Included in the fun at our Party on the Pier Gala on September 14 is the presentation of awards to three stellar defenders of clean water -- be on hand to greet them! Our 2024 Volunteer of the Year is Cecilia Farrow, 2024 Partner of the Potomac and Shenandoah is Senator Sara Love, and our 2024 Protector of the Potomac and Shenandoah is Bob Dreher. Get to know them more here: https://ow.ly/1Vv950T8Gjy Purchase your gala ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gQpXEZs7
Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Environmental Services
Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries.
About us
Our mission is to protect the public’s right to clean water in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers and their tributaries. We stop pollution to enhance the safety of our drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment. We work to protect water quality in the Potomac River, which is the source of drinking water for almost six million people. Over the last decade, our call for clean drinking water has reached millions of community members living in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Our staff of Riverkeepers and advocates visit communities, giving people a snapshot of their local water quality and letting them know how they can make it better. We also stand up to the large-scale polluters that send tons of toxic pollution into our water supply each year. Potomac Riverkeeper Network uses the Clean Water Act and other environmental laws to stop polluters from destroying our drinking water source and to clean up existing pollution. Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, no organization has been more effective in cleaning up our water supply.
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http://www.prknetwork.org
External link for Potomac Riverkeeper Network
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- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
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- Washington
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- Nonprofit
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- 2000
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Updates
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Mark Frondorf’s annual Shenandoah Riverkeeper River Rodeo fundraiser is Saturday, September 21! Contact Mark about details and registration. [email protected] The top fishing guides in the region donate their hard-earned wages ($600/boat or $300/pp - two anglers per boat) for the day to help support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper‘s work to protect the Shenandoah watersheds and hold polluters accountable.
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Join Shenandoah Riverkeeper Mark Frondorf for his annual River Rodeo fundraiser which is set to be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024! Guides graciously donate their hard-earned wages for the day to help support Shenandoah Riverkeeper, who protects the Shenandoah watershed by holding polluters accountable. Contact Mark about registration availability [email protected] Details and registration info here: https://lnkd.in/eFi5iDiP
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Attention all water protectors! The Chesapeake Bay Program is accepting public comments up until August 30th on its recommendations on Chesapeake Bay restoration strategies and goals beyond 2025. The Bay Program needs to hear stories and concerns from community members who care about the health and protection of our waters. After four decades of tireless effort, our waterways and communities are still far from the Bay Agreement restoration goals. Today, 71.9% of Chesapeake's tidal waters remain impaired — an improvement of only 1.6% since 1985. Take action today! The Bay Program, and state and federal leaders must ensure a Beyond 2025 strategy that is accountable, addresses the impacts of climate change, and has real solutions for communities facing often catastrophic environmental threats. Feedback will be accepted via email to [email protected] through 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30, 2024. Or, submit comments here: https://ow.ly/e9wx50T4AgL
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With the gorgeous weather we have been having, it is not surprise that the majority of our sampling sites passed testing this week! Make sure to get out and enjoy the river and the sunshine before summer ends! ☀️ Remember, WQM results are based on testing done for E. Coli bacteria. When high levels of E. Coli are present, it is advised to stay out of the water due to its ability to make people sick. This data may change after a heavy rainfall as stormwater runoff contributes heavily to bacteria concentrations by washing trash and pollutants into storm sewers which may overflow and dump into our river. Typically, if a site has more than 1 inch of rain, you should wait 48 hours before coming into contact with the river. #waterqualitymonitoring #waterquality #potomacriver #potomacriverkeeper #swimguide
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You see how we are giving you a two week notice until ticket sales for our Party on the Pier gala close? Very mindful, very demure. Make sure to buy your tickets NOW to reserve your seat at our annual gala before tickets sell out! We are so excited to bring you brand new auction items, a revitalized aesthetic, and the same great energy as always! Buy your tickets here: https://ow.ly/TF4f50T54M6 🕺🏽🪩
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Join us this Sunday Aug 25th for our Goodbye Summer Blowout paddle in beautiful Harpers Ferry! The weather literally will be perfect! Sign up before the summer is over! Hope to see you on the river! What do you need know? It's all here: https://ow.ly/ysSm50T4kP7
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SAVE THE DATE -- We are only ONE MONTH away from our World River's Day 2024 Boat Parade and Fundraiser! Join us in fundraising for clean water and a chance to win a brand new kayak! Register your boat now and begin fundraising right away! Don't have a boat? You can still donate or register to fundraise for an existing team. 🛥️ Registration and details can be found here: https://ow.ly/fyZn50T3q77
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Join your fellow river protectors this Saturday, August 24 at 9 a.m. at National Harbor for our monthly cleanup. This is part of Potomac Riverkeeper Network’s Trash-Free Potomac Campaign of cleanups from May until October! Join us to help us tackle the Potomac River’s trash pollution! All the details for registration (including waiver) are here: https://ow.ly/axvy50T2p7f
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Mark Frondorf’s annual Shenandoah Riverkeeper River Rodeo fundraiser will be held on Saturday, September 21! Contact Mark about details and registration. [email protected] For those that have never experienced the Rodeo, you are in for a treat!! The top fishing guides in the region graciously donate their hard-earned wages for the day to help support the Shenandoah Riverkeeper ‘s work to protect the Shenandoah watersheds and hold polluters accountable.
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