The Potomac Gorge is home to over 1,000 species of animals, making it one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country. Unfortunately, litter is a significant threat to the local critters that call the Potomac River home.
Learn more about 5 commons types of litter that harm our local critters and what you can do to help.
The Nation’s Escape Triathlon is joining forces once again with Potomac Conservancy the Washington, DC region’s leading clean water advocate fighting to make the Potomac River safe for swimming on race day and every day.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is home to a lot of cool critters — including bottlenose dolphins!
Discover what we know and what we’re still learning about this elusive local critter from the expert herself, Ann-Marie Jacoby, the Assistant Director of the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project.
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 MoreOn a 90+ degree day, the Potomac’s cool waters look awfully tempting for a swim. But is it safe? Is it legal?
Hear from the Team Potomac experts and get the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about swimming in our hometown river.
Read MoreIt's late summer. And it's hot.
The good news is there are plenty of spots where you can jump in, cool off, and enjoy the Potomac River and local streams — no pool pass required.
Read MoreThere are literally hundreds of national, state, and local parks in the Potomac region. Choosing where to go can be overwhelming.
To help you take advantage of the summer sun, we’ve done the hard work for you. Get the picnic basket ready and lace up your boots. Here are 7 spots off the beaten path to explore this summer!
Read MoreIn a rare move, Montgomery County Council Executive Ike Leggett just vetoed $50M that was committed to local clean water programs. It’s time to Get Vocal to defend clean water in Montgomery County!
Submit your comment today and tell your local leaders to quit playing politics with our water.
Read MoreThe biggest story this past month: the record-setting rain.
Read the top news stories, check out photos of the recent flooding, and learn why we're in for more dangerous storms.
Read MoreChange up your exercise routine with plogging, a new fitness trend us river lovers can’t get enough of.
Learn how you can become a “plogger” and how you can be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Read MoreThe Potomac region is home to dozens of threatened critters, all of whom depend on the Potomac River and its surrounding lands for survival. Protecting these amazing animals is one of the reasons our team is passionate about cleaning local streams and rivers.
Check out 7 threatened or endangered animals that we're helping to protect - and find out how you can take action.
The Potomac is also home to a growing number of invasive fish, including snakeheads and blue catfish, and scientists say they are here to stay.
We've got a few tips on how you can fight these invaders and protect native fish. Plus find out how one organization is using their overabundance to do good.
Read MoreJust one inch of rain generates 2,000 gallons of runoff from a typical suburban home. Multiple that by the number of homes in our area and you can see why polluted runoff is the fastest growing source of pollution to the Potomac.
Hear from the experts at Backyard Bounty on how to transform your yard into a river friendly garden that fights pollution and naturally absorbs runoff.
Read MoreApril showers don't have to leave you sitting inside. It turns out there are some perks to hiking on an overcast, drizzly day.
Hike along with Stephanie from Team Potomac as she explores an overlooked local trail that gives way to waterfalls, rock formations, and beautiful Potomac River views.
"The Potomac is now on the verge of being one of the nation's great river recovery stories," writes the Washington Post.
Our latest State of the Nation's River report is making headlines! Check out the coverage in The Washington Post, Grist, The Kojo Nnamdi Show and more. Help us spread the good news!
Read MoreHow well do you know local wildflowers? Can you identify staggerweed? Have you ever tasted a fairy spud? Impress your friends with new trail trivia after taking our wildflower quiz!
Read MoreIn our 10th edition of the State of the Nation’s River report, the Potomac River has earned its highest grade ever!
Find out the river's latest grade and what it means for your local water.
Read MoreA quick Google search of the phrase "DC area wildlife sightings" kicks back thousands of results. From bears and bats to coyotes, dolphins, and eagles - it's clear we are not the only ones living here.
But why is our densely populated metro area of more than 5 million people home to so much wildlife?
Just when you thought White Horse Mountain couldn't get any better . . . Learn about Rock Dome Preserve, home to habitat and wildflowers that rarely found anywhere else in the world!
Read MoreWith all the progress made since the Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, it may still surprise you to learn there are plenty of ways you can still legally pollute the Potomac River.
Learn how our community allows pollution into our Nation's River – the drinking water source for you and nearly 6 million people – and what you can do about it.
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.
