What is a "microbead?" And why did Congress take action to ban them? Find out why the tiny pieces of plastic pollution are especially problematic for the fish and aquatic animals that call our river home.
Read MoreHear from Christian, a teenage angler from Northern Virginia who's made it his mission to get his friends out on the river and caring about our local environment.
Read MoreThe Potomac Gorge is one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country, home to over 1,000 species of animals. Unfortunately, litter is a huge threat to our local critters that call the Potomac River home.
Discover 5 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife.
Read MoreExplore the winter forest! Take a walk in the winter woods with Tracy, our Director of Land Protection, and learn about the season's unique and changing landscapes, animal behavior patterns, and plant life.
Read MoreGet a sneak peak at some of our protected riverside farms and hear from Director of Land Protection Tracy Lind about the value of preserving local farmland and agricultural areas.
Find out how our work with local farmers is saving healthy lands, water quality, and rural communities!
Read MoreSomething'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 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.
Potomac Conservancy
962 Wayne Ave, Suite 540
Silver Spring, MD 20910
EIN: 52-1842501
(301) 608-1188
