10 local places to splash, swim, and keep cool this summer
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Who needs a pool when we live by the water?
As summer heats up, here are our picks for safe, open, clean water spots in the Potomac River regions to cool off.
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5 local plants you'd never guess are invasive
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Say 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 MoreAsk An Expert: 7 simple tips for photographing the Potomac River
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Are you a river lover anxious to capture the wealth of flora and fauna you see? Are you a photographer longing for a new adventure? Well, you’re in luck!
Your hometown river, the Potomac, is home to world-class photography subjects - no plane travel required. Use these simple tips from an expert in photographing the wonders of the Potomac River region…then show us your photos!
Read MorePotomac Conservancy statement of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
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Read Potomac Conservancy President Hedrick Belin’s full statement on the killing of George Floyd and other unarmed African Americans, the intersection between our work and the Black Lives Matter movement, and our plan to incorporate anti-racism work into our mission.
Read MoreWhat to do when you encounter local animals (and their babies!)
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Spring means animal babies! And as we spend more time outside, it also means more interactions between humans and local wildlife.
Do you know what to do if you come across a fox, snake, or baby bird? We asked the experts from Second Chance Wildlife Center for the answers to some common animal interaction questions.
Read MoreYour backyard can help clean the Potomac — here's how
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Just 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 in 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 More7 local animals making a comeback thanks to clean water
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Cleaning up our local streams and creeks isn't just good for public health. It's great for wildlife, too.
All across our region animals once in decline are making a comeback. Their stories of recovery are nothing short of inspiring.
Read MoreQUIZ: Can you name these local wildflowers?
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How 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 MoreAsk An Expert: How to become a birder
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So you've probably heard that birding is a great hobby - it keeps you in touch with nature, it's inexpensive, and you can do it through a window or in a quiet wood. But how do you go from fledgling to eagle-eyed?
We talked to a local expert from the Audubon Society about easy ways to start birding (and make friends doing it!) and what makes being a Potomac region bird-nerd so special.
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It's dolphin season! Here's what we know (so far) about the Potomac River population
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The Potomac River is our backyard, drinking fountain, and playground. But did you know it is also the summer home and breeding ground for some Atlantic bottlenose dolphins?
As dolphins are currently returning to our waters, learn from expert Ann-Marie Jacoby of the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project about the history, lives, and behaviors of dolphins in the area.
Read MoreStudy finds globally rare plants and habitat on mountain protected by Potomac Conservancy
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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 MoreBlue Minds: How protecting access to the river protects our public health
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Science says that getting on or near water can ease the collective stress we’re all feeling. That’s why protecting our natural resources is more important now than ever.
Here’s how you can help keep our local waterways clean and publicly accessible during a time of crisis.
Read MoreAsk An Expert: How starting a "resiliency garden" can help the Potomac River
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What’s the real reason sustainable gardening expert Edamarie Mattei is so passionate about getting the most out of the ground? Like most of us, she’s motivated by a delicious meal!
Here’s Edamarie’s personal story of how home-grown food helped her through hard times and her expert tips on turning your yard (or windowsill!) into a river-friendly garden!
Read MoreMeditate with Mother Nature: 6 river videos to help you relax
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Did you know just looking pictures of nature can trigger a decrease in stress?
That’s why we’ve found 11 quick hits of the most relaxing sights and sounds our river has to offer. Whether you want to close your eyes and drift off to a chorus of spring peepers, or lose yourself in a West Virginian paddling adventure, we’ve got your next mental break covered.
Read MoreThis secretive creature is staging a comeback, but it depends on clean water…
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You may not have heard of the tiger salamander, either because it’s endangered or because it spends most of its life underground. But its survival is at a tipping point - here’s how you can can help protect the unique habitat it needs to stage a comeback.
Read MoreHow are you staying connected to nature this spring? Share your story!
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Here’s how our team is getting outside and enjoying the river while social distancing…now tell us your story!
Read More5 ways we’re adjusting and carrying out our mission for clean water during the COVID-19 crisis
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As you turn to the Potomac River and the outdoors this spring, discover Potomac Conservancy’s plan to continue protecting clean water in this time of crisis.
Read MoreUpstream land conservation protects locally endangered turtle
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Learn about the wood turtle, an endangered local animal that calls the upstream waters of the Potomac home, and find out what we're doing to save them.
Read MoreStreamside Scavenger Hunt: Can you find these flowers?
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A riverside scavenger hunt suitable for all ages! Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of Potomac River flora or simply spice up your spring strolls with an activity, we’ve got your next adventure sorted!
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