All of us need the mental and physical health benefits of getting outside—yes, even in the winter. How can you take advantage of the cold outdoors without it feeling like a chore?
Check out this list of how to prepare for cold weather, new activities to try, wildlife you can only spot in the winter, and even how to make a difference for your local community.
Read MoreYou’re not the only one yearning for warmer weather! Check out where these local birds migrate to avoid the winter chill.
Read MoreMeet Avery Siler, an amazing member of Team Potomac who’s passionate about protecting the Potomac River’s lands and its benefits for clean water, wildlife habitat, and public health.
Read MoreHappy new year! Celebrate 2023 by committing to these river-friendly and self-care resolutions in your daily life.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Team Potomac is small but mighty! Meet Weyessa, our Director of Community Conservation: DC Metro, whose passion for clean water led him to co-found a nonprofit that builds wells in his native Ethiopia and mobilize our local communities to protect the Potomac River. Learn more about what drives Weyessa and what his job looks like here at the Conservancy!
Read MoreAh, the holidays. It’s one of our favorite times of year. But December can also be—dare we say it—a rather wasteful month. Let’s make this holiday season a tad greener this year! Check out 10 simple tips and tricks from our staff for a memorable, river-friendly holiday season.
Read MoreOur local community got nuts for clean water this fall, collecting thousands of pounds of indigenous tree nuts that will be grown into future forests. Learn more about how you can help defend clean water by getting involved with Tomorrow’s Trees next season!
Read MoreThe Shenandoah Valley is home to the pristine headwaters of the Potomac River. But for its tight-knit communities, poorly planned encroaching development is an increasing worry to both the region’s ecological health and its long tradition of agricultural and forest economy.
Learn more about the importance of conserving land in the Shenandoah Valley and how Potomac Conservancy and local partners work to protect the Potomac’s upstream lands forever.
Read MoreThe Potomac River has always played an important role in the nation’s economy and politics, but balancing profit and growth with the health of the river and community proved difficult for a developing United States.
Learn more about the Potomac’s economic and geopolitical influence throughout history—and the lingering environmental consequences of exploitative industries—so we can continue to fight for more protections for the river and move into a sustainable future.
Read MoreOur local trees don't just deliver a treat in the form of fall foliage this time of year. They also cover the ground in their acorns and seeds, which are more important to clean water than you might realize. Test your nut knowledge and find out how you can help re-forest the Potomac River region!
Read MoreRooftop farms provide many amazing benefits to their urban communities—and DC is not an exception! They improve air quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, insulate buildings, and provide amenities to the city’s residents. What’s more, rooftop farms serve as rainwater buffers, reducing pollution from stormwater runoff and making waves for clean water in our city!
Read MoreClean water starts with every single one of us, and our collective actions are making a difference. Read our President’s letter about how Potomac Conservancy’s forest protection, clean water advocacy, and community cleanup programs have been critical to reducing pollution and returning clean, safe waters to area streams—and how people like you are making all of this possible.
Read MoreThe Potomac River has been shaping its physical surroundings for over 3 million years when it was first formed—and for thousands of years, it has played a critical role in the lives of the communities that settled along its banks. Inevitably, humans shaped the river back. Where does that leave us now?
Read MoreHealthy old-growth forests are crucial for clean water—but they can also help tackle the climate crisis. How can we help protect them?
Read MoreThe leaves are falling and so are the acorns!
Potomac Conservancy is rebooting and expanding our local acorn collection initiative under a new name: Tomorrow's Trees. Learn more about this exciting roots-to-rivers program and how you can tap your inner squirrel and start collecting acorns this fall.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreDid you know that the Blair Witch Project was filmed in Seneca Creek State Park? And there’s plenty more scary stories where that came from. Check out some of these local haunts in the Potomac region and learn what supernatural experiences await you there!
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 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
