We’re still in need of more volunteers, so join us to clean up our rivers and community: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-oxon-... #volunteer #pollution #maryland #riverkeeper #potomacriver

This is seriously one of the best ways to enjoy the Shenandoah Valley by intertwining two of the best pastimes for the region!! This is a trip you don’t wanna miss - register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/explor... 🦉

Cyclopure wrote an article on our PFAS work and how we incorporate their test kits! Read it here: https://cyclopure.com/dexsorb-assists-potomac-riverkeeper-network-to-monitor-pfas-affects-across-chesapeake-watershed/ #pfas #foreverchemical #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver

Here are water quality results for this week and just ahead of a pleasant weather forecast! 🌤️ Please note that we have updated the name of our Little Falls sampling site from "Little Falls Pumping Station, USGS Gage" to "Little Falls/Feeder Canal."

PRKN is proud to partner with HydraPak’s Sustainable Racing Program for our Splash and Dash 5K event! We’ve all seen the legacy plastic pollution leaves in our watershed, so we’re thrilled to reduce race day waste with HydraPak! Join us on May 16th! Register here: runsignup.com/Race/MD/Oxon...

As data centers are being constructed at unprecedented rates, they have significant impacts on our communities and rivers. As our nation navigates forward, we must balance the impacts on our precious water resources. 💧 Learn more: www.americanrivers.org/rivers-and-d...

We said for weeks -- failing infrastructure was behind the Potomac Interceptor rupture. Neglecting to respond to degradation actually happened. Check out this reporting by our friends at WUSA concerning this development: https://ow.ly/l3L250YErJw

This is a beautiful red shouldered hawk up in the North Fork of the Shenandoah -- thanks to our Alan Lehman! (But perhaps we're happy the snow is gone?)

April is full of training sessions up and down the Potomac — and for you folks near Frederick, MD, one is coming right up. Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/uprk-w... Become a part of something amazing and join our community science team!

If you are a: paddler, scientist, lawmaker, club member, business owner, waterman, boaters, rower, angler, or a concerned community member, we want to hear from you! Take the survey here: www.bit.ly/SewageSurvey

We are happy to report passing bacteria levels across the board for the second week in a row! With passing water quality levels and warming weather, what are you looking forward to this Spring? With rain forecast for this weekend, keep in mind that bacteria levels can fluctuate after rain events.

The area that this project would develop (if built) is 1,800 acres WITHIN a larger conservation area originally created for the protection of Occoquan headwaters some 20 years ago! #datacenter #riverkeeper #waterislife #potomacriver #occoquanriver

In his latest segment, Mark talks about data centers and their implications for the river and our communities. Listen to it, and past segments, here: https://theriver953.com/river-report-3-30-26/ The River Report is brought to you by our friends at Front Royal Outdoors 🛶

Join your Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf for a stroll down memory lane in beautiful and historic Harpers Ferry! Spots are limited, so get registered today! Register here: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/explor...

Join PRKN this spring and summer as a water quality monitoring volunteer! April is full of training sessions up and down the Potomac. Register for one of our training sessions in the "Event Calendar" at the link in our bio!

PRKN is here at the Naturally Latinos Conference with Nature Forward! Come say hi and snag some stickers and other goodies. 🙋🏽‍♀️ #naturallylatinos #riverkeeper #waterislife #potomacriver #shenandoahriver

As the weather begins to warm up, we are SO ready to spend our days outside — and we’d bet you are too! 🌳 Register for this free clean up event at the link in our bio 🔗 #volunteer #pollution #maryland #riverkeeper #potomacriver

Join PRKN's WQM program! Hagerstown, MD | April 1st - potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/upper-... Frederick, MD | April 11th - potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/event/upper-...

For the first time since the Potomac Interceptor spill occurred, we’re happy to finally report that our Lock 10 result came back within the safety standard of 410 MPN/ml! Photo Credit: Sydney Shelton 📸 #waterquality #potomacriver #sewagespill #publichealth #riverkeeper

DC Water is accepting public comments until March 31st -- one week from today! We've put together a comment template including PRKN's demands of edits we believe the current plan needs for it to adequately address impacted communities and ecosystems. Find the comment template here: ow.ly/1sxt50Yy3Li

Just a few of the faces who grew up to help protect our rivers. One thing that remained the same? Our love for nature and our environment. 🌎♥️ #riverkeeper #conservation #nature #cleanwater #waterislife

Happy #InternationalDayofActionforRivers 🏞️ We’re stronger and more impactful when we come together. 🌊 Share this post with a river lover and make spring plans together! 👯‍♀️ #potomacriver #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper #waterislife

For the latest info, refer to our “Potomac Interceptor Sewage Spill Data & Updates” page: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/potomac-sewa... Want to support PRKN’s response efforts? Make a contribution to the “Potomac Interceptor Crisis Fund” today: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/772... 💧

Since January, DOEE has been monitoring E. coli levels in the Potomac River as part of the District’s response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse. Visit potomacinterceptor.dc.gov for information and updates on testing efforts from across the region. @dcwater.bsky.social @prknetwork.bsky.social

We have submitted our report and request for further investigation to DC Water, EPA, and Maryland Department of the Environment. Read the full report here: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/ongoing-feca... Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸 #pollution #sewagespill #potomacriver #waterislife #riverkeeper

The Lock 10 result this week is concerning, as it has jumped back up to 100x the recreational safety limit after test results last week for this same site were down to 5x the safety limit. Support our Potomac Interceptor Crisis Fund: give.potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/campaign/772...

We invite all community members to join us for a group discussion on the Potomac Interceptor Sewage Spill! Please share this with your networks and others who are concerned about the impacts of this spill - or who may simply want to know more!

Our mission isn’t just about protecting our rivers for us and our communities — it’s about advocating for all beings who need clean water, especially the ones who can’t advocate for themselves. #potomacriver #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper #worldwildlifeday #cleanwater

The grind doesn’t stop! On Wednesday, Potomac Riverkeeper Network submitted testimony before the Education, Energy, and Environment Committee in Annapolis, MD in support of HB925/SB719 and SB686 - both of which tackle PFAS, or toxic “forever chemicals”, impacting our watershed and our communities.

Water quality monitoring test results from Monday, February 23 show that levels remain high at the sewage spill site, likely due to residual contamination in the area. Two downstream sites also tested hot for elevated bacteria levels, though this could be a result of recent weather events.

"The future quality of our drinking water cannot be assured without monitoring and protection." Tell DEQ to protect our community! Request a public hearing by March 2nd using this comment template: docs.google.com/document/d/1... Need help writing your comment? Email [email protected]

PRKN president Betsy Nicholas spoke all about the sewage spill in a segment with FOX this morning - and ran into Scott Surovell, long-time friend of PRKN and eye of the Potomac River! Watch Betsy’s feature here: youtu.be/iJujJ3GTXAU?... #potomacriver #riverkeeper #sewagespill #waterislife

Biosolids really stink (pun intended) and they pose a risk to our water, our health, and our communities, too. Join us and our friends at FOR for a presentation on PFAS! Register for this FREE event here: riverfriends.org/product/va-p... #pfas #toxic #foreverchemicals #riverkeeper #cleanwater

We’ve seen a slow improvement of E.coli levels. However, our February 17th results show E.coli levels worsening at Lock 10 (between February 12th and February 17th) and unsafe E.coli levels as far as 7 miles downstream at Fletcher’s Cove. Read our full press release at the link in our bio 🔗

30 days after the Potomac Interceptor broke and released 300+ million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, DC Mayor Bowser has finally declared a state of emergency with hopes of getting federal funding to help with this historic spill. #sewagespill #pollution #potomacriver #riverkeeper

Here are the water quality results from sampling taken last Thursday, February 12th. We will be conducting more testing today and will publish results as soon as they are available.

What fun news -- folks from Natl Park Service at Harpers Ferry have spotted a pair of peregrine falcons. Thing are looking up! Watch for them but respect their privacy as they prepare to nest. PC - NPS

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at PRKN! Remember to spread the love today and everyday - especially for our rivers when they need us most. 🫶🏽♥️ #valentinesday #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver #waterislife

Join us and demand local leaders take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema... #sewagespill #potomacriver #publichealth #riverkeeper #waterislife

Thanks to our tech wizard Brent Walls, we now have an online interactive map that displays all of our water quality sample results to date. PRKN will be collecting and testing a new batch of samples this week! Stay tuned for results. Check it out at the link in our bio 🔗

Back by popular demand! Make a statement without uttering a word with our “Nothing Cleans A River Like A Lawsuit” apparel. Every sale directly supports our clean water work here at Potomac Riverkeeper Network for now and for generations to come. 🏞️ Get yours here: www.bonfire.com/nothing-clea...

Recent test results show high levels of E. coli and found Staph and MRSA pathogens in the river. It's long overdue for public health officials to put a health advisory in place - this is unacceptable! Read the full press release at the link in our bio #publichealth #sewage #riverkeeper #potomacriver

This spring, join Potomac Riverkeeper Network for an all new community engagement and fundraising event! Get your tickets early and take advantage of the early bird special until March 1st! RSVP today: runsignup.com/Race/MD/Oxon...

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

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

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

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

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

We’re probably somewhere chasing sunsets 🌅 #sunset #potomacriver #potomac #piscataway #cleanwater