In mid-September, the Montgomery County Council has introduced Bill 25-22 to significantly strengthen the county’s Forest Conservation Law, which hasn’t been updated in thirty years. On October 4, our president Hedrick Belin proudly represented our local movement for clean water at a public hearing, speaking in support of the bill and to make it even stronger.
Read MoreForests are essential for filtering air and water pollution, combating the climate crisis, and nurturing our well-being. Read the story of an empowered community member who decided to fight for trees, clean water, and the future of her generation!
Read MoreRead about a young volunteer who made it his mission to help fight for clean water in the Potomac River—and got his entire community involved.
Read MoreWhere does all the trash in the Potomac River come from? Are litterers as careless as we think? And how can we help?
The story is complicated - so let’s break it down and take action!
Read MoreWhere does all the trash in the Potomac River come from? Are litterers as careless as we think? And how can we help?
The story is complicated - so let’s break it down and take action!
Read MoreRead 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 MoreAs 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 MoreCan land protection bring back a bird from the brink? Perhaps, with a little community effort.
Bobwhite quail populations have declined 70% in the last 50 years due to habitat loss. Discover how landowners in Frederick County are joining together with local conservationists to create safe haven for the beloved bobwhite.
Read MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
Potomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re committed to restoring the Potomac to full health for the five million people who rely on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment. We improve local water quality through land conservation initiatives that effectively stop pollution from entering our streams and tributaries. Our impassioned base of 30,000 supporters empowers us to protect and expand streamside forests, pass water protection laws, and restore local shorelines.
Potomac Conservancy
962 Wayne Ave, Suite 540
Silver Spring, MD 20910
EIN: 52-1842501
(301) 608-1188
