Experiencing the River - Potomac Riverkeeper Network

Online Training Modules for Citizen Science Volunteers Now Available

on June 9, 2020

We have had to make adjustments for our water quality monitoring program due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but only so that the important…

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Making the Potomac Swimmable Again – Citizen Science Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program Has Started

on May 29, 2020

To achieve our mission of improving recreation access, our Water…

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Potomac Riverkeeper Network Summer 2019 Water Quality Monitoring Results

on February 19, 2020

We had a highly successful summer protecting and defending the Potomac River through our citizen science water quality monitoring program. It’s a…

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Respect the Shenandoah

on February 6, 2020

The Shenandoah River is near and dear to the hearts of all those who grew up in the Shenandoah Valley as I…

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We Need a New Public Access Site on the North Fork Shenandoah

on September 24, 2019

Our rivers are such a source of pleasure as well as giving us our sustaining drinking water. In addition to the latter, though, we…

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Is it Safe to Swim?

on June 6, 2019

I’ve been working to protect rivers, lakes, and coastal waters for more than 30 years now,…

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We’re Launching the Sea Dog to Help Us Monitor the Quality of the River!

on March 18, 2019

Washington, D.C. – March 19– Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today launched the Sea Dog, a 42 foot Chesapeake…

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New Water Testing Program at PRKN!

on September 26, 2018

I’m really thrilled to announce the launch of our water quality testing program in D.C. waters! Potomac Riverkeeper is…

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DOEE Water Quality Standards, Proposed Rule Comments

on June 18, 2018

Our comments on the Department of Energy and Environment’s (“DOEE”) proposed changes to water quality standards, based on…

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RIVERPALOOZA 2018 Kick-Off Set for June 2

on May 11, 2018

RiverPalooza is back with fun and breathtakingly beautiful river outings! Help us kick-off this year’s celebration by joining…

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