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 River today issued a Position Statement concerning the proposed KOA Campground construction on Rt. 9 west of Berkeley Springs in which they urge Scenic, LLC, … Read More
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 which prohibits the sale of certain products containing PFAS which Gov. Larry Hogan signed today, PRKN President Nancy Stoner announced today. Said Stoner, PFAS chemicals … Read More
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 ALL DAY MUSIC! Friday, June 17, 2022 – 4 pm – 9 pmSaturday, June 18, 2022 – 11 am – 9 pm What is the … Read More
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 part, has lots of plans for this year! Check the schedule — and don’t miss the Cacapon Riverfest event at the end of April! DAY, … Read More
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 have shown evidence of possible metals pollution. The Mettiki facility has submitted a request for a reissuance of its Clean Water Act discharge (NPDES) permit … Read More
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 in Battle for Nation’s River This 18 minute audo recording will be of interest because goes into more depth about the town of Luke, Maryland, … Read More
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 to Sue for Releasing Contaminated Stormwater Washington, D.C. – Three environmental groups took legal action today against the operator of a West Virginia coal storage … Read More
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 chemicals in fish and water in the Antietam Creek and surrounding region. Said Walls, “Although banned nearly 15 years ago, the presence of these chemicals, … Read More
Although the name Antietam may derive from an Algonquian phrase meaning “swift-flowing stream,” much of the 41 miles of the creek is really quite placid. It’s a lovely location for beginner paddlers to get experience and confidence. With plenty of access points, the river is also easy to put in and take out small watercraft … Read More
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