to connect people to this Potomac treasure!
Read MoreWe talk a lot about the value of the Potomac as a source of drinking water and destination for recreation.
But what about as a place for spiritual exploration?
Hike along the Billy Goat Trail with Melissa from Team Potomac and Beth Norcross with the Center for Spirituality in Nature as they explore the spiritual value of our hometown river.
Read MoreThe fight isn't over yet.
We've packaged our petition with all 6,300+ of your names and comments and delivered it to Donald Trump. See photos from our trip to Trump National Golf Club and learn how you're holding Trump accountable.
Read MoreFall foliage, local cider, and videos about protecting healthy lands. Now this was our kind of event!
Get fun facts about Frederick County, Virginia, hear how one landowner benefited from easement tax incentives, and check out resources for land preservation in the Shenandoah Valley!
Read MoreIt's been a great year for our Nation's River!
From policy successes in Frederick County to improving fisheries, there's a lot to be thankful for this November.
Read More"It’s up to us to join together and do what we can to raise awareness and conserve this magnificent river."
Read more about what's motivating Emily to join the fight to protect our Nation's River!
Read MoreAs 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.
Read More5,900 and counting!
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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The region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
Potomac Conservancy
4500 East-West Highway, Suite 150
Bethesda, MD 20814
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 42,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
