April 03, 2017

The good, the bad, and the dirty. Ross tells all on acting locally with Team Potomac.

April 03, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

If you've never been out on the river with Potomac Conservancy, you might have some questions before signing up for your first event. For instance . . .

What's it like to try stand up paddleboarding for the first time?
What's the downside to attending a cleanup?
What exactly goes on during a "spirituality in nature walk"?

Ross is here to help! He's been getting his hands dirty and feet wet at Team Potomac events for over two years. He tells it like it is and gives his honest advice to those looking for a way to get involved.

March 20, 2017

Trump budget shuts down Chesapeake Bay cleanup

March 20, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

The president just put a value on clean water: $0.

Find out how you can speak up and make your voice heard to defend the Chesapeake Bay and protect the Potomac.

January 31, 2017

Ask the expert: Why isn’t the Potomac getting better, faster?

January 31, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

A supporter recently posed a question to us: We have regulations through the EPA, river cleanups, and fundraisers, yet improvement for the Potomac River is slow moving. Why is that?

Learn what makes restoring a river like the Potomac challenging and what your most powerful tool for driving progress is. It's your . . .

January 30, 2017

Report finds rain absorbent parking lots increasingly popular

January 30, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

Thanks to policy incentives and community demand, local developers are embracing river friendly growth and making strides in reducing the amount of polluted runoff that floods the Potomac. Find out what innovative program in DC is setting out to spur investment in nature-based solutions and might one day serve as a model for cities across the country.

January 30, 2017

6 types of trash that harm local animals

January 30, 2017/ Emily Jackson

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.

January 09, 2017

Study finds sky-high transit option over Potomac would be feasible

January 09, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

Local 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.

January 06, 2017

4 clean water battles to keep an eye on in Annapolis

January 06, 2017/ Emily Jackson

Help 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.

January 06, 2017

Wildlife study finds White Horse Mountain is home to an elusive critter

January 06, 2017/ Emily Jackson

Can 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!

January 02, 2017

Make a River Resolution This Year

January 02, 2017/ Willis Kliefoth

Have 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!

November 18, 2016

Glowing, toxic algae spreads across southern Chesapeake Bay rivers

November 18, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

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.

November 18, 2016

QUIZ: How long until it's gone? Test your knowledge of trash trivia

November 18, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

Out 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.

November 17, 2016

Photo Essay: Paddler Turned Volunteer

November 17, 2016/ Melissa Diemand

Raise 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.

November 01, 2016

The numbers are in. Team Potomac sets new bar for river cleanup.

November 01, 2016/ Melissa Diemand

Not 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!

November 01, 2016

Shad set spawning record in the Potomac River

November 01, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

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.

November 01, 2016

New pedestrian bridge will connect Kennedy Center to Potomac, Georgetown

November 01, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

A 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.

September 27, 2016

Get to know the businesses that support a cleaner Potomac!

September 27, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

Ever 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!

September 27, 2016

"Rural sprawl" is threatening the region's cleanest waters

September 27, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

Head 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.

September 27, 2016

Swim portion of Nation's Triathlon canceled due to E.coli pollution

September 27, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

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.

August 30, 2016

Exercise your right to clean water in November

August 30, 2016/ Melissa Diemand

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.

August 29, 2016

Anacostia River receives an 'F' for overall health

August 29, 2016/ Willis Kliefoth

Troubling 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?

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