The Potomac River Jam is back for its second year with a host of local musicians, nature activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Join Potomac Conservancy for this free, day-long celebration of the river and canal on Sunday, October 18, from 8 am – 4 pm.

Restoring the health and beauty of the Potomac River region is just a few trees away. Join in the fun and make a difference in your community this fall by volunteering with Growing Native to collect native hardwood seeds.

2nd Annual Potomac River Jam
Sunday, October 18, 8 am – 4 pm
River Center at Lockhouse 8, C&O Canal National Historical Park, 7906 Riverside Ave. Cabin John, MD 20818  

The Potomac River Jam is back for its second year with a host of local musicians, nature activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Join Potomac Conservancy for this free, day-long celebration of the river and canal on Sunday, October 18, from 8 am – 4 pm.

Potomac Conservancy is out and about on National Public Lands Day, September 26
Plentiful opportunities for volunteers to help the Potomac River and celebrate public lands

Potomac Conservancy has scheduled a weekend full of events and activities surrounding National Public Lands Day (Saturday, September 26). All events are free and open to the general public, making it easy for everyone to celebrate National Public Lands Day this year.

RIVER CLEAN-UP
Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am- noon

Growing Native welcomes its 9th season of community seed collection
Calling volunteers of all ages to collect native hardwood seeds
 in Potomac River communities

Restoring the health and beauty of the Potomac River region is just a few trees away. Join in the fun and make a difference in your community this fall by volunteering with Growing Native to collect native hardwood seeds.

Public Overwhelmingly Rejects Genetically Engineered Trees

For Immediate Release: May 28, 2009

May 14, 2009 (Tarrytown, N.Y.) – The long delayed clean-up of the Hudson River PCBs is scheduled to begin tomorrow morning. While Riverkeeper salutes the commencement of the dredging, it is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make sure the entire clean-up occurs and that it is thorough.

May 6, 2009 (Tarrytown, NY) – Riverkeeper applauds Gov. David A. Paterson for making the environment a top priority by signing an Executive Order phasing out New York State’s purchase and use of bottled water. The Order will gradually stop government spending on single serve as well as cooler-size water bottles that state agencies use. It also requires each executive agency to stop buying bottled water and to make ordinary tap water available, through water fountains and dispensers.

As the demand for green building products explodes, the Green Log Awards announces open voting for their 2009 program. Prospective home builders can review, learn and vote for innovative green building solutions from around the globe.
 

Come Earth Day, April 22nd at 2:00 pm, a number of staff and volunteers from Bay Area Wilderness Training (BAWT) will be taking time away from their work getting kids outdoors to green-up the curbside outside their office on the corner of 23rd and Broadway in downtown Oakland. When BAWT moved its offices from San Francisco to Oakland a few months ago, the curbside was filled with litter, weeds, and dog feces. 

Tony Bennett Set to Perform at April 22 Gala in NYC; Mayor Bloomberg Among Honorees

For Immediate Release: February 20, 2009

Riverkeeper and Whole Foods Market® Promote Tap Water for Clean Water Week

New Yorkers will be learning about their world-class tap water from the experts—Riverkeeper—at their local Whole Foods Market throughout the week of 2/23 – 2/27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FEBRUARY 12, 2009

NEW YORK, NY – A celebrity-filled guest list will add glamour and excitement to Riverkeeper’s annual Fishermen’s Ball, which returns to the Chelsea Pier 60 dining room on Earth Day, Wednesday, Aprill 22. The evening will also feature intimate live performances by top performance artists. Recent appearances have included Lenny Kravitz and Patty Smyth.

For Immediate Release: January 23, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO—A coalition of conservation groups notified the federal government’s National Marine Fisheries Service today of their intent to sue if the agency does not act immediately to protect imperiled sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico.

60 Days After Riverkeeper and Gioia Announced Intent to Sue, DEC Taking Action Against NYCON For Illegal Concrete Dumping

Riverkeeper Attorney to Testify at Emergency Public Hearing
On Natural Gas Drilling Within NYC Watershed