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View PrioritiesYour river: The Potomac
Known as the Nation’s River, the Potomac River runs from Harpers Ferry to Point Lookout, MD, where it becomes a tidal waterway emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. The river is an important natural resource for residents of the Potomac River basin, particularly in providing drinking water for millions.
There are so many ways to enjoy the river but access is key! For the most current information, check out the Potomac Listings on Swim Guide.
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Report Hotline: 336.809.6041
Your river: The Upper Potomac
The Upper Potomac River is the northern, freshwater portion of the Potomac River. It consists of two main streams, the North and South Branches, which converge at Greenspring, WV. The South Branch begins in Hightown, VA, and the North Branch in Eglon, WV.
There are so many ways to enjoy the river but access is key! For the most current information, check out the Potomac Listings on Swim Guide.
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Report Hotline: 443.480.8970
Your river: the Shenandoah
The Shenandoah River consists of two branches, the North and South Forks, which both run approx. 100 miles before meeting in Front Royal, VA. From there, it continues another 57 miles before joining with the Potomac River in Harpers Ferry, WV.
There are so many ways to enjoy the river but access is key! For the most current information, check out the Shenandoah Riverkeeper Swim Guide.
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Report Hotline: 571.969.0746
The latest
Breaking news, advocacy updates, and clean water victories
Ongoing Fecal Contamination of Unnamed Tributary Identified by Potomac Riverkeeper Network as It Travels Through Culvert Beneath Impounded Sewage in C&O Canal
Staff find levels of fecal bacteria in stream increase by at least two orders of magnitude as it passes through culvert; observe water actively dripping from ceiling …
Health Advisory Lifted and Remediation Plan Proposed by DC Authorities — Read the President’s Statement
Potomac Riverkeeper Network President’s Statement on Recent Sewage Spill Pronouncements by DC Authorities Washington, DC — March 4 – Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) today released a statement…
Statement of Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas
Statement of Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas The collapse of the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipe triggered the most consequential sewage disaster our region – perhaps any…
Contamination From Spill Remains High, Says Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Spanish translation available: Versión en Español Results from February 12 and February 17 Water Sampling Still Shows E.coli Bacteria Significantly Above Allowable Recreational Levels Washington, DC –…
Press Release DC Sewer Spill Monitoring
Spanish translation available: Versión en Español POTOMAC RIVERKEEPER NETWORK CALLS FOR URGENT RESPONSE BY AUTHORITIES TO RAW SEWAGE SPILL Data From Group and University of Maryland Researchers…
Action Alert: Three PFAS Bills Need Your Support
These PFAS Bills Need Your Support Virginia’s legislative session is in full swing and PFAS is a hot topic. The Potomac Riverkeeper Network has been working to…
