Potomac Conservancy
Overview
Our Mission
The Potomac Conservancy protects lands vital to the health, beauty, and enjoyment of the Potomac River and its tributaries. We do this by providing conservation solutions and hands-on opportunities throughout the Potomac River watershed.
Our Focus
Historic_Cultural (SLI); Open_Space (VI); Urban (SLI); Farm_Ranch (VI); Natural (EI); Recreation (SWI); Water (EI); Forests (EI) Potomac Watershed
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 8Part Time Staff: 1
Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
|---|---|
| Maryland | Allegany, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's, Washington |
| Pennsylvania | Adams, Bedford, Franklin, Fulton, Somerset |
| Virginia | Alexandria, Arlington, Augusta, Clarke, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fauquier, Frederick, Harrisonburg, King George, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, Northumberland, Page, Prince William, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Stafford, Staunton, Warren, Waynesboro, Westmoreland, Winchester |
| West Virginia | Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, Pendleton |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Maryland | 692 | 29 | 647 | 16 |
| Pennsylvania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virginia | 1,893 | 0 | 1,808 | 85 |
| West Virginia | 9,203 | 0 | 9,203 | 0 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.