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.
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...
Join PRKN for our VERY first RiverPalooza trip of the season! Our Shenandoah Birdwatching Walk is coming back for its second year as our ONLY land based RiverPalooza trip. Registration is now open!
RSVP here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp... 🦉
RSVP here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp... 🦉
May 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Join PRKN for our VERY first RiverPalooza trip of the season! Our Shenandoah Birdwatching Walk is coming back for its second year as our ONLY land based RiverPalooza trip. Registration is now open!
RSVP here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp... 🦉
RSVP here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/riverp... 🦉
REGISTRATION is now open for #RiverPalooza2025 ! RSVP today for some of our most popular trips and let’s create unique memories together! www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/riverpalooza...
May 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
REGISTRATION is now open for #RiverPalooza2025 ! RSVP today for some of our most popular trips and let’s create unique memories together! www.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/riverpalooza...
Happy #NationalArborDay 🌳 The work we do here at Potomac Riverkeeper Network is heavily focused on issues in and directly affecting water quality and health. But today we want to highlight the influence that trees along our rivers can have on river health and water quality!
PC: Roy Sewall 📸
PC: Roy Sewall 📸
April 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Happy #NationalArborDay 🌳 The work we do here at Potomac Riverkeeper Network is heavily focused on issues in and directly affecting water quality and health. But today we want to highlight the influence that trees along our rivers can have on river health and water quality!
PC: Roy Sewall 📸
PC: Roy Sewall 📸
Can you guess what this strange find was in the Shenandoah River last year??
Unfortunately, tons of trash and other items find their way in the Shenandoah River someway, somehow.
Join Shenandoah RK for a cleanup! Locations and details are here: ow.ly/vp9e50VwF3T
P.S. It’s a porta potty!
Unfortunately, tons of trash and other items find their way in the Shenandoah River someway, somehow.
Join Shenandoah RK for a cleanup! Locations and details are here: ow.ly/vp9e50VwF3T
P.S. It’s a porta potty!
April 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Can you guess what this strange find was in the Shenandoah River last year??
Unfortunately, tons of trash and other items find their way in the Shenandoah River someway, somehow.
Join Shenandoah RK for a cleanup! Locations and details are here: ow.ly/vp9e50VwF3T
P.S. It’s a porta potty!
Unfortunately, tons of trash and other items find their way in the Shenandoah River someway, somehow.
Join Shenandoah RK for a cleanup! Locations and details are here: ow.ly/vp9e50VwF3T
P.S. It’s a porta potty!
WELCOME new board members Kevin Coyle and Chris Hamilton! 🙂
Read more about them in their biographies on our website!
Read more about them in their biographies on our website!
March 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
WELCOME new board members Kevin Coyle and Chris Hamilton! 🙂
Read more about them in their biographies on our website!
Read more about them in their biographies on our website!
No filter needed with a view like this 😍🌸
NPS declared peak bloom yesterday! Do your weekend plans include a trip to immerse yourself in the cherry blossoms?
Photo Credit: Ashley Duncan
#cherryblossomviewing #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossomseason #dc #tidalbasin #dmv #river #cleanwater
NPS declared peak bloom yesterday! Do your weekend plans include a trip to immerse yourself in the cherry blossoms?
Photo Credit: Ashley Duncan
#cherryblossomviewing #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossomseason #dc #tidalbasin #dmv #river #cleanwater
March 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM
No filter needed with a view like this 😍🌸
NPS declared peak bloom yesterday! Do your weekend plans include a trip to immerse yourself in the cherry blossoms?
Photo Credit: Ashley Duncan
#cherryblossomviewing #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossomseason #dc #tidalbasin #dmv #river #cleanwater
NPS declared peak bloom yesterday! Do your weekend plans include a trip to immerse yourself in the cherry blossoms?
Photo Credit: Ashley Duncan
#cherryblossomviewing #cherryblossomseason #cherryblossomseason #dc #tidalbasin #dmv #river #cleanwater
It’s #WorldWaterDay 💦
The Potomac River watershed is the source of fresh drinking water for over 6 MILLION people in the region! PRKN ensures that your right to clean drinkable water is protected.
Photo Credit: Roy Sewell 📸
The Potomac River watershed is the source of fresh drinking water for over 6 MILLION people in the region! PRKN ensures that your right to clean drinkable water is protected.
Photo Credit: Roy Sewell 📸
March 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
It’s #WorldWaterDay 💦
The Potomac River watershed is the source of fresh drinking water for over 6 MILLION people in the region! PRKN ensures that your right to clean drinkable water is protected.
Photo Credit: Roy Sewell 📸
The Potomac River watershed is the source of fresh drinking water for over 6 MILLION people in the region! PRKN ensures that your right to clean drinkable water is protected.
Photo Credit: Roy Sewell 📸
Earth Month is right around the corner! Kick off the spring season with us and let's come together as a community to make a cleaner river on April 26th at Oxon Cove in Oxon Hill, MD! We welcome volunteers of ALL ages!! Click here for more details and to register: ow.ly/X6QC50Vm0fw 🌎
March 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Earth Month is right around the corner! Kick off the spring season with us and let's come together as a community to make a cleaner river on April 26th at Oxon Cove in Oxon Hill, MD! We welcome volunteers of ALL ages!! Click here for more details and to register: ow.ly/X6QC50Vm0fw 🌎
Happy first day of SPRING! 🌸 Who else is excited for warmer temperatures and more days on the river? 😍
#riverkeeper #cleanwater #dmv #cleanrivers #conservation #environment #shenandoahriver #waterislife #shenandoah #shenandoahvalley #waterkeeper #paddling #kayakadventures #kayak
#riverkeeper #cleanwater #dmv #cleanrivers #conservation #environment #shenandoahriver #waterislife #shenandoah #shenandoahvalley #waterkeeper #paddling #kayakadventures #kayak
March 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy first day of SPRING! 🌸 Who else is excited for warmer temperatures and more days on the river? 😍
#riverkeeper #cleanwater #dmv #cleanrivers #conservation #environment #shenandoahriver #waterislife #shenandoah #shenandoahvalley #waterkeeper #paddling #kayakadventures #kayak
#riverkeeper #cleanwater #dmv #cleanrivers #conservation #environment #shenandoahriver #waterislife #shenandoah #shenandoahvalley #waterkeeper #paddling #kayakadventures #kayak
It's Global Recycling Day! ♻️
This photo was taken in Oxon Hill, MD a few years ago during on of our Earth Day clean ups. Everyone can make a difference in the cleaniness and health of our waterways by properly recycling your plastic materials.
This photo was taken in Oxon Hill, MD a few years ago during on of our Earth Day clean ups. Everyone can make a difference in the cleaniness and health of our waterways by properly recycling your plastic materials.
March 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's Global Recycling Day! ♻️
This photo was taken in Oxon Hill, MD a few years ago during on of our Earth Day clean ups. Everyone can make a difference in the cleaniness and health of our waterways by properly recycling your plastic materials.
This photo was taken in Oxon Hill, MD a few years ago during on of our Earth Day clean ups. Everyone can make a difference in the cleaniness and health of our waterways by properly recycling your plastic materials.