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SUMMARY:Splash and Dash: All Out Open Water Swim w/ DCAC
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN) and The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) for DCAC’s annual open water swim event and fundraiser – the All Out Open Water Swim (formerly DCAC’s Swim for Life)! \n\n\n\nJoin us for this unique opportunity to swim in the Potomac River with a view of DC’s skyline and help fundraise for two fantastic organizations! This event will encourage individuals\, families\, and corporate teams to get physically active on or alongside the Potomac River — running\, walking\, or swimming — while raising awareness and funds to protect and restore the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. It will also support DCAC’s mission of promoting swimming for fitness\, health\, wellness\, and competition for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. \n\n\n\nThe race will include both a 2.5K (one lap of course) and 5K (two laps of course) swim option. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: DCAC\n\n\n\n\n\nNot only is this event fun and active\, but you also raise funds for a good cause! Proceeds benefit PRKN’s work to stop pollution\, make drinking water safe\, protect healthy river habitats\, and enhance the use and enjoyment of the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds. \n\n\n\nSwimmers either must be registered USMS members to participate\, or complete a USMS one event form and pay the associated fee ($20). \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS SWIM IS ONLY OPEN TO PARTICIPANTS 18 AND OVER. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe understand there are ongoing concerns related to the January 19 Potomac Interceptor sewage spill into the Potomac River. Currently\, conditions are safe to conduct this swim event in National Harbor. We will continue to monitor water quality monitoring leading up to the event as well as the day prior to ensure safe conditions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/splash-and-dash-all-out-open-water-swim-w-dcac/
CATEGORIES:PRKN Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Oxon Cove Clean Up (Paddling OPTIONAL!) - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
DESCRIPTION:Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network on August 7th at Oxon Cove to help chip away at the decades of legacy trash that have washed up on the shore. \n\n\n\nA great amount of trash flows into Oxon Cove from the rest of the Potomac Watershed\, and one of our long term goals is to work to mitigate the flow of trash from Oxon Run into the Potomac. Come out\, bring a friend\, and spend spend a couple of hours cleaning up with us! \n\n\n\nAs part of our brand new Trash Free Boat Brigade\, we will have volunteers in their personal kayaks cleaning from on the water ahead of the land-based portion of the cleanup\, and others along the water in waders and heavy boots. For those on foot – it should be noted that there is about a mile hike down to the cove. Boots\, long pants\, water bottles\, sunscreen\, bug repellant\, and tetanus shots are strongly encouraged. Hip waders are a plus! \n\n\n\nWe will provide grabbers\, gloves\, hand sanitizer\, trash bags and information about the Potomac River. A larger PRKN boat will be at the cove with safety supplies and a hydration station. \n\n\n\nWe are happy to partner with Ward 8 Woods on this event\, and members of their team will be joining us the day of.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNote: All parties interested in being part of the kayaking component of the event – please reach out to Bill Szymanski\, captain of the Boat Brigade\, at billszy@gmail.com\, as logistics will differ slightly. Kayakers will be required to bring their own boat to the event\, and have modified parking instructions. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATIONOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm6411 Oxon Hill Road\, Oxon Hill\, MD 20745 \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/oxon-cove-clean-up-paddling-optional-volunteers-needed/
CATEGORIES:PRKN Event,PRKN Featured Event,Volunteer Events
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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\nTurn it into a weekend trip – enjoy overnight camping available through Harper’s Ferry Adventure Center! \n\n\n\nJoin us at Harper’s Ferry Brewing after the paddle! 🥤 \n\n\n\nShuttle Service: (Sorry\, NO shuttle service for hard kayaks or canoes for this event) \n\n\n\n\n\n\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:River & Trail Outfitters99 Cary Lu Circle Unit 108Harpers Ferry\, WV 25425\n\n\n\n\n\nArrival & Check in Time: 12:00 pm\n\n\n\nShuttle Departs to Put-In: 1:00 pm\n\n\n\nEstimated End Time: 5:00 pm\n\n\n\nPaddle Level: Beginner-Intermediate (can handle more advanced whitewater strokes)\n\n\n\nPaddle Distance: 7 miles\n\n\n\n\nIncluded with each registration: \n\n\n\n\nRiverkeeper Leader\n\n\n\nRental canoe or kayak\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\nPRKN Dry Bag\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReusable water bottle (please no 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\nRTO Waiver – Participant Waiver\n\n\n\nIf possible\, please print\, fill out and bring this waiver with you to the event.\n\n\n\nNOTE: Both waivers are required per person!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by
URL:https://potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/explorations-with-your-riverkeeper-goodbye-summer-blowout-w-potomac-riverkeeper/
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