The Potomac Conservancy uses its publications and outreach to promote a better public understanding of the Potomac River watershed. Media queries should be directed to Anne Sundermann, Senior Director of Communications & Outreach, sundermann@potomac.org, 301.608.1188 x208.
2011
•Group learns about fungi down by the Potomac River (Gazette, July 12, 2011)
•4 in 5 male bass showing female characteristics (WTOP, June 5, 2011)
•Chemicals linked to intersex fish focus of Potomac Conservancy forum on endocrine disruptors (Washington Post & others via Associated Press, June 2, 2011)
•Potomac Conservancy a hub for river education, protection (Potomac Patch, May 24, 2011)
•Trump's tree work festers in Loudoun (Washington Post, May 15, 2011)
•Taking steps to make the Potomac healthy (Washington Grantmakers Daily, April 21, 2011)
•Tax incentives for land conservation get an extension - Winchester Star, January 28, 2011
2010
•Environmental Group Pressing For Answers On Intersex Fish- NBC Washington, April, 2010
2009
•The New Polluters of the Potomac -Washington Post, April 19, 2009
2008
• Couple works with Potomac Conservancy -Northern Virginia Daily, June 21, 2008
• Rescuers Advise: 'Respect This River' -Potomac Almanac, May 28, 2008
• Schools commit to plant more trees -Frederick Gazette, May 15, 2008
• Community works together to create a natural classroom - Frederick Gazette, April 30, 2008
• Thurmont officials willing to entertain strategic planning - Frederick Gazette, April 10, 2008
• Those who can't, study (Editorial) - Washington Post, March 22, 2008
State of the Nation's River Reports
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.
- State of the Nation's River 2010: Farms & Forests - Web Page
- 2010 report (pdf)
- State of the Nation's River 2009: Emerging Contaminants - Web Page
- 2009 report (pdf )
- State of the Nation's River 2008: Stormwater - Web Page
- 2008 report (pdf)
- State of the Nation's River 2007 - Web Page
- 2007 Report (pdf)
Annual Reports:
• Conservancy 2010 Annual Report
• Conservancy 2009 Annual Report
• Conservancy 2008 Annual Report
•Growing Native 2010 Report (coming soon)
•Growing Native 2009 Report
•Growing Native 2008 Report
•Growing Native 2007 Report
Other Publications
Press Releases, etc.
2011
2010
•Rapid development in the Potomac River region fragments forests and consumes farm acreage - November, 2010
•‘Growing Native’ supports a decade of environmental kinship - September, 2010
•Potomac Conservancy Earns Land Trust Accreditation - August 4, 2010
•Potomac Conservancy Launches Fish Mystery Campaign - April 20, 2010
2009
•The New Pollutants Brewing in Our Water - November 11, 2009
•89 Acres of Cedar Creek Farmland Protected - June 30, 2009
2008
• Frederick County Schools Adopt Tree Canopy Goal - April 28, 2008
• Easement Donor Lauded for Dedication to Cedar Creek Conservation Efforts - April 4, 2008
2007
• First "State of the Nation's River" report rates Potomac's health a D+ - November 13, 2007
• Potomac Conservancy Signs Easement on Salamander Property in Loudoun County - October 31, 2007
• Potomac Conservancy, Frederick County Public Schools Team to Plant Trees and Create Healthy Habitat - October 2, 2007
• Potomac Conservancy Accepts 50th Conservation Property Donation - August 30, 2007
• Groups Call on Leggett to Develop Strong Regulations to Meet Montgomery Council's "Complete and Green Streets" Guidelines - Stormwater Partners, July 5, 2007