Devastating news! More than 160 EPA employees who worked on pollution in overburdened communities have been put on leave. A sad day when people who most need help are deprived of it. Read the story from The Hill: ow.ly/W5uU50UVPxz

Need plans for Valentine's Day? How does a sunset paddle on the Upper Potomac River sound for a row-mantic date night? Tag who you would share this trip with! 🚣🏽‍♀️♥️

Really? Trump signs executive order to order federal government to return to plastic straw use. We were hoping to reduce plastic trash and diminish microplastics. We wonder how this action is helpful. Read about the impact from our friends at The Hill: ow.ly/RIBF50UXTUa

Next Wednesday join Potomac Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks as he reflects on the aftermath of the tragic DC airline collision that claimed 67 lives on January 29 on the Potomac River. Register for free to attend this webinar here: ow.ly/JeN550UY6BT

On Friday, Feb 14 from 11 to noon, our friends at Anacostia Watershed Society are hosting a rally in Annapolis to support Maryland's bottle bill. Let's get this important law passed! Details and registration are here: ow.ly/Rgbx50UZkyk

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you river lovers out there! With a view like this one, how could you not FALL in love with our beautiful rivers? ♥️

📢 Last chance 📢 to register for our free Water Wednesday tomorrow, February 19, from 12-1PM. Register for free here: ow.ly/PhZk50V2cvo

What is in store for us as result of EPA firings? Polluters might be getting a free hand. We are fighting on many fronts -- including controlling toxic "forever"chemicals -- and this news is devastating. Read more from The Hill: ow.ly/Qxc350V2OQf

This Black History Month, we would like to highlight a few organizations here in D.C. who work to foster the relationship between Black communities and nature. Remember to follow/support these great organizations!

Join Dean Naujoks this Sunday at 2 pm: restoring Mussels to the Potomac. Each mussels -- nature’s “cleanup crew" -- cleans 10 liters of water per day. Mount Vernon Government Center, 2511 Parkers Lane. Hosts Friends of Dyke Marsh willhave an informal social hour.

After some brutual temps and winds, this weekend looks nice! Enjoy some well deserved time outside in our parks and along our waterways!

What about PFAS -- toxic forever chemicals -- in our food? VA should require more testing before allowing sewage sludge with PFAS to be used as fertilizer! Read this great reporting on what is happening in Westmoreland County, VA and elsewhere: ow.ly/Y5GW50V68BF

The folks at Wild Virginia host a March 6 webinar on how to become a more effective voice when contacting legislators and regulators about issues important to us all. We are cosponsoring -- join in or share with your friends who care about the same things you do.

Help us give a warm welcome to Peggy Knudson, our new Vice President of Development! A month into her new role as VP, Peggy is fitting in swimmingly! She brings with her decades of fundraising experience. We are so excited to have you Peggy! 🎉

Make your voices heard and oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous PFAS into state waters around Arlington County and Fort Belvoir, Virginia! Read more and REGISTER here: eventbrite.com/e/commenting-w…

Happy World Wildlife Day! Clean water is a right for humans and wildlife alike. Here at PRKN, we advocate for all whose right to clean water is threatened -- just like this beautiful Great Blue Heron spotted at Neabsco Creek. Photo Credit: Rob Wood 📸

Bad news for clean water. SCOTUS made it potentially harder to hold entities accountable for harming water quality. Read more about the ruling: ow.ly/pQjZ50Vapuj

📢 ATTENTION FORT BELVOIR & ARLINGTON COUNTY📢 The Potomac River needs your help! Join us and Wild Virginia tomorrow, March 6, 2025 at 7PM, for a comment writing party! Read more and REGISTER here: ow.ly/cuKm50VbfUq

We are leaders in the fight against PFAS -- and we just won one in VA. A major delay in granting of a permit to expand spreading of PFAS-laced sewage sludge on farmland. Read our report which we believe had an impact in this development: ow.ly/XU6250Vc2PZ