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Potomac News

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, Communications Manager, sundermann@potomac.org; 301.608.1188, x208.


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Community works together to create a natural classroom - Frederick Gazette, April 30, 2008
Wanted: green design -- Groups question lack of environmental safeguards in warehouse design - Frederick News Post, April 24, 2008
Thurmont officials willing to entertain strategic planning - Frederick Gazette, April 10, 2008
Those who can't, study (Editorial) - Washington Post, March 22, 2008
Youth volunteers learn forestry skills in Catoctin Mountains - Frederick Gazette, March 6, 2008
Resident's new forest conservation plan approved - Gazette, December 26, 2007
Fairfax wants help solving intersex fish issue - WTOP News, December 7, 2007
Group: Growth must be slowed to save Potomac - Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 14, 2007
Health of area watersheds at risk, activists say - Gazette, October 31, 2007
C&O Canal National Historical Park: Residents Want Abatement of Foul Odor - Washington Post, October 25, 2007
50th Easement Donated to River Conservation Unit - Winchester Star, Sept. 4, 2007
"We're All About Trees" - Growing Native project recruits volunteers to collect seeds - Winchester Star, August 28, 2007
Kayakers Feel the Heat of a Parched Potomac: Signs of global warming spied in free-flowing river - Potomac Gazette, August 3, 2007

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Conservancy Publications

RiverScape - quarterly newsletter
RiverUpdate - monthly e-newsletter
Potomac Advocate - Policy e-newsletter
Conservancy 2006 Annual Report
Growing Native 2006 Report
PWP 2007 Report
Good Neighbor Handbook
Clean Drinking Water brochure
Cedar Creek Revealed

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Press Releases, etc.

Frederick County Schools Adopt Tree Canopy Goal - April 28, 2008
Easement Donor Lauded for Dedication to Cedar Creek Conservation Efforts - April 4, 2008
• 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

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