Have you ever wondered how our local critters get through the winter?
Whether it’s packing on the pounds, getting out of Dodge, or cozying up with some friends, Mother Nature has quite an amazing response to the cold. Find out how five common critters spend the winter.
Read MoreWhile Dr. King is best known for his role in monumental movements like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and his “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington, there are more surprising details about his life that you may not know - including his views on the environment.
Read MoreNestled on the outskirts of Cross Junction, Virginia, Bear Garden's 270-acres of streams, open spaces, and sprawling forests have been home to Carl Hovermale’s family for over one hundred years. And with Potomac Conservancy's help, this treasured land is now protected forever.
Explore Bear Garden and discover 3 reasons why protecting it is good news for clean water.
Read MorePotomac Conservancy weighs in on Amazon's new headquarters along the Potomac River in Northern Virginia.
Read MoreAh, the holidays. It’s one of our favorite times of year. But it can also be — dare we say it — a wasteful time of year.
Let’s make this holiday season a tad greener this year. Check out 12 simple tips and tricks from our staff and host a memorable, river-friendly holiday party!
Read More3 stream makeovers that make us wish every tributary in our region was given special treatment.
Thankfully, more makeovers are on the way as local counties are investing in stream restoration to combat polluted runoff, the top threat to clean water in our region. Learn what one local county is doing to help their streams and earn some serious bragging rights. #BestStreamInTown
Read MoreMake your #GivingTuesday gift to protect the Potomac and our drinking water.
Read MoreEver wonder how Potomac Conservancy hosts 1000+ volunteers and paddlers a year? Meet 7 businesses who are partnering with us for a healthy and restored Potomac!
P.S. If you're looking for good companies to support this holiday season, this is a cheat sheet!
Read MoreFew things are more patriotic than a soaring bald eagle. And now you don’t have to go far to spot one, as George Mason University instructor Christina Tyler Wenks reports. Improving water quality is bringing the national bird back to the capital region. But what about other wildlife?
Find out where you can catch a glimpse of a bald eagle and learn how you can do your part to help local wildlife.
Read MoreEels: a slimy, snake-like fish most of us would rather not think about.
But, as it turns out, eels are an unlikely weapon in the fight against pollution, and scientists are working to return them to a stretch of river they’ve been blocked from for a century.
Learn more about the unappreciated eel and what’s being done to restore them to the Potomac.
Read MoreCheck out a quick rundown of our legislative efforts in 2018 before you head to the polls on November 6.
When you speak up and show up for clean water — you can make a difference!
Read MoreThis Halloween, conquer your fears and discover 6 creepy critters in our backyards. For your bravery, we’ll treat you with easy recipes for animal-themed Halloween treats!
Read MoreAfter four years of hard work, an outpouring of local support, and a ton of legal paperwork — our mission to return White Horse Mountain to the people is officially a success!
Learn more about this new public land and the types of outdoor adventures you and your friends can enjoy on the mountain.
Read MoreWe’re celebrating 25 years of protecting the Potomac River and the lands, streams, and communities we treasure.
Potomac Conservancy’s President, Hedrick Belin, reflects on the organization’s history, the progress we’ve made to clean up the Potomac River, and what it will take to restore our hometown river to full health.
Read MoreDue to pollution concerns in the Potomac River, race organizers and District leaders were forced to cancel the swim portion of the 2018 Nation’s Escape Triathlon.
We've put together this FAQ to provide helpful insights into the conditions that led to the cancellation of the swim race. And, we offer ways you can help in the fight for clean water!
Read MoreEarlier this year, our State of the Nation’s River report gave the Potomac its highest ever grade. The Potomac’s remarkable recovery is something to celebrate. But it begs the question, how about DC’s other river, the Anacostia?
Find out what grade the Anacostia earned this year and what project is reducing pollution in the river by the billions.
Read MoreLast spring, Ellicott City experienced its second 1,000-year flood in as many years. What caused the devastating flooding, and are we in for more disasters during hurricane and spring seasons?
Chanté Coleman, Director of the Choose Clean Water Coalition, offers key insights into Ellicott City’s flooding and what our communities can do to protect our rivers, communities, and businesses.
Read MoreThe 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 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
