The news about PFAS -- toxic "forever" chemicals -- gets worse and worse. Read this piece about how exposure to them during early pregnancy can lead to obesity and heart disease. ow.ly/wK9F50TgXlh We won't give up on data collection, advocacy, and enforcement.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Join our Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls for the FINAL Riverpalooza trip of the year! Reserve your seat here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverpal…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! Explore the beauty of the Upper Potomac before the season ends. Reserve your seat here: 🚣🏼‍♂️ ow.ly/w0M050TkFNj

Don't miss this years Shenandoah Low Down Festival! Get the opportunity to hear Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf speak on his work in the watershed and challenges being faced. For more details and to register: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/shenando…

Celebrate World Rivers Day with us on Sunday September 22, 2024 by being a part of our third annual boat parade and fundraiser! After the parade, join us at Cantina Bambina for drinks and celebration! Start fundraising today, register here: ow.ly/Q0zl50Tmlnb

This week's WQM results reflect the gorgeous weather we've had! Between the Upper and Lower Potomac, there were only three sites that did not meet water quality standards for E. Coli. Make sure you get outside and enjoy the weather and the water while conditions are this good!

Join our friends at Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative on Friday, Sept 20 at 10 a.m. for this fascinating presentation by noted conservation photographer, Krista Schlyer. Both fun and informative! Details and registration are here: anacostiaparkcommunity.org/upcoming-event…

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Vote for clean water today for a healthier, cleaner, and safer Potomac and Shenandoah for future generations! 🌊 ♥️ Photo Credit: Jamie Edwards

There are only 4 days left before our World Rivers Day Boat Parade and Fundraiser!!! It's not too late to get yourself in the running for one of our three prizes for top place fundraisers! Register here: ow.ly/jWTX50TqtvQ

The end of the water quality monitoring season is here! As we wrap up the season, we want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing volunteers and sponsors who without, this program wouldn't be possible. #waterqualitymonitoring #waterquality #potomacriver #potomacriverkeeper

As the risk of PFAS -- toxic "legacy" chemicals -- becomes more understood, the news gets worse and worse. Read this incredibly troubling piece from the NY Times: ow.ly/gMoK50Tukui

Check out these awesome pictures from our World Rivers Day Boat Parade and Fundraiser this past Sunday! We were able to raise nearly $7,000 for clean water! How incredible is that! Our boating community really showed up for this event so huge thank you to them! 🛥️💦

PFAS -- toxic "forever" chemicals -- are a huge problem. And we don't yet know how serious because testing is simply not being done. Read this compelling piece about what must be done: ow.ly/sfgv50TwcrQ

They're here, they're here!!! All of the photos are finally in from our Annual Benefit Gala Party on the Pier 2024! And they are GORGEOUS! ow.ly/et4550TxuAt If you have any photos taken that night, please feel free to share them on social media and tag us!

Check out these mighty mussels! 💪🏽 They are a great species to celebrate during #SourceWaterProtectionWeek because they help keep water clean for more than 6 million people in the Potomac Watershed! #ProtectTheSource  #SourceWaterProtectionWeek

What does this perpetual rain mean to our rivers? Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, is happy to report that the bump in the flow for the mainstem of the Potomac is nowhere near a concern. The summer drought has left enough capacity to absorb what rain we did get.

We are so grateful to have had Emily Franc on the PRKN team for the past 6 years as our VP of Development and Philanthropy. We are going to miss Emily, but are so excited for her future adventures and will continue to build upon the amazing impact she has left for us at PRKN.

Join Anacostia Parks & Community Collaborative on Friday, October 18 at 10 a.m. to learn how climate change affects the mental health of our children. The disfavored may not be prepared for this crisis. Details and registration are here: ow.ly/JgCa50T6CKY

Want to know what we are doing about environmental justice? Read this great piece, featuring Dean Naujoks, our Potomac Riverkeeper, in the Georgetown Voice: ow.ly/uccq50TOp2q

Check out this news featuring Mark Frondorf, Shenandoah Riverkeeper, about the challenges and progress in the Shenndoah: ow.ly/5wKr50TPW25