Our water is glowing. And it's not because it's getting into the holiday spirit.
A non-native species of algae has made its way into local rivers, spreading rapidly this summer. It's presence is unwelcome news for vulnerable wildlife and underwater plants.
Read MoreOut of sight out of mind? Not so for the trash that makes its way into the Potomac River.
Test your trash trivia and find out how long it takes some common items to break down.
Read MoreRaise your glass to Rebecca: avid paddler, River Center volunteer, and donor!
Just think. The Potomac would be restored with swimmable and fishable waters much sooner if the river had more friends like Rebecca. Hear from her directly and learn what drove her to get involved in the fight for clean water.
Read MoreNot sure about you, but the doom and gloom from this year’s news has us feeling a bit down.
Tired of focusing on what’s wrong in the world, we searched for a bit of inspiration. Hear from Katie, our Community Conservation Director, who lifts our spirits with record-breaking results from our glove-wearing, trash-fighting, river-exploring volunteers!
It was another record year for American shad in the Potomac!
Find out what's driving the fish's comeback in our Nation's River, and learn why other local rivers aren't faring so well.
Read MoreA new pedestrian bridge will connect the Kennedy Center to the Potomac River, giving bikers, runners, and paddlers easy access to one of the city's most beautiful buildings. Find out what else the Kennedy Center expansion will include and what Potomac River idea got the cut.
Read MoreEver wonder how a small, local non-profit hosts 1000+ volunteers and paddlers a year? Find out who's behind the scenes, partnering with us for a healthy and restored Potomac, and giving volunteers memories that last a lifetime.
P.S. If you're looking for good companies to support this holiday season, this is a cheat sheet!
Read MoreHead upstream to the rural counties in the north and west and you'll see they're experiencing a surge in development.
Learn how the threat of "rural sprawl" could have a harmful impact on upstream rivers that boast the cleanest waters in our region.
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For the third time in six years, sewage pollution in the Potomac turned the Nation's Triathlon into a duathlon.
Find out what's causing the problem and hear the latest on efforts to curb E.coli levels in local waters.
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Don't let others make clean water decisions without your input!
The headlines day in and day out may be all about the White House, but casting your vote at the local level is just as important!
Learn why local elections matter for clean water and how your elected officials can prevent polluted runoff from degrading our streams and rivers.
Read MoreTroubling news for one of the Potomac's major tributaries. For the third year in a row, the Anacostia River has received a failing grade for its overall health.
So what's holding the Anacostia back?
Read MoreNydia Gutiérrez knows what it's like to be a busy professional, crammed into an office and stuck in a swivel chair. She knows what it's like to look longingly out the window and savor five minutes of fresh air on the Metro platform.
But she also knows how to make her weekends count. Hear her story of balancing a busy work life with a passion for getting outside, and find out how you can do the same.
Read MoreA cattle farmer and soil scientist walk onto a farm . . .
There's no punch line. Hear the story of Bobby Whitescarver and Jeanne Hoffman whose love led to a marriage of farming and conservation along the Shenandoah Valley's Middle River.
Read MoreAs a supporter of the Potomac River, you are part of a growing movement of over 21,000 people who are 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 MoreCleaning up our local streams and creeks isn't just good for public health. It's great for wildlife, too.
All across our region animals once in decline are making a comeback. Their stories of recovery are nothing short of inspiring.
Read More“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Wise words, but what's that quote got to do with clean water? A lot if you ask Brent Bolin. Hear from Brent, the Chesapeake Regional Director at Clean Water Action, on how his organization is teaming up with Potomac Conservancy to mobilize citizens in the fight for clean water in Frederick County.
Read MoreSince summer's gorgeous weather has put us in a good mood, we decided to take a stroll down memory lane. Just to see if the spring rain was all that bad.
Hint: It was pretty bad...
Read MoreWhat 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 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.
