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  • Press Release

    Murrin Internship Partnership Launched by PRKN and Shenandoah University

    on January 22, 2021

    Thanks to Generous Gift From Dan Murrin, Shenandoah University Intern Will Enhance Access to the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers  Washington, D.C. – January 22  –…


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  • Press Release

    1st Annual Swimmable Potomac Report Issued by PRKN

    on July 23, 2020

    POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK ISSUES SWIMMABLE POTOMAC REPORT Identifies Where and When The Potomac is Safe For Human Contact Washington, D.C. – July 23 – Potomac Riverkeeper…


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  • Press Release

    Cancellation of Atlantic Coast Pipeline Hailed by Shenandoah Riverkeeper

    on July 6, 2020

    Years of Diligent Advocacy Yields Major Victory Ending Environmentally Dangerous and Unnecessary Pipeline Washington, D.C. – July 6 – Shenandoah Riverkeeper and Potomac Riverkeeper Network…


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  • Press Release

    Troubling Findings of Forever Chemicals in Antietam Creek Announced by Upper Potomac Riverkeeper

    on June 22, 2020

    High Levels of PFAS Detected in Smallmouth Bass and Creek Waters Washington, D.C. – June 17– Upper Potomac Riverkeeper (UPRK) Brent Walls today announced findings…


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  • Press Release

    DEQ Taking Action on Route I-66 Alleged Violations

    on May 22, 2020

    Potomac Riverkeeper Commends Virginia Department of Environmental Quality for Action to Bring Route I-66 Construction Site Polluter to Account Investigation by Potomac Riverkeeper Identified Illegal…


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  • DEQ Issues Notice of Violation for VDOT Problems Related to “Transform 66” Project

    on May 12, 2020

    DEQ has issued the following Notice of Violation for VDOT problems that have been under investigation by Potomac Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks.


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  • Press Release

    Maryland Proposes to Reject Effort to Delay Pollution Reductions

    on April 4, 2020

    Three Coal-Fired Plants Affected, Must Meet Better Standard to Protect the Public Washington, D.C. – April 2 – Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks today announced that Maryland’s…


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  • Press Release

    UPPER POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST LUKE PAPERMILL

    on March 29, 2020

    Verso, Owner of the Company Refuses to Stop Polluting Washington, D.C. – March 25 – Upper Potomac Riverkeeper (UPRK) Brent Walls today announced…


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    POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK DECRIES EPA’s SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

    on March 27, 2020

    Unnecessary Action Encourages Industries to Pollute Washington, D.C. – March 27 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) strongly opposes the suspension of enforcement for violations of…


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  • POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER COMMENDS EPA AND VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL’S $1.4 MILLION FINE AGAINST DOMINION POWER FOR TOXIC COAL ASH DUMPING

    on March 15, 2020

    Investigation by Potomac Riverkeeper Led to Discovery of Illegal Activity at Possum Point Power Plant  Washington, D.C. – March 13 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) applauds…


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