The Potomac River is home to dozens of species of fish — from largemouth bass to migratory shad. Fish can be thought of as "indicator species" for the overall health of the river because they are impacted by a host of environmental factors.
Though several of the Potomac's fish populations are making a comeback, they aren't in the clear yet. Find out what's harming our local fisheries and how you can help.
Read MoreHiking, cycling, or kayaking along the Potomac is always a blast, but exercising our mind is also important. This Earth Month, try a new way to connect with nature: reading.
Start out with these four book recommendations that offer unique perspectives on the environment.
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 MoreWhile plastic pollution falls in Washington, DC and Maryland, Virginia is seeing an increase in plastic litter found in its parks and local waterways.
Learn what’s behind this troubling trend and what Virginia can do to curb its pollution problem.
Read MoreWe can easily take for granted the plants in our own backyard. In addition to keeping our rivers clean and healthy, native plants had many medicinal uses in the past.
Learn which local plants Native Americans used to treat illnesses, and see if you can find any of them growing near you throughout the year.
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.
Discover the most commons types of plastic litter that are harming local critters and find out how you can help.
The Potomac River - and the five million people who depend on it for drinking water - rely on healthy forests to protect streams from polluted runoff and erosion. That’s why we must defend and conserve our forests from irresponsible development.
Read our statement opposing Georgetown University’s Solar Project, a “green” plan that would needlessly destroy the largest surviving forest along the Potomac River in Southern Maryland.
Read MoreEver wonder where all that salt on the roads goes?
Unfortunately, much of it is making its way into our rivers, causing serious threats to wildlife and public health, a new study found.
But there's one part of the country that's bucking the trend. Find out how.
Read MoreSkip Netflix binge-watching, take a hard pass on a crowded restaurant, and get outside to make some memories with your special someone.
Whether you already have plans or still need to make some for the big day, we’ve got you covered with a list of the best outdoor dates on and around the Potomac.
Read MorePut that green thumb to good use this winter.
Here are 6 ways you can care for a beautiful winter garden that will keep our our rivers clean and our birds and bees happy.
Read MoreHave 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 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
