Our Swimmable Potomac Report summarizing the findings of the Community Science Water Quality Monitoring program has just been published. The good news? The river is frequently safe for swimming, which is more scientific support for lifting the swim ban in DC. Help us tell Mayor Bowser it’s time! We want everyone to be able to … Read More
This week at Potomac Riverkeeper Network we are commemorating Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved individuals in the U.S. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th and is known as the day of freedom and liberation. The start of Juneteenth originated in Texas when in 1865 it was announced by the U.S. Major General … Read More
Today at Potomac Riverkeeper Network, we celebrate the beauty of the Earth and continue the fight to keep it clean and safe for people and wildlife everywhere. We join with people around the world to recognize the role we play in climate disasters and to begin to take accountability for these issues. I love Earth … Read More
Getting out to enjoy natural bodies of water has long been a staple of summer recreation. On an oppressively hot summer day, there is no better way to get outdoors and escape the heat than by taking a dip. I have many fond memories of summer days spent swimming, tubing, wading, and just lounging in … Read More
To achieve our mission of improving recreation access, our Water Quality Monitoring Program is a key component of the Swimmable Potomac Campaign. We rely on a dedicated team of volunteer community scientists who are rigorously trained by Potomac Riverkeeper and other skilled and knowledgeable professionals. The volunteers conduct weekly water sampling and testing from a … Read More
I was just a kid 50 years ago on the first Earth Day in 1970. A lot has changed since then, both in the Potomac watershed, and more broadly, for our planet. We find ourselves facing even more dire long-term ecological consequences than the founders of Earth Day did half a century ago as the … Read More
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