Top threats to the Potomac's fish
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Fish are on the front lines when it comes to pollution. Find out what's harming our local fisheries and how you can help.
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Congress passes federal ban on microbeads
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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 MoreConnecting friends to the Potomac, one fish at a time
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Hear 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 MoreHow Picking Up a Piece of Trash Can Save a Life
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The 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 MorePhoto Essay: A Walk in the Winter Woods
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Explore 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 MorePhoto Essay: Preserving Agricultural Lands and Rural Culture
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Get 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 MoreAnacostia Set to Become One of the First Styrofoam-Free Rivers
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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 More2015 Readers' Choice
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What 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 MoreFirst of Its Kind Virtual Tour Offers Views of the Potomac at Mallows Bay
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Explore 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 MorePhoto Essay: One-of-a-Kind Nature Walk Explores the "Spirical"
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We 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 MoreDonald Trump Urged to ‘Make Our Nation’s River Great Again’
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The 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 MoreLand Protection Video Series Debuts in Winchester
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Fall 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 More8 Potomac Success Stories To Be Thankful For
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It'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 MoreWelcome Your Newest Clean Water Advocate, Emily!
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"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 MorePhoto Essay: The Value of Scenic Beauty
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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 MoreFrederick County Maryland Gets Back on Track
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Hard 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+ Petition Trump to Replant Trees
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5,900 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 MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Thaddeus!
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Earlier 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 MoreLatex 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.
Read MoreInvasive 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.
