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SUMMARY:Explorations with Your Riverkeeper: Shenandoah Snorkeling Paddle w/ Shenandoah Riverkeeper
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Alan Lehman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to see the Shenandoah River from a whole new perspective? Join Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf for an unforgettable paddle-and-snorkel adventure on the beautiful South Fork of the Shenandoah River. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t your typical float trip. We’ll paddle a scenic stretch of river with plenty of stops to slip into the water\, mask up\, and explore what’s happening beneath the surface. The Shenandoah is full of surprises\, and snorkeling reveals an entire hidden world of fish\, aquatic life\, and river-bottom habitats that most people never get to see. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdding to the adventure\, we’ll be joined by Mike Selckmann\, Associate Director for Aquatic Habitats at the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB). Mike will help us uncover the fascinating story of freshwater mussels—one of the river’s most important and most overlooked creatures.  \n\n\n\nThese remarkable animals are natural water filters\, with a single mussel capable of filtering 5-15 gallons of water every day. Historically\, healthy mussel beds helped keep the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers clean and thriving. Today\, however\, robust mussel populations on the Shenandoah are rare. But efforts are underway to turn that around. \n\n\n\nWhere did all the mussels go? Mercury contamination? Increased sediment? Rising water temperatures? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Selckmann of ICPRB talks about the mighty mussel to snorkeling attendees while SRK Mark Frondorf listens intently in the background. Photo Credit: Alan Lehman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThose are exactly the kinds of questions we’ll explore together as we snorkel\, observe\, and learn about the challenges—and hope—for restoring this critical part of the river ecosystem. \n\n\n\nBecause this trip has a strong community science and exploration component\, we ask that participants feel comfortable swimming and spending time in the water so we can focus on discovering mussels and learning about the river’s underwater world. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the Shenandoah\, this is your chance to find out. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, grab your snorkel gear (or use ours) and reserve your spot early. Come join your Riverkeeper for a day of paddling\, snorkeling\, and river discovery. \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see what we find down there. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRIP DETAILS\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nArrival Location:Downriver Canoe Company884 Indian Hollow RoadBentonville\, VA 22610\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival & Check in Time: 10:00 am\n\n\n\nShuttle Departs to Put-In: 11:00 am\n\n\n\nEstimated End Time: 4:00 pm\n\n\n\nPaddle Level: Intermediate\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with each registration: \n\n\n\n\nRiverkeeper Leader\n\n\n\nRental canoe or kayak\n\n\n\nPaddle insurance\n\n\n\nPersonal flotation device for the day (with rental)\n\n\n\nSnorkel equipment\n\n\n\nShuttle Service (if applicable)\n\n\n\nSRK Swag Bag\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPacked lunch\n\n\n\nReusable water bottle (please no single-use plastic bottles or glass) \n\n\n\nWear proper footwear. NO FLIP-FLOPS. Old gym shoes\, sandals with a strap\, and water shoes work great\n\n\n\nSunscreen\, hat and rain gear\n\n\n\nSnacks and drinking water (no glass bottles)\n\n\n\nChange of clothes\n\n\n\nDry Bag or Waterproof Container (if you bring a phone or a non-waterproof camera\, you need a way to protect it)\n\n\n\n\nTo do in advance:\n\n\n\n\nPRKN Waiver – Participant Waiver\n\n\n\nPlease fill out and return by EMAIL to ashley@prknetwork.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/explorations-with-your-riverkeeper-shenandoah-snorkeling-paddle-w-shenandoah-riverkeeper/
CATEGORIES:PRKN Featured Event,Explorations with Your Riverkeeper 2026
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SUMMARY:Explorations with Your Riverkeeper: Goodbye Summer Blowout w/ Potomac Riverkeeper
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, \n\n\nAugust 22\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Alan Lehman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned adrenaline junkie or a whitewater novice\, this trip is perfect for you! \n\n\n\nSay goodbye to the summer with this exhilarating paddle hitting some of the best whitewater in the Harpers Ferry area. You will travel over Bull Falls\, down the Staircase\, past Harpers Ferry National Historic Park\, and through Mad Dog and White Horse rapids! Two boat configurations\, whitewater ducky or a guided raft\, provides options for paddlers of varying skill levels! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDETAILS AND REGISTRATION TO COME!
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/explorations-with-your-riverkeeper-goodbye-summer-blowout-w-potomac-riverkeeper/
CATEGORIES:PRKN Featured Event,Explorations with Your Riverkeeper 2026
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SUMMARY:Making Waves 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sponsorships Available Now!\n\n\n\nMAKING WAVES:\n\n\n\nAn Evening to Benefit Potomac Riverkeeper Network\n\n\n\nOctober 4\, 2026River Farm • 7931 East Boulevard Drive • Alexandria\, VA 22308\n\n\n\nPlease join us for Making Waves\, an elegant evening to benefit Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN). Enjoy cocktails in the garden and dinner under the stars at beautiful River Farm\, a historic property overlooking the Potomac River. From the rupture of the Potomac Interceptor pipeline\, to being ranked the #1 Most Endangered River\, the Potomac River and its tributaries have faced unprecedented threats this year – and our Riverkeepers were there every step of the way. Every dollar raised will go towards what we do best: protecting\, defending and holding polluters accountable for every spill\, every leak\, and every Clean Water Act violation! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR\n\n\n\nBecome a sponsor by completing AND mailing the Sponsorship Commitment Form to Potomac Riverkeeper Network\, 3070 M St\, NW\, Washington DC 20007. Email Development Director\, Carlie Smith at carlie@prknetwork.org with questions regarding sponsorships. \n\n\n\nView Sponsorship Benefits and Commitment Form\n\n\n\nPurchase A Sponsorship (Online Method)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe work of Potomac Riverkeeper Network has never been more timely\, relevant\, or critical. Together\, we can work to protect the right to clean water for generations to come. Your generous and continued support helps to ensure that the rivers and tributaries of the Potomac Watershed are swimmable\, fishable\, and drinkable. Thank you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 2026 Annual Gala Sponsors\n\n\n\nRiver All Star – $25\,000 \n\n\n\nAnn O’Neil | Rick and Phoebe Peterson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Champion – $10\,000 \n\n\n\nMark Betts and Shelley Slade | Sally Davidson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Protector – $5\,000 \n\n\n\nPaul and Catherine Armington | Jane Lewis | Admiral J Paul Reason \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Defender – $2\,500 \n\n\n\nPat Munoz and Dorcas Adkins | Mark Obrinsky | Lois Schiffer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Guardian – $1\,000 \n\n\n\nDoug Barker and Sam Kilpatrick | Marney Bruce and John Middleton | Frank Cihlar \n\n\n\n John C. Cruden\, Beveridge and Diamond | E&W Law | Peter & Mary Ellen Levine
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/potomac-riverkeeper-network-2026-gala/
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SUMMARY:Shenandoah Low Down Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Shenandoah Riverkeeper\, Mark Frondorf at Rivers Bend Ranch set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the South Fork of the Shenandoah River on Sunday\, November 8\, 2026. This year’s Shenandoah Low Down will be held in Stanley\, VA at this gorgeous new venue! Mark will share his work in the Shenandoah watershed and challenges the river faces. We are offering light fare\, beverages (non-alcoholic)\, and live music. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet and mingle with other Shenandoah Valley organizations doing great work to protect our valley resources. \n\n\n\nThis event is in a partially enclosed outdoor pavilion. Please dress for the weather. \n\n\n\n*This event will be alcohol-free \n\n\n\nRivers Bend Ranch397 Riverbend Road Stanley\, VA 22851 \n\n\n\nCheck-in/arrival time: 12:30 pm | Event start time: 1:00 pm | Event end time: 4:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nGET REGISTERED
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/shenandoah-low-down-festival/
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