Newborn dolphins are expected in the Potomac River any day now – Here's what we're learning about them

Newborn dolphins are expected in the Potomac River any day now – Here's what we're learning about them

Baby dolphin season is almost here! We’ve talked with dolphin experts, so you know how to help the dolphins and their babies this summer.

It’s critical we continue to protect these amazing creatures that we share the Potomac River with!

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Who’s that fin? Mystery dolphin in the Potomac River puzzled researchers (PART 1)

Who’s that fin? Mystery dolphin in the Potomac River puzzled researchers (PART 1)

Researchers at the Potomac-Chesapeake Dolphin Project are seasoned detectives. They’ve helped identify 2,000 dolphins in local waters by closely observing their unique marks and features — but one mystery dolphin left the team stumped last summer.

Dive into the fin-tastic details of this conundrum in the Potomac River.

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Video: How to be a Potomac River Paddling Pro

Video: How to be a Potomac River Paddling Pro

Start your Olympic training today!!

Ever wonder what it takes to level up your kayak capability? Or what it's like to be a world-class woman in watersports? We asked U.S. Olympian Ashley Nee and paddling advocate Risa Shimoda how their sports are becoming more inclusive and why everyone should pick up a paddle.

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Ask An Expert: How starting a "resiliency garden" can help the Potomac River

Ask An Expert: How starting a "resiliency garden" can help the Potomac River

What’s the real reason sustainable gardening expert Edamarie Mattei is so passionate about getting the most out of the ground? Like most of us, she’s motivated by a delicious meal!

Here’s Edamarie’s personal story of how home-grown food helped her through hard times and her expert tips on turning your yard (or windowsill!) into a river-friendly garden!

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Ask An Expert: How to recycle like a pro (and why it matters)

Ask An Expert: How to recycle like a pro (and why it matters)

As much as we try to cleanup the Potomac River, the trash just keeps coming. So how do we stop it in its tracks and keep it from entering the river in the first place?

Well, the old adage “reduce, reuse, recycle” still holds up - but it doesn’t feel that simple. Luckily, recycling expert Beth Porter of Green America is here to demystify recycling and close the loop on litter.

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