Potomac Riverkeeper Network Announces Staff Promotions
Washington, DC – September 18 – David Flores, Brent Walls, and Ashley Flores all assumed new roles at Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), Betsy Nicholas, PRKN President announced today.
Virginia Environmental Regulators Propose Permit Without Limits on Toxins
Opposed By Lawmakers, Permit Would Allow Unregulated Discharges of PFAS – Toxic “Forever Chemicals” – Into Waterways From U.S. Army’s Fort Belvoir Senator Scott Surovell (D-34), Virginia’s Senate Majority Leader, … Read More
Virginia Campaign Coordinator
Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN)Location: Virginia (hybrid with travel across the Shenandoah and Potomac watersheds, including travel to Richmond 2-3 times/month, travel to office in DC 1-2 times/month).Preferably within 1-hour drive … Read More
Our Voices Matter: Standing Up for Clean Water around Ft. Belvoir
The Fort Belvoir stormwater discharge permit hearing was a powerful demonstration of community engagement. Everyday residents, by drawing on personal experiences as well as expertise, can make a difference by … Read More
PFAS and Sewage Sludge – What Farmers Need to Know
What are toxic PFAS and why are they a problem? PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals in many common and widely used products for their water repellent and heat-resistant … Read More
Cleaning Up Coal Ash FAQ
What is coal ash and why is it dangerous?
Coal ash, or coal combustion residuals (CCR) and also known as coal combustion byproducts (CCB), is the toxic waste left behind after burning coal for electricity.
Trash Free Shenandoah 2025
2025 is the fourth consecutive year of the Trash Free Shenandoah program that has resulted in the removal of enormous amounts of trash from the Shenandoah watershed. This year we … Read More
Betsy Nicholas Leads Potomac Riverkeeper Network as New President
Nicholas came to PRKN from Waterkeepers Chesapeake, the regional coalition of 17 Waterkeepers protecting the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays Watersheds. Previously, she worked as a trial attorney in the Environmental … Read More
Statement on EPA Environmental Rollbacks
Clean water is not just an environmental issue—it is an economic necessity. The Potomac River is the primary source of drinking water for the National Capital Region, including Washington, D.C., … Read More
Farewell – And thanks!
As I move on to my next chapter, I can’t but reflect on what serving as President of Potomac Riverkeeper Network has meant to me. There are many accomplishments of … Read More