How this local is giving back to the Potomac River in a unique way

How this local is giving back to the Potomac River in a unique way

For 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.

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You're not imagining things – bloom seasons in the Potomac region really are shifting

You're not imagining things – bloom seasons in the Potomac region really are shifting

The District’s green spaces offer a haven for wildlife and humans alike, but the climate crisis makes these urban ecosystems increasingly vulnerable.

Learn what we can do to protect them!

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5 ways trees are affected by the climate crisis – and how they help combat it

5 ways trees are affected by the climate crisis – and how they help combat it

Forced to contend with increasingly frequent droughts, wildfires, and severe storms, forests are profoundly affected by the warming planet. But, they are also one of the best ways to help combat the effects of a changing climate.

Learn just how critical trees are for our region’s climate resilience and how you can help protect them!

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The Potomac's upstream forests are powerhouses for clean water, but climate and deforestation puts them at risk

The Potomac's upstream forests are powerhouses for clean water, but climate and deforestation puts them at risk

Earth Day and Arbor Day are just around the corner! Let’s take the time to learn about the vulnerable upland forests in the Potomac region, and why protecting these lands is important for clean water.

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People, Health, and Justice: How climate change is impacting our local communities

People, Health, and Justice: How climate change is impacting our local communities

How is the climate crisis affecting the health of residents of the Potomac River region? How can public health officials address these threats? How are these climate burdens unjustly and inequitably impacting communities of color and low-wealth? How can we empower frontline communities for Climate justice solutions?

Find out in Part 3 of Rising to the Challenge, Potomac Conservancy’s climate report series.

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A River Rising: Flooding and Sea Level Rise in the Potomac River Region

A River Rising: Flooding and Sea Level Rise in the Potomac River Region

Why are waters in the Potomac River region rising much faster than waters in the rest of the world? What are the three types of flooding for which we need to prepare? What are the best solutions to mitigate local flood and storm surge damage? Find out in Part Two of our Rising to the Challenge Climate Report, out now!

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