The Potomac River has earned a “B” grade from the Potomac River Conservancy after they released its report at a news conference Tuesday on the ... Fish and wildlife, including bald ...

Bald eagles, shad, and local wildlife are rebounding. The Potomac River is one of the only Chesapeake Bay tributaries where shad have successfully recovered. ...

Fortunately, the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICRB) reported no evidence of toxic or oil spills. ... While not venomous, the presence of such wildlife adds to the unease.

The Potomac’s health worsened for the first time in a decade, according to Conservancy’s latest report card analyzing 2020 conditions, when the river got a grade of B-, declining from a B in 2018.

The Potomac Conservancy's latest river health report card gave the river a "B" grade, an improvement from a "D" in 2011. An updated report card is expected in 2025.

Two people were pulled from the Potomac River Friday afternoon by first responders, according to radio transmissions.

The Potomac River provides drinking water to over five million people, supports the local economy, and offers a habitat for diverse wildlife. Despite recent improvements, the Potomac Conservancy ...

A senior attorney at Earthjustice is departing to start a new nonprofit devoted to rewilding the Potomac River. Neil Gormley, who has been with Earthjustice since 2010, is pivoting away from legal ...

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, sea lamprey is distinguished by its long, eel-like body that is typically 12-20 inches long. They are usually brown and yellow, with a lighter ...

Animal rescuers in Washington, D.C., teamed up with police and firefighters to rescue a deer stranded in the icy Potomac River. ... Wildlife officers rescue 30 cold-stunned sea turtles in Florida; ...