Potomac Conservancy http://www.potomac.org/site Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:40:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 en Support New VA Stormwater Goals on July 7 http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/02/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/02/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:40:50 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=583 Virginia’s Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) has proposed new rules that will govern stormwater runoff from development after construction is complete. The proposed rules are a dramatic improvement over current regulations, reducing both the amount of pollutants and the damage to waterways from excess runoff.   This is our opportunity to promote long-term protection of our waters. Because the rules will require more of developers, we expect vocal opposition to the rules. Your participation is critical to show our strong support so that DCR will not be pushed into weakening the rules and allowing our water quality problems to escalate.

Date/Time: July 7, 7 pm
Location: Manassas City Council Chambers, 9027 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia
For more information:
- Click here for details on the public meeting schedule. Learn about stormwater issues here.
- You can read the proposed rules here.
- For more information on the campaign to pass these rules, contact Patrick Felling, Virginia Policy Coordinator, Potomac Conservancy at Felling@potomac.org.

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/02/feed/ Conservancy Preserves Farm Acreage in Frederick Cty, VA http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/01/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/01/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:37:25 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=582 Frederick County’s first easement strengthens its commitment to preserving its agricultural heritage and protecting water quality

 

Winchester, VA - The Frederick County Easement Authority (CEA) and Potomac Conservancy proudly announce the closing of the first conservation easement closed through the counties Purchase of Development Rights program. The easement will protect an 89-acre farm in the Cedar Creek watershed, ensuring it will be available for agriculture for generations to come. Click here for the press release and here for NVDaily coverage.

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/07/01/feed/ Conservancy Profiled in 2009-2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/05/19/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/05/19/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 16:20:57 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=560 Every year, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington features the Metro area’s best and most promising nonprofits.  Potomac Conservancy has been chosen for inclusion in the 2009-10 Catalogue—one of 4 nature organizations chosen for this honor. Ninety Catalogue reviewers and staff believe that Potomac Conservancy is one of the finest smaller nonprofits that Greater Washington has to offer! Here’s the link to the list of this year’s Catalogue.  Click here to join the Conservancy today!

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/05/19/feed/ Possible Link between: Intersex Fish & Fish Kills http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/24/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/24/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:16:51 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=548 A new study indicates that some of the same pollutants that apparently cause male fish in the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers to exhibit female characteristics (i.e., intersex characteristics) may also leave them vulnerable to disease and large-scale fish kills. The study, from the U.S. Geological Survey researcher Laura Robertson, injected largemouth bass with estrogen. Those fish were then found to produce lower levels of a hormone called hepcidin that is believed to bolster immune systems. Click here for more information.

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/24/feed/ Conservancy Writes in to WashPost about Endocrine Disruptors http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/19/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/19/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:28:56 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=543 Conservancy President Hedrick Belin writes, "Intersex fish in our rivers are an ominous sign of things to come. We know little about what causes this condition, and we need to know more. The Potomac Conservancy believes that it is time to answer the question of whether and how these compounds affect animal and human health, in particular, the development of our children. We call on the new administration to find — and fund — solutions for this important problem.  Click here for the full article.

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/19/feed/ Job Opening: Director of Restoration http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/08/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/08/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:38:20 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=537  

Potomac Conservancy seeks a Director of Restoration to lead and expand its restoration program.  The Director of Restoration will be responsible for identifying and implementing restoration projects that improve water quality in targeted watersheds as well as compliment the Conservancy’s policy and land protection initiatives.  Click here for details.

 

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2009/04/08/feed/ Do Good: Give to Potomac Conservancy! http://www.potomac.org/site/2008/11/22/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2008/11/22/#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:47:58 +0000 admin http://www.potomac.org/site/blog/index.php?postID=453 From December 2008 Washingtonian...Potomac Conservancy: This group worked with Montgomery County to improve the collection of storm water...and promotes best practicessuch as keeping cows out of streams that feed th river. It does restoration work ... and preserves headwaters areas. How To Help: Help plant trees or collect seeds for native hardwoods that state foresters can then plant. Giving: $35 pays for 5 trees to be planted along streams; $1,000 buys 250 feet of fencing to keep livestock out of streams. To donate, go to www.potomac.org.The December issue of Washingtonian magazine encourages readers to be generous in the article, "64 Ways to Do Good." The piece recognizes Potomac Conservancy as a "charity worthy of your time, energy, and money."

 

The article highlights our work in Montgomery County on reducing stormwater pollution, our stream restoration projects on farmlands, and our Growing Native seed collection project. This endorsement lets the public know about the work we’re doing to protect the Potomac River.

 

Your generous donation today can help us continue and expand these projects to protect the Potomac and its tributaries!

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2008/11/22/feed/ Reports available from Potomac Conservancy http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/11/13/state-of-the-nations-river-report-released/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/11/13/state-of-the-nations-river-report-released/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:48:52 +0000 Potomac Admin http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/11/13/state-of-the-nations-river-report-released/ The State of the Nation’s River 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.

Recent Release: The Valley and The Creek, The Timeless Connection between Fort Valley, Virginia, and Passage Creek is now available. Click here to download the pdf (3.32 MB).

Passage Creek Aquatic Community Assessment: The Conservancy, and researchers from Virginia Tech’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife launched a comprehensive study of this North Fork Shendanoah River tributary in 2007. Our report is available here. 

 

]]> http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/11/13/state-of-the-nations-river-report-released/feed/ POTOMAC RIVERBOAT PARTY http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/10/01/events-do-not-delete/ http://www.potomac.org/site/2007/10/01/events-do-not-delete/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:27:45 +0000 admin http://s26157.gridserver.com/site/2007/10/01/events-do-not-delete/

The Cherry Blossom

The Cherry Blossom, Alexandria, VA

Click here for directions and parking information

Join Potomac Conservancy
Aboard the riverboat
Cherry Blossom

Honoring Virginia State Senator Patsy Ticer
Senator Ticer, a longtime advocate for protecting our natural resources through land preservation and protection,
will receive Potomac Conservancy’s Distinguished Service Award.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Cherry Blossom Riverboat, Alexandria City Marina, 3 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

6:30 - 8:30 pm
Full, open bar and substantial hors d’oeuvres at the dock.
Dance to the beat of “Hey Norton!” and their mix of R&B, Soul, and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

8:30 - 9:30 pm
Evening cruise, including dessert, drinks, and coffee.

Tickets are $200 per person*

*$100 of your ticket amount is not tax-deductible.

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Join Potomac Conservancy for
an Evening on the Potomac

Enjoy a spectacular evening on the river, with remarks from Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and producer of the FRONTLINE documentary Poisoned Waters, which examines pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River and its effect on human health.

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: A Riverfront Home in McLean, Virginia

Cuisine by the Goodstone Inn & Estate

  • Tarver King, Executive Chef, formerly of five-star, five-diamond Woodland Inn
  • Neal Wavra, Sommelier, formerly of Charlie Trotter’s and Blackberry Farm

Tickets are $500 per person*