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Upper Potomac Riverkeeper

Biosolid Permit Applications in MD

Map of Land Application Permits for Biosolids In Maryland

04/08/2024

Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, knows pretty much everything there is to know about mapping. He has created the map below to show where there are active biosolid permits for … Read More

Categories Keeper's Blog, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
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PRKN & Friends of the Cacapon River Urge Caution on Proposed Campground

05/08/202305/08/2023

Emphasize Importance of Adequate Analysis of Sewer Lines Across Cacapon River, Control of Sediment During and After Construction, and Protection of Shoreline Potomac Riverkeeper Network and Friends of the Cacapon … Read More

Categories Litigation & Advocacy, Press Releases, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
Action Alert

Urge EPA to add PFOA and PFOS to toxic substance list

10/31/202210/31/2022
Categories Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
Breaking News

Passage of Legislation Restricting Sale of Toxic Chemicals in Maryland Applauded by Potomac Riverkeeper Network

04/21/2022

Legacy Toxins in Carpets, Food Packaging, Firefighting Foam Prohibited Washington, DC – April 21 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) applauds Maryland’s General Assembly for passing the “George “Walter” Taylor Act … Read More

Categories Press Releases, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
CAPACON-RIVERFEST

Cacapon Riverfest

04/01/202203/31/2022

Join us for a celebration of the Cacapon River in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The festival will include a river parade, contests, environmental presentations, an artisan market, food, drink and … Read More

Categories Uncategorized, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
2022

Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative 2022

04/01/202203/31/2022

The Keep the Cacapon Clean Initiative is alive and well! Although Covid presented a lot of problems to holding the in person events, the coalition of which Brent is a … Read More

Categories Uncategorized, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
Mettiki Coal

Public Hearing on Reissuance of Clean Water Act Discharge Permit for Mettiki Coal Set for March 24

09/25/202102/22/2021

The Mettiki Coal operation in Western Maryland is suspected of periodically discharging contaminated water which makes its way into drinking wells and the North Branch of the Potomac River. Past inspections … Read More

Categories Campaigns/Programs (UPRK), Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
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Sailor Turns Sleuth in Battle for Nation’s River

09/29/202109/01/2020

You’ll enjoy this feature story by Tom Pelton of Environmental Integrity Project on Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls and his battle to save the Upper Potomac River: “Sailor Turns Sleuth … Read More

Categories Campaigns/Programs (PRK), Keeper's Blog, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
Press Release

Notice of Intent to Sue D&L Coal Company

09/25/202107/16/2020

UPPER POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER FILES NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUE D&L COAL COMPANY FOR CLEAN WATER ACT VIOLATIONS Coal Loading Operation Serving Former Luke Paper Mill Subject of Notice of Intent … Read More

Categories Campaigns/Programs (UPRK), Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
Press Release

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

09/29/202106/22/2020

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 of high levels of PFAS … Read More

Categories Campaigns/Programs (UPRK), Press Releases, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper
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  • Acid Mine Drainage Testing in the Upper Potomac 
  • Bacterial Monitoring in the Upper Potomac Watershed
  • Drone Surveillance
  • PFAS Investigation
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  • Get the Cattle Out
  • Shenandoah Algae Elimination
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