Four environmental groups are suing the EPA over pollution levels that pose a risk to public health and local wildlife on a major Potomac tributary upstream of DC.
Find out what river is in trouble and what local groups want to see done to save it.
Read MoreWhat's big, blue, and on a mission to clean up our local rivers? Flotsam and Jetsam!
Find out how DC Water's newest boats will help the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
Read MoreHave you heard the news? There are dolphins in the Potomac River!
And there might be more than anyone ever imagined. Find out how you can help scientists learn more about the Potomac dolphins.
Read MoreA new clean water partnership is taking shape. The Nation’s Triathlon is joining forces with Potomac Conservancy, enabling triathletes and their families to join the fight for a cleaner, healthier Potomac River.
Read MoreIn July, the Coast Guard announced a new policy restricting public access to the Potomac whenever President Trump golfs at his course along the river.
Get the latest following an unexpected announcement from the head of the Coast Guard and find out how to make your voice heard. The public comment period is open until August 9.
Read MoreBuying a mountain is no easy task. But thanks to you, that's exactly what we did. We saved White Horse Mountain, one of the largest remaining tracts of forest in our region, and soon it will be all yours to enjoy.
As we move forward with the second phase of this exciting project, we're taking a look back, and a look ahead at what's next.
Read MoreYou might not realize it, but your lawn could be polluting the Potomac and harming local wildlife. Having a healthy lawn fit for summer picnics and protecting clean water aren't mutually exclusive. Hear from a lawn care professional on how to take steps to ensure your lawn, big or small, is river friendly!
Read MoreA new clean water partnership is taking shape! The Nation’s Triathlon is joining forces with Potomac Conservancy, enabling triathletes and their families to join the fight for a cleaner, healthier Potomac River.
Read MoreHave you noticed? Green streets are sprouting up in neighborhoods across the DMV.
From rain gardens to permeable pavement to roadside trees, “green streets” are doing more than boosting curb appeal. Learn more about this new landscaping trend and how it just might save the Potomac.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is beginning to thrive once more because leaders like you are standing up for clean streams in our communities.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership announcing the release of our 2016 Annual Report and discover how our local movement of over 21,000 river champions is fighting for clean water here at home!
Read MoreJune is Great Outdoors Month! What better way to celebrate than to get outside and get fit?
Ditch the treadmill and give your workout a boost by heading down to the river.
Read MoreOn your next hike, paddle, or weekend country ride, thank a neighbor for the natural views you enjoy.
Residents are helping save our wild places on their private lands. Learn how in this photo blog that's sure to inspire your next outdoor adventure.
Read MoreWhen there's nonstop news, it can be hard (and exhausting) to keep up. We understand.
That's why we've compiled some quick updates on on the 3 most important federal water issues facing our local streams.
And it's not all bad news!
From the experts at Backyard Bounty:
Check out 3 "river friendly" garden makeovers in Montgomery County and learn how you can turn your backyard into a beautiful and responsible urban oasis.
Read MoreGet a behind the scenes peek at White Horse Mountain, one of the largest remaining tracts of undeveloped land in our region.
Plus, find out how you can help turn this mountain into the area's newest recreation destination!
Read MoreIf 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.
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.
Read MoreA 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 . . .
Read MoreThanks 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.
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 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife.
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 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 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
Potomac Conservancy
962 Wayne Ave, Suite 540
Silver Spring, MD 20910
EIN: 52-1842501
(301) 608-1188
