The Potomac’s “bad year” keeps getting worse… ...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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Sewage spill: The EPA declares the Potomac’s recovery goals are achieved. Why we disagree.Nearly four months after the Jan 19 sewage spill, sediment testing and environmental restoration work continues. ...read more

Survey says: The top 3 environmental concerns from our easement ownersSpotted lantern flies aren’t happy with the #1 answer... ...read more

This slow and steady critter stole our hearts! Meet your 2026 Potomac Critter of the YearThis small critter plays a mighty big role in our Potomac River region’s ecosystem. ...read more

The latest updates from the Potomac Interceptor Sewage SpillWhat you need to know about this massive pollution incident and how you can help us demand accountability and action ...read more

New report: The Potomac River is named the “Most Endangered River" in the United StatesData center sprawl is slowly draining the Potomac River region’s resources ...read more

5 Potomac region running routes to help you spring into the warm weather seasonRunning towards a healthier Potomac River and enjoying summer nature ...read more

An invisible threat is jeopardizing the health of the Potomac River - but we’re taking actionTake a deep dive with us to understand how PFAS saturated our waterways, the risks to our health, and what we can do to fight back ...read more

Speak up: Tell DC Water to clean up its sewage mess with stronger restoration plansPotomac Conservancy calls on the public to submit comments by March 31 to amplify our demands for a stronger river clean-up response ...read more

DC isn’t the only cherry blossom sweet spot; the rest of the Potomac River region has them too!From city-vibes to quiet trails we have lots of cherry blossom spotting options 5 places to see cherry blossoms and celebrate spring in the Potomac River region ...read more






