Potomac Conservancy

Overview

This Land Trust is Accredited

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 Staff

Full Time Staff: 2
Part Time Staff: 2

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
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 637   28   482   127  
Virginia 2,779   0   2,766   13  
West Virginia 9,808   0   8,818   990  

**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.

Quick Facts

Potomac Conservancy

8403 Colesville Rd Ste 805
Silver Spring, MD 20910-6328

Contact Information

Phone: (301) 608-1188
Fax: (301) 608-1144
Email: info@potomac.org
Website

History

Founded in: 1993
Alliance member since: 1993

This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices

This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices


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