The climate crisis is threatening local bass fishing—here's how to help

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The climate crisis is threatening local bass fishing—here's how to help

Smallmouth bass are a $23 million a year industry on the Potomac River, but their populations have been dwindling and disappearing for years. What’s the mysterious cause?

A new study explains the link between our local climate crisis and the health of these legendary fish. It’s time to get to know the scrappy smallmouths, what’s threatening them, and how we can help them flourish in our local waters.

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Ask An Expert: 7 simple tips for photographing the Potomac River

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Ask An Expert: 7 simple tips for photographing the Potomac River

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!

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Potomac Conservancy statement of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

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Potomac Conservancy statement of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

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.

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What to do when you encounter local animals (and their babies!)

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What to do when you encounter local animals (and their babies!)

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.

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Your backyard can help clean the Potomac — here's how

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Your backyard can help clean the Potomac — here's how

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.

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Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

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Ask An Expert: How to become a birder

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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It's dolphin season! Here's what we know (so far) about the Potomac River population

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.

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Blue Minds: How protecting access to the river protects our public health

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Blue Minds: How protecting access to the river protects our public health

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.

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Ask An Expert: How starting a "resiliency garden" can help the Potomac River

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Ask An Expert: How starting a "resiliency garden" can help the Potomac River

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!

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Meditate with Mother Nature: 6 river videos to help you relax

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Meditate with Mother Nature: 6 river videos to help you relax

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.

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