While plastic pollution is declining in Maryland and Washington, DC, 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 MoreIt's been a great year for our Nation's River!
From banning harmful pollutants to wildlife comebacks, there's a lot to be thankful for this November.
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 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 MoreCheck out a quick rundown of our legislative efforts in 2018 before you head to the polls on November 6.
When you speak up and show up for clean water — you can make a difference!
Read MoreIn a rare move, Montgomery County Council Executive Ike Leggett just vetoed $50M that was committed to local clean water programs. It’s time to Get Vocal to defend clean water in Montgomery County!
Submit your comment today and tell your local leaders to quit playing politics with our water.
Read MoreLocal trees need your help! Legislation in Frederick County, Maryland, in the Maryland State House, and at the federal level could all have a big impact on Potomac forests.
Make your voice heard by speaking up on these bills to protect local trees.
In July, the Coast Guard announced a new policy restricting public access to the Potomac whenever President Trump golfs at his course along the river.
Get the latest following an unexpected announcement from the head of the Coast Guard and find out how to make your voice heard. The public comment period is open until August 9.
Read MoreHave you noticed? Green streets are sprouting up in neighborhoods across the DMV.
From rain gardens to permeable pavement to roadside trees, “green streets” are doing more than boosting curb appeal. Learn more about this new landscaping trend and how it just might save the Potomac.
Read MoreThe Potomac River is beginning to thrive once more because leaders like you are standing up for clean streams in our communities.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership announcing the release of our 2016 Annual Report and discover how our local movement of over 21,000 river champions is fighting for clean water here at home!
Read MoreThe president just put a value on clean water: $0.
Find out how you can speak up and make your voice heard to defend the Chesapeake Bay and protect the Potomac.
Read MoreA supporter recently posed a question to us: We have regulations through the EPA, river cleanups, and fundraisers, yet improvement for the Potomac River is slow moving. Why is that?
Learn what makes restoring a river like the Potomac challenging and what your most powerful tool for driving progress is. It's your . . .
Read MoreThanks to policy incentives and community demand, local developers are embracing river friendly growth and making strides in reducing the amount of polluted runoff that floods the Potomac. Find out what innovative program in DC is setting out to spur investment in nature-based solutions and might one day serve as a model for cities across the country.
Read MoreHelp hold our local leaders accountable for keeping clean water a top priority!
Maryland's legislature reconvenes this month, and we're monitoring 4 contentious clean water battles that are likely to be on the table this session.
Learn how you can take action to speak up for clean water and a healthy Potomac River.
Read MoreAs a supporter of the Potomac River, you are part of a growing movement of over 21,000 people who are fighting for clean water protections to keep pollution out of our local streams and rivers.
Read a special message from Potomac Conservancy's leadership and learn how you are making a difference for healthy lands and clean streams in your community.
Read More“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Wise words, but what's that quote got to do with clean water? A lot if you ask Brent Bolin. Hear from Brent, the Chesapeake Regional Director at Clean Water Action, on how his organization is teaming up with Potomac Conservancy to mobilize citizens in the fight for clean water in Frederick County.
Read MoreCoal ash. It’s been in the news a lot recently. But what is it, why is it a threat to the Potomac, and where does the issue stand now? Look no further. We’ve condensed the news into one quick blog post, just for you.
Read MoreWhat is a "microbead?" And why did Congress take action to ban them? Find out why the tiny pieces of plastic pollution are especially problematic for the fish and aquatic animals that call our river home.
Read MoreSomething's changing at your favorite carryout spot — but don't worry, it's not the food.
Those Styrofoam containers that held your favorite meal are going the way of the VHS in the DC area. Learn why the ban is good news for our local streams, creeks, and wildlife.
Read MoreWhat a year!
Take a quick trip down memory lane and look back on the most popular posts of 2015, as chosen by you, our readers!
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