State of the Nation’s River Report Released
Watershed Stressed from Poor Land Use, Rates a D+
The landscapes and waters of the Potomac watershed are the foundation of much of the region’s beauty and quality of life. This new report provides an overview and assessment of the condition of the nation’s river and offers solutions on how to meet the needs of our populace while maintaining vigorous and healthy lands and waters.
January 2, 2008 - A Washington Post Editorial
Dirty Water: Trouble on the way to a clean Chesapeake Bay and Patuxent and Potomac Rivers: THE METROPOLITAN area’s waterways are losing the fight against pollution. After years of improvement, the Potomac Conservancy slapped its namesake river with a D-plus grade… More here.
The Conservancy has also released its Potomac Agenda, which urges decision makers and elected officials to take immediate action to protect the Potomac River, which also affects the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
For more information, contact Anne Sundermann, Director of Communications, at sundermann@potomac.org.
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