Take action and make the Potomac River safe for swimming and fishing!
Our rivers are only as healthy as the lands that surround them. Discover what we’re doing to conserve riverside lands and keep the Potomac's upstream forests verdant and vibrant forever.
Too often our rivers, forests, and public lands are an afterthought in our growing community. Find out how we, together, can demand our elected leaders protect our streams and drinking water!
It takes a village to keep our local lands and waters healthy. Explore ways you can get involved and make a difference in the fight for clean water — right here in your community. Join us along the river!
Join 30,000 neighbors who are leading the fight for clean water and a healthy Potomac River!
The Potomac’s improving, but it’s not yet safe for swimming or fishing.
Good news, nature lovers: The Potomac River is in the middle of a comeback, but local waters are not yet safe for swimming or fish consumption.
Find out the Potomac’s latest health grade and learn what it will take to get our hometown river to an “A.”
We're "breaking" ground...on a new conservation corridor!
In celebration of our 30th Anniversary, Potomac Conservancy is launching an exciting initiative to form a Back Creek Conservation Corridor.
Our headwaters are home to the Potomac’s cleanest streams — and we want to keep it that way. With the community’s support, we'll forever protect natural lands and freshwater streams in the Shenandoah Valley.
Spring cleaning is here! Come get your hands dirty for clean water.
Looking for a fun way to give back to nature?
Grab your gloves and sunscreen, and join us at a spring cleanup event. You’ll pick up trash and plastic litter with fellow volunteers across the Potomac River region.
Find an upcoming event near you!
Take Me to the River is back. Join us!
You’re invited to our annual Take Me to the River Celebration and Fundraiser on Wednesday, May 15. We’re thrilled to be joined by special guest Tony Williams, Former Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Together, we’ll celebrate the progress we’re making for clean water and the Potomac River’s future. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view of the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers at DC Water’s HQO.
Buy your tickets and support our local river initiatives!
We’re crossing into a clean water future!
Potomac Conservancy proudly celebrates 30 years of fighting for clean water.
Our local forest protection, clean water advocacy, and community conservation results have been critical to the Potomac River’s recovery.
Read our 2022-2023 Annual Report and discover how our local movement is helping our community cross into a clean water future.
Protect and Defend the Potomac River!
Support Potomac Conservancy and help us protect local streams and vulnerable habitats from pollution and the climate crisis!
Become a monthly sustainer member and provide critical year-round funding for our local initiatives.
Together, we’ll make a difference!
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