Potomac Riverkeeper Network

Here are the results for WQM testing on July 17th!! Please note that water quality status for all Upper Potomac sites are historical and may not be indicative of current conditions. As always, 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 gets more than an inch of rain, it’s recommended to wait at least 48 hours before coming into contact with the river. 🌧️ Make sure to download the Swim Guide app to see the most current water quality data!

Are you ready for a brand new Riverpalooza adventure? The Pedal to Paddle trip will take you along the 6 mile C&O Canal Bike path where you will see geologic wonders like the Devil’s Eyebrow Anticline! This will be followed by an easy float down the river back to the boat ramp. Join Upper Potomac Riverkeeper Brent Walls and Mike Dudash with Eagle Aquatics Inc. for this fun-filled trip! 🚴🏽 → 🚣🏼♂️ Register here: https://ow.ly/LM0b50SCKJ4

Last week, VA Dept of Health issued an algal mat alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah between Deer Rapids and Strasburg. More details, including a map, about this troubling development: https://ow.ly/wwiB50SEGt4

Be part of our Water Quality Monitoring program! Our volunteers make it possible to test at 30 sites across the watershed, so river enthusiasts can know when and where contact is safe. Results are posted every Saturday on our Facebook page. Check it out!

Last week we had the opportunity to collaborate with EcoLatinos, whose mission is to "connect and empower the Latino Communities in the pursuit of social and environmental justice", by engaging with their summer youth group! Pictured is our Development Associate Ashley Flores giving a presentation all about freshwater mussels and their importance in the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers! 💪🏽

Get ready to join us for a fun-filled night of elegant attire, delicious cocktails, and all-night dancing! Join us for our Annual Benefit Gala, Party on the Pier, on the District Pier at The Wharf in bustling Washington D.C. for a clean water celebration! The work of Potomac Riverkeeper Network has never been more timely, relevant, or critical. Together, we can work to protect the right to clean water for six million people. You, too, can be a part of the initiative to make the Potomac greater than it has ever been before! Become a sponsor of the event now to access sponsorship benefits and secure seats early! Otherwise, be prepared for when ticket sales go live on August 1st! We can't wait to see you all on the pier. 🌊✨

Do you recognize this Giant? That is because it is located right here in Washington D.C. and for the ENTIRE month of July, they are donating $1 from every reusable bag sold to PRKN! How awesome is that! If you haven't already, make sure to head down to 3336 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016 to get yours and help us keep your local waters clean and safe. 🌊

Can you think of a better way to spend the day than on a boat with dogs?? We can't! Check out these "sea dogs" who came along with their owner and one of our volunteers, Bob, to do some water quality monitoring! 🐾

Join Potomac Riverkeeper Network for this training on Wednesday, July 17 to learn the ins & outs of how to spot and report pollution in our waterways! Our participants will be trained to be community watchdogs, and leave equipped with the knowledge of how to spot pollution events, how to report them to the proper officials, and become certified through our program to activate our Rapid Response protocol and collect a water sample to run in our lab to test for pollution! Registration here: https://lnkd.in/e294T_nP

This is the ⚠️LAST CALL⚠️ for our always popular Snorkeling on the Shenandoah trip in collaboration with U.S.forestservice . This trip will take place on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River where we will focus on freshwater mussels with the expertise of Mike Selckmann, Associate Director for Aquatic Habitats at the ICPRB. Make sure to reserve your spot before the paddle sells out! 🤿 REGISTER HERE: https://ow.ly/HNKf50SxPJN #Riverpalooza2024 #snorkeling #snorkel #thingstodoinva #virginia #dmv #shenandoah #shenandoahriver