Local runners dish on the 5 best running routes along the Potomac River

Local runners dish on the 5 best running routes along the Potomac River

Bored of running inside or around your neighborhood? Check out these running routes in the Potomac River area. There are ideas for everyone!

When we spend time recreating near the Potomac River we build a lasting relationship with our beautiful streams, forests, and wildlife. Ready to find the perfect route for you?

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Who’s that fin? Mystery dolphin in the Potomac River puzzled researchers (PART 1)

Who’s that fin? Mystery dolphin in the Potomac River puzzled researchers (PART 1)

Researchers at the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project are seasoned detectives. They’ve helped identify 2,000 dolphins in local waters by closely observing their unique marks and features — but one mystery dolphin left the team stumped last summer.

Dive into the fin-tastic details of this conundrum in the Potomac River.

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How the Potomac River shapes local wildlife

How the Potomac River shapes local wildlife

From aquatic life deep underwater to majestic birds soaring overhead, and every living thing in between, there's one thing these animals all have in common: they consider the Potomac their home.

Learn more about some of the amazing species that live in and around the river, and ways you can help defend them against pollution, habitat loss, and the climate crisis.

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Potomac Conservancy protects 170-acre forest and announces plans for a new conservation corridor in the Shenandoah Valley

Potomac Conservancy protects 170-acre forest and announces plans for a new conservation corridor in the Shenandoah Valley

As a nationally accredited land trust, Potomac Conservancy works closely with the community to protect streamside forests.

As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we’re excited to announce a new initiative to form a special conservation corridor in the Shenandoah Valley. Learn more!

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5 essential books by Indigenous authors everyone should read

5 essential books by Indigenous authors everyone should read

All lands in the United States are the ancestral lands of Indigenous peoples. If we want to build an equitable and sustainable movement to protect the Potomac River, our local lands, and the climate, we must learn from Indigenous people and their legacy of environmental activism.

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7 creepy critters that lurk in and around the Potomac River

7 creepy critters that lurk in and around the Potomac River

The Potomac River’s ecologically rich habitat is home to over a thousand species of animals, and some of the coolest ones around are also the creepiest.

This Halloween, conquer your fears by discovering which animals just put on a spooky face and which are actually scary!

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Potomac Conservancy celebrates 30 years of fighting for clean water

Potomac Conservancy celebrates 30 years of fighting for clean water

It’s been said that to know where you’re going, you have to know where you’ve been…

We reflect on Potomac Conservancy’s 30-year history of conservation achievements and the work that still lies ahead of us to return swimmable and fishable waters to our community.

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