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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.


In the NewsRelaxing Jen

Six years later, gender-bending fish in our water supply remain a mystery -Washington Post, November 24, 2009
Report: Pollutants in DC Area Drinking Water -Washington Times, November 12, 2009
'Toxic Stew' of Chemicals Blamed for Intersex Fish in Potomac -Washington Post, November 12, 2009
"Invisible" Potomac pollution a threat for fish, humans? -Baltimore Sun, November 12, 2009
Tomorrow’s Trees Today -Washington Post, October 7, 2009
The New Polluters of the Potomac -Washington Post, April 19, 2009
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
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

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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.

Winchester Landowner Protects City Wetlands - June 16, 2008
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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