Potomac Riverkeeper Network
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PRKN’s mission is to protect the right to clean water for all who live in and rely upon the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, protecting healthy river habitats, and enhancing use and enjoyment.
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay !These unsuspecting areas are known to filter sediment and improve water quality, act as buffers that prevent erosion, mitigate floods, AND are carbon sinks that sequester harmful CO2!
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #conservation #wetlands
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #conservation #wetlands
February 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay !These unsuspecting areas are known to filter sediment and improve water quality, act as buffers that prevent erosion, mitigate floods, AND are carbon sinks that sequester harmful CO2!
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #conservation #wetlands
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #conservation #wetlands
Help us honor and remember each of their stories by learning more about each of them: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Photo Credit: Scarlett H., Getty Images
Photo Credit: Scarlett H., Getty Images
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Help us honor and remember each of their stories by learning more about each of them: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Photo Credit: Scarlett H., Getty Images
Photo Credit: Scarlett H., Getty Images
UPRK and Program Director, Brent Walls (and tech wiz) put together this map to visualize the results of our water sampling from last Friday. Today, PRKN will be conducting more sampling with two UMD labs. Stay tuned for more updates!
#publichealth #riverkeeper #potomacriver #sewage #waterquality
#publichealth #riverkeeper #potomacriver #sewage #waterquality
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
UPRK and Program Director, Brent Walls (and tech wiz) put together this map to visualize the results of our water sampling from last Friday. Today, PRKN will be conducting more sampling with two UMD labs. Stay tuned for more updates!
#publichealth #riverkeeper #potomacriver #sewage #waterquality
#publichealth #riverkeeper #potomacriver #sewage #waterquality
PRKN has been on-site at the ongoing Potomac sewage spill everyday since last Monday. We collected samples on Friday 1/23 at a few sites to test bacteria levels and what we found was much worse than previously anticipated. Read the press release now: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/sampling-dat...
January 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM
PRKN has been on-site at the ongoing Potomac sewage spill everyday since last Monday. We collected samples on Friday 1/23 at a few sites to test bacteria levels and what we found was much worse than previously anticipated. Read the press release now: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/sampling-dat...
In the midst of the sewage spill chaos, it’s easy to feel helpless when it comes to protecting our rivers. Join us for this free webinar to learn what YOU can do to help make change!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-wedn... 👩🏽💻
#toxins #cleanwater #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-wedn... 👩🏽💻
#toxins #cleanwater #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver
January 26, 2026 at 6:27 PM
In the midst of the sewage spill chaos, it’s easy to feel helpless when it comes to protecting our rivers. Join us for this free webinar to learn what YOU can do to help make change!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-wedn... 👩🏽💻
#toxins #cleanwater #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-wedn... 👩🏽💻
#toxins #cleanwater #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver
Join us tonight at Innovation Elementary School in Arlington, VA to let DEQ know we want PFAS regulations in place to protect us and our water!
Photo Credit: Erinn Shirley
#actionalert #pfas #biosolids #potomacriver #foreverchemicals
Photo Credit: Erinn Shirley
#actionalert #pfas #biosolids #potomacriver #foreverchemicals
January 15, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Join us tonight at Innovation Elementary School in Arlington, VA to let DEQ know we want PFAS regulations in place to protect us and our water!
Photo Credit: Erinn Shirley
#actionalert #pfas #biosolids #potomacriver #foreverchemicals
Photo Credit: Erinn Shirley
#actionalert #pfas #biosolids #potomacriver #foreverchemicals
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Join us TOMORROW, January 7th at 6pm to hear firsthand from farm owners and operators about their experience with biosolids.
Register here: bit.ly/PFAS3
Register here: bit.ly/PFAS3
January 6, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Join us TOMORROW, January 7th at 6pm to hear firsthand from farm owners and operators about their experience with biosolids.
Register here: bit.ly/PFAS3
Register here: bit.ly/PFAS3
The end of the year is near, and so is the deadline to pledge CFC gifts! If you’re a federal worker who loves to de-stress on the river OR if you just love having clean water to drink, don’t forget Potomac Riverkeeper Network (87828) when making your CFC pledge.
#cfc #federalworkers #riverkeeper
#cfc #federalworkers #riverkeeper
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The end of the year is near, and so is the deadline to pledge CFC gifts! If you’re a federal worker who loves to de-stress on the river OR if you just love having clean water to drink, don’t forget Potomac Riverkeeper Network (87828) when making your CFC pledge.
#cfc #federalworkers #riverkeeper
#cfc #federalworkers #riverkeeper
In just 3 DAYS, join us for part 2 of our 3 parts PFAS webinars series where we’ll discuss the legislative aspect of PFAS in biosolids including implementing policy strategies, identifying solutions, and past experiences with PFAS policy.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In just 3 DAYS, join us for part 2 of our 3 parts PFAS webinars series where we’ll discuss the legislative aspect of PFAS in biosolids including implementing policy strategies, identifying solutions, and past experiences with PFAS policy.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Today we celebrate #WildlifeConservationDay in honor of the diverse wildlife that call the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers HOME. Let’s protect our wildlife by providing them with the clean water they need to thrive!
Photo Credit: Rob Wood 📸
#cleanwater #waterislife
Photo Credit: Rob Wood 📸
#cleanwater #waterislife
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Today we celebrate #WildlifeConservationDay in honor of the diverse wildlife that call the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers HOME. Let’s protect our wildlife by providing them with the clean water they need to thrive!
Photo Credit: Rob Wood 📸
#cleanwater #waterislife
Photo Credit: Rob Wood 📸
#cleanwater #waterislife
Giving Tuesday is almost here and we invite you to stand with us in saying NO to toxic PFAS in our waterways! Together, we can make clean and safe rivers a reality today, tomorrow, and for future generations who depend on us.
Donate Today: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/733... ♥️
Donate Today: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/733... ♥️
December 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Giving Tuesday is almost here and we invite you to stand with us in saying NO to toxic PFAS in our waterways! Together, we can make clean and safe rivers a reality today, tomorrow, and for future generations who depend on us.
Donate Today: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/733... ♥️
Donate Today: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/733... ♥️
‼️REGISTER TODAY‼️
Part I of this webinar series will examine how PFAS chemicals move through agricultural systems when biosolids are used as fertilizer, and the potential implications for human health, food safety, and water quality.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 👩🏽💻
Part I of this webinar series will examine how PFAS chemicals move through agricultural systems when biosolids are used as fertilizer, and the potential implications for human health, food safety, and water quality.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 👩🏽💻
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
‼️REGISTER TODAY‼️
Part I of this webinar series will examine how PFAS chemicals move through agricultural systems when biosolids are used as fertilizer, and the potential implications for human health, food safety, and water quality.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 👩🏽💻
Part I of this webinar series will examine how PFAS chemicals move through agricultural systems when biosolids are used as fertilizer, and the potential implications for human health, food safety, and water quality.
REGISTER HERE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 👩🏽💻
The awesome student body from Episcopal High School joined forces with us to help remove trash and plastic from our river! 50 students came to National Harbor and removed over 165 lbs of trash from the Potomac 👏🏽
Big kudos to EHS!
#cleanup #trash #pollution #plasticpollution #volunteer #nonprofit
Big kudos to EHS!
#cleanup #trash #pollution #plasticpollution #volunteer #nonprofit
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The awesome student body from Episcopal High School joined forces with us to help remove trash and plastic from our river! 50 students came to National Harbor and removed over 165 lbs of trash from the Potomac 👏🏽
Big kudos to EHS!
#cleanup #trash #pollution #plasticpollution #volunteer #nonprofit
Big kudos to EHS!
#cleanup #trash #pollution #plasticpollution #volunteer #nonprofit
Happy Halloween 👻
We hope you have safe and spooky festivities! Who’s up for creepy doll hunting on the river? 👀
Alan Lehman, Shenandoah Program Manager, found this baby doll on the South River in the valley.
#spooky #creepy #dolls #halloween #shenandoah #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper
We hope you have safe and spooky festivities! Who’s up for creepy doll hunting on the river? 👀
Alan Lehman, Shenandoah Program Manager, found this baby doll on the South River in the valley.
#spooky #creepy #dolls #halloween #shenandoah #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper
October 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Happy Halloween 👻
We hope you have safe and spooky festivities! Who’s up for creepy doll hunting on the river? 👀
Alan Lehman, Shenandoah Program Manager, found this baby doll on the South River in the valley.
#spooky #creepy #dolls #halloween #shenandoah #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper
We hope you have safe and spooky festivities! Who’s up for creepy doll hunting on the river? 👀
Alan Lehman, Shenandoah Program Manager, found this baby doll on the South River in the valley.
#spooky #creepy #dolls #halloween #shenandoah #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper
Looking for an adrenaline filled day to end your summer? Join PRKN and River and Trail Outfitters for whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah River! This is an event you don’t want to miss!
REGISTER TODAY: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
REGISTER TODAY: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
August 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looking for an adrenaline filled day to end your summer? Join PRKN and River and Trail Outfitters for whitewater rafting on the Shenandoah River! This is an event you don’t want to miss!
REGISTER TODAY: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
REGISTER TODAY: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Who said spooky season can't start in August? 👻
Join us on August 16, 2025 at Mallows Bay to explore the Chesapeake region's very own "ship graveyard" up close and personal!
Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Join us on August 16, 2025 at Mallows Bay to explore the Chesapeake region's very own "ship graveyard" up close and personal!
Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
July 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Who said spooky season can't start in August? 👻
Join us on August 16, 2025 at Mallows Bay to explore the Chesapeake region's very own "ship graveyard" up close and personal!
Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Join us on August 16, 2025 at Mallows Bay to explore the Chesapeake region's very own "ship graveyard" up close and personal!
Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Thursdays are for water quality sample testing 🤓
We have truly amazing volunteers that dedicate their time to making this program so successful - thank you!
#science #waterquality #waterqualitymonitoring #nationalharbor #lab #laboratory #cleanwater #potomac #potomacriver
We have truly amazing volunteers that dedicate their time to making this program so successful - thank you!
#science #waterquality #waterqualitymonitoring #nationalharbor #lab #laboratory #cleanwater #potomac #potomacriver
July 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thursdays are for water quality sample testing 🤓
We have truly amazing volunteers that dedicate their time to making this program so successful - thank you!
#science #waterquality #waterqualitymonitoring #nationalharbor #lab #laboratory #cleanwater #potomac #potomacriver
We have truly amazing volunteers that dedicate their time to making this program so successful - thank you!
#science #waterquality #waterqualitymonitoring #nationalharbor #lab #laboratory #cleanwater #potomac #potomacriver
Life is better on the river 🌈
#kayak #kayaklife #paddling #paddler #occoquanva #virginia #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #watershed #river #cleanrivers #riverkeeper #waterkeeper #conservation #environment #outdoors
#kayak #kayaklife #paddling #paddler #occoquanva #virginia #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #watershed #river #cleanrivers #riverkeeper #waterkeeper #conservation #environment #outdoors
July 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Life is better on the river 🌈
#kayak #kayaklife #paddling #paddler #occoquanva #virginia #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #watershed #river #cleanrivers #riverkeeper #waterkeeper #conservation #environment #outdoors
#kayak #kayaklife #paddling #paddler #occoquanva #virginia #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #watershed #river #cleanrivers #riverkeeper #waterkeeper #conservation #environment #outdoors
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆
We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday and if you celebrate on the Potomac or Shenandoah Rivers, be sure to remember:
- Leave No Trace! Please take all of your trash with you and leave the river better than how you found it. 🗑️
Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸
We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday and if you celebrate on the Potomac or Shenandoah Rivers, be sure to remember:
- Leave No Trace! Please take all of your trash with you and leave the river better than how you found it. 🗑️
Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸
July 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆
We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday and if you celebrate on the Potomac or Shenandoah Rivers, be sure to remember:
- Leave No Trace! Please take all of your trash with you and leave the river better than how you found it. 🗑️
Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸
We hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday and if you celebrate on the Potomac or Shenandoah Rivers, be sure to remember:
- Leave No Trace! Please take all of your trash with you and leave the river better than how you found it. 🗑️
Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸
LAST CHANCE to get our limited edition "Nothing Cleans A River Like A Lawsuit" eco-friendly merch! A truer statement has never been uttered. 😏
Buy yours today: www.bonfire.com/store/potoma...
Buy yours today: www.bonfire.com/store/potoma...
June 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
LAST CHANCE to get our limited edition "Nothing Cleans A River Like A Lawsuit" eco-friendly merch! A truer statement has never been uttered. 😏
Buy yours today: www.bonfire.com/store/potoma...
Buy yours today: www.bonfire.com/store/potoma...
EXPLORE life underwater on this unique Shenandoah Snorkeling Paddle with your local Shenandoah Riverkeeper! You never know what you might come across as we take a dip into the river in search of wildlife.
Register NOW before spots fill up! give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Register NOW before spots fill up! give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
June 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
EXPLORE life underwater on this unique Shenandoah Snorkeling Paddle with your local Shenandoah Riverkeeper! You never know what you might come across as we take a dip into the river in search of wildlife.
Register NOW before spots fill up! give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Register NOW before spots fill up! give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Come on a snorkeling adventure only 2 hours from DC where we will explore the beautiful Shenandoah River! Immerse yourself in the rich wildlife in the river and on land from catfish and turtles to minks and eagles! Join us July 11 - register NOW: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
June 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Come on a snorkeling adventure only 2 hours from DC where we will explore the beautiful Shenandoah River! Immerse yourself in the rich wildlife in the river and on land from catfish and turtles to minks and eagles! Join us July 11 - register NOW: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Happy #NationalGoFishingDay ! 🎣
Who else loves to spend their days on the river, fishing rod in hand, enjoying our beautiful scenery? This video was taken on the Cacapon River and we just can’t stop watching ☀️
#potomacriver #cleanwater #riverkeeper #conservation #environment #waterislife
Who else loves to spend their days on the river, fishing rod in hand, enjoying our beautiful scenery? This video was taken on the Cacapon River and we just can’t stop watching ☀️
#potomacriver #cleanwater #riverkeeper #conservation #environment #waterislife
June 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Happy #NationalGoFishingDay ! 🎣
Who else loves to spend their days on the river, fishing rod in hand, enjoying our beautiful scenery? This video was taken on the Cacapon River and we just can’t stop watching ☀️
#potomacriver #cleanwater #riverkeeper #conservation #environment #waterislife
Who else loves to spend their days on the river, fishing rod in hand, enjoying our beautiful scenery? This video was taken on the Cacapon River and we just can’t stop watching ☀️
#potomacriver #cleanwater #riverkeeper #conservation #environment #waterislife
Ready for a serene bird watching adventure in the Shenandoah Valley? In the past, we've seen birds from Orioles and Green Herons to Bald Eagles and Red Tailed Hawks. Come explore the beautiful biodiversity of the Shenandoah!
Register HERE: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Register HERE: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
May 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ready for a serene bird watching adventure in the Shenandoah Valley? In the past, we've seen birds from Orioles and Green Herons to Bald Eagles and Red Tailed Hawks. Come explore the beautiful biodiversity of the Shenandoah!
Register HERE: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...
Register HERE: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp...