Out of sight out of mind? Not so for the trash that makes its way into the Potomac River.
Test your trash trivia and find out how long it takes some common items to break down.
Read MoreOne small way to help out the Potomac River: Limit your single-use plastics!
These convenient alternatives may keep litter out of our waterways and can even save you money in the long run.
Read MoreOur dedicated team of river-loving volunteers removed literal tons of trash from our parks and waterways this year. This isn’t just important for keeping our water clean—it can also be a lot of fun! Take a look at some of the most unusual litter they found at our cleanups.
Read MoreOne of Potomac Conservancy’s Maryland Climate Corps members took her passion for a healthy Potomac River and transformed it into a video detailing the importance of clean water.
Are you ready to be inspired?
Read MoreMicroplastics are contributing to the degradation of the Potomac River’s health. But, what does that mean and what can we do about it?
Let’s break it down together 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 MoreHappy new year! Celebrate 2023 by committing to these river-friendly and self-care resolutions in your daily life.
Read MoreMonika Hartsel and Brian Cipperly were just recently married on the Potomac River. We caught up with them at an Earth Month cleanup at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia—and here are seven things they learned as volunteer leaders stewarding our Nation's River.
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 MoreWe’re fortunate to live in one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country! The Potomac River is home to over 1,000 species of animals, but litter is threatening the critters that share our local lands and waters.
Discover 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife — and what you can do to help!
Read MoreWhile 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 MoreWe’re fortunate to live in one of the most ecologically diverse regions in the country! The Potomac River is home to over 1,000 species of animals, but litter is threatening the critters that share our local lands and waters.
Discover 6 types of trash that pose the biggest risk to local wildlife — and what you can do to help!
Read MoreHelp out the Potomac River by reducing your use of plastics!
Check out how these simple alternatives will protect our rivers and even save you money in the long run.
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 MoreWater you doing for Valentine's Day?
Why not sign up to get your hands dirty and show the Potomac some love at an upcoming spring cleanup! Here are 3 chances to Act Local and spread the love for clean water.
Read MoreIf you've never been out on the river with Potomac Conservancy, you might have some questions before signing up for your first event. For instance . . .
What's it like to try stand up paddleboarding for the first time?
What's the downside to attending a cleanup?
What exactly goes on during a "spirituality in nature walk"?
Ross is here to help! He's been getting his hands dirty and feet wet at Team Potomac events for over two years. He tells it like it is and gives his honest advice to those looking for a way to get involved.
Out of sight out of mind? Not so for the trash that makes its way into the Potomac River.
Test your trash trivia and find out how long it takes some common items to break down.
Read MoreOn 11-year-old Nathaniel's first trip out to the Potomac, he and his father, Eilman, helped a team of volunteers remove more than 2 tons of shoreline litter.
Learn what motivates these two to get their hands dirty for clean water!
Read MoreLauren and fellow team members from Corner Alliance recently helped remove litter and debris along the shores of the Potomac in the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Check out what Lauren has to say about her day of volunteer service after the jump.
Read MoreThe region’s leading clean water advocate, fighting to ensure the Potomac River boasts clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities.
