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 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife.
Read MoreLocal leaders have an new idea to solve traffic problems between the District and Arlington.
Find out what the newest proposal has in mind, how it involves the Potomac, and share your thoughts - good or bad - on the matter.
Read MoreHelp hold our local leaders accountable for keeping clean water a top priority!
Maryland's legislature reconvenes this month, and we're monitoring 4 contentious clean water battles that are likely to be on the table this session.
Learn how you can take action to speak up for clean water and a healthy Potomac River.
Read MoreCan you guess what animal has been spotted on White Horse Mountain?
Find out what critter is calling White Horse home and learn how you can help protect the mountain's 1,700 acres of healthy habitat and clean streams!
Read MoreHave you made your new year's resolution yet?
Hear from some of our all-star volunteers on simple things you can do in the coming year to help our hometown river. Make a river friendly resolution today!
Read MoreOur 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 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.
