Cherry blossoms, move over – its Virginia bluebells time to shine! These native wildflowers bloom around the Potomac River region and we have the intel on where to see them.
Plus, we’ve got some bluebell facts so you can be an expert among your friends!
Read MoreLooking for a new and trendy activity? Try foraging! We have some tips for you and recipes for what to do with your foraged plants.
You can enjoy the Potomac River region and try new foods!
Read MoreFor Stephanie Flack and her family, the Potomac River has been a central part of their lives for decades. Its shores have been their gathering place to enjoy holidays, spend weekends, share laughs, and explore. Learn how she’s planning to give back.
Read MoreMaryland is facing a major budget deficit this year, and legislators are considering drastic cuts to land preservation programs through 2029, including Program Open Space. We’re speaking up to protect beloved parks, trails, and natural areas that are at risk and need your help.
Read MoreGreat Falls is one of many places along the Potomac we all enjoy visiting, but have you ever wondered how did it became the national treasure it is today? Before it became a protected park, Great Falls had a long history dating to the first President of the United States.
Read MoreThe 2025 legislative session is almost here and we’re excited to protect the Potomac River region. We’re working in both Maryland and Virginia this year. Read on to find out what our priorities are and how you can take action!
Read MoreWith the summer drought, we saw fewer acorns than usual, but our volunteer squirrels stepped up and helped us make it a successful season!
Find out how many tree nuts we collected this year!
Read MoreAll 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.
Read MoreProtecting the land around the Potomac River is critical for its health. We talked with local residents to hear why they think safeguarding the Back Creek region is essential to their community and everyone in the Potomac River watershed.
Read MoreIs leaf peeping on your fall bucket list? We've gathered the best hikes to see the incredible leaves this season. Trees are critical to our clean water work, so it's important that we appreciate them throughout the year!
Read MoreThe Federal Farm Bill is essential to advancing conservation in our region because it provides critical funds and resources that unlock easement opportunities for farmers and everyday people. In fact, it’s the single largest source of private conservation funding.
Read MoreGood news: the Potomac River region’s tree population just got bigger! We’re tree-ting our river with this major sapling planting in the headwaters. Not only will these trees provide shade when they grow tall, they will also help clean our water!
Read MoreThe 2024 legislative session is over, and thanks to you, we saw some great Potomac River successes! Dive in to see which bills passed and which made monumental progress.
Read MoreAre you worried about your local neighborhood trees in Montgomery County? Us too! Trees are critical to a healthy and thriving Potomac River, which is why we need to protect them!
Read on to see how the Montgomery County Forest Coalition, with leadership from Potomac Conservancy, is fighting for healthier trees in your county.
Read MoreAs lifelong West Virginia residents, the Hogbins are growing increasingly concerned about urban sprawl in their community.
Learn how they’ve been working with Potomac Conservancy to take a stand against development.
Read MoreThe 2024 Legislative session is in full swing in Maryland and Virginia. Potomac Conservancy and our partners are committed to advancing clean water laws for everyone.
Ready to find out what our priorities are in 2024?
Read MoreWondering if you should volunteer to remove trash from the Potomac River?
We asked a Maryland local why litter cleanups are important to our environment and water quality!
Read MoreAs 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!
Our hands-on stewardship activities have removed of litter from local waterways and engaged thousands of volunteers in cleanup, trail maintenance, water recreation, and tree restoration activities.
Find out what we accomplished this year!
Read MoreWe helped pass bipartisan laws at every government level that have increased conservation resources, raised environmental protection standards, and funded forest and stream restoration across the region.
Check out what our big policy wins were this year.
Read MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
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