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
We are very fortunate in the Potomac River watershed to live among people of all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds. It is a vibrant, lively community, filled with people of talent, passion, beauty, and love. I have always been grateful to live here, not just because of the beauty of the rivers, the forests, the parks, … Read More
Nutrient Management Plans Respect the Shenandoah is a broad-ranging campaign that encompasses more than just agriculture, but because so many of the water quality issues can be attributed to agricultural practices, the campaign necessarily has a considerable focus on how and where improvements can be made by and for the benefit of the farming community. … Read More
A major cause of pollution in the Shenandoah River is cattle manure. While many farmers are putting up fences and creating stream buffers to protect the river. Others permit their cattle herds unfettered access to the river and its tributaries. Unfortunately, cattle aren’t fastidious about where they defecate. What’s more, as they climb up and … Read More
The Shenandoah River has been plagued by excessive algae outbreaks for some time now. This was brought to light in 2005 when a large-scale fish kill triggered an investigation by Virginia’s Fish Kill Task Force into the underlying issues. The Task Force discovered that pollution from large agricultural operations was creating a whole host of … 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
The Respect the Shenandoah Campaign officially launches on July 1, 2020 with a virtual presentation by Mark Frondorf, Shenandoah Riverkeeper. During this short webinar, Mark will discuss the genesis and goals of the campaign – and why it’s important for all of our supporters to get involved! Water Wednesdays: Respect the Shenandoah Location: Online | … Read More
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 Department of the Environment (MDE) has proposed to reject efforts by GenOn Energy, the operator of three coal-fired plants in the state, to delay water pollution safeguards at three coal-fired … Read More
Unnecessary Action Encourages Industries to Pollute Washington, D.C. – March 27 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) strongly opposes the suspension of enforcement for violations of environmental law announced by the Trump Administration’s EPA, which sends a clear message to a broad swath of industries that the mere mention of COVID-19 will allow them to pollute … Read More
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 the fines and settlement for environmental violations perpetrated by Dominion Energy at the company’s Possum Point power station, announced today by Mark Herring, Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia. … Read More
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