Recent tree cuttings along the Potomac River draws action and concern from locals ...read more
Potomac Conservancy
Geographic Region: Potomac River Watershed
Potomac Conservancy’s mission is to safeguard the lands and waters of the Potomac River and its tributaries and to connect people to this national treasure. We advocate for clean drinking water, healthy lands, and connected communities. Our land conservation staff works one-on-one with private landowners to protect forested and open space lands in the VA and WV headwaters and to provide resources to ensure our working lands are productive and river-friendly.
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More trees are up for the chopping block at East Potomac Park- Here’s what you need to know about the Data Center Executive Orders from Maryland and VirginiaOur voices are making a difference -- but will these actions be enough to protect the Potomac River? ...read more
- Discover Sweet Run this fall season, one of our conservation easements, and your new favorite State Park!From scenic trails to historic landscapes, Sweet Run State Park offers a quieter way to experience fall while protecting the forests, streams, and open spaces that make the park...read more
- What happened to the apples? How Butler’s Orchard, a local Maryland farm handled the unpredictable weather this yearDiscover how family-owned farms in the Potomac River region are staying open amid a historically poor fruit season ...read more
- Sovereign Tribal Nations are still missing from the Chesapeake Bay Watershed AgreementThe Indigenous Conservation Council has voted to withdraw from discussions to become official partners in the Chesapeake Bay Agreement ...read more
- Potomac Conservancy’s statement on President Trump rescinding Chesapeake Bay Executive OrderFederal and local collaboration is the key to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay ...read more
- Potomac River fishing 101: Where to fish, what you’ll catch, and tips for your next adventure!Here’s what you need to know before you cast your line! ...read more
- From nesting in fall foliage to fluttering away, the life cycle of caterpillars in the Potomac River regionExplore a caterpillars journey through the winter before emerging into a butterfly or moth ...read more
- How these 5 Potomac River Region bridges connect communities and our favorite natural spacesFrom scenic trails to historic landscapes, Sweet Run State Park offers a quieter way to experience fall while protecting the forests, streams, and open spaces that make the park...read more
