What has whiskers, can live to be 30 years old, and can grow to weigh over 100 pounds? The blue catfish.
This invasive fish is a growing threat to the Potomac. Their spread could spell trouble for our favorite local fish like shad. Find out how they got here and what could help stop them.
Read MoreSay it ain't so! That flower you love might actually be harming the environment and endangering local wildlife. And you might not even realize it.
Become an expert at spotting and stopping invasive plants in your backyard.
Read MoreAw. We’re blushing.
DC Water CEO George Hawkins had some high praise for us and our supporters that raised $70,000 at our second annual Take Me to the River celebration.
Find out what Hawkins had to say and learn how you can join our local movement for clean water.
Read MoreTake a look behind the scenes on our protected properties in the headwaters! See what animals call our local lands and waters home, and find out how saving healthy land is protecting wildlife.
Read MoreJune is national Great Outdoors Month! In a region surrounded by breathtaking outdoor spaces and numerous national parks, there's no shortage of ways to get outside and enjoy the Potomac.
We've compiled a quick list of local events going on around the Potomac that will get you up, out, and celebrating the great outdoors!
Read MoreCoal ash. It’s been in the news a lot recently. But what is it, why is it a threat to the Potomac, and where does the issue stand now? Look no further. We’ve condensed the news into one quick blog post, just for you.
Read MoreIn the digital age, kids might have more knowledge of exotic rainforests than the environment right in their backyard. But what's it matter?
Find out why getting outside and exploring our local lands and waters is crucial for today's kids.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is on the mend!
But our work is far from done. Now more than ever we must stay the course for our hometown river. Find out how you can help the Potomac get an A+.
Read MoreNo matter the size of your action, you can make a difference in keeping our rivers and streams clean. We've put together a quick list of tips that will help protect clean water in our communities. What can you do for clean water?
Read MoreDoes the Potomac River get a passing grade?
Find out in Potomac Conservancy's 2016 State of the Nation's River report!
Read MoreLeave it to the beavers!
Nature's engineers are surprising everyone with news that they can help reduce harmful pollution in our local streams and creeks. So how do the beavers do it?
Read MoreOur waters are only as healthy as the lands that surround them. Learn more about the connection between our land and our water with a walk through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
Protecting healthy lands protects more than you might think.
Read MoreFish are on the front lines when it comes to pollution. Find out what's harming our local fisheries and how you can help.
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreThe 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.
