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The Potomac Watershed Partnership is not the only restoration effort in the Potomac, but it is the first time these partners have joined in a collaborative effort to focus on the region’s forests. The individual strengths, alliances, and resources of these federal, state, and private groups are coming together to work on common goals.
These primary partners in turn leverage the various talents of numerous other conservation organizations to protect the Potomac River watershed.
For more information about current activities of the Partnership, contact the Potomac Watershed Coordinator at 301-608-1188 x 209.
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Major financial assistance for this website provided by:
In 2000 and 2003, this project was supported by funds from the USDA Forest Service Community-Based Watershed Restoration Partnerships.
In 2001 and 2002, this project was supported by a grant awarded to the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Inc. from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
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 The U.S.D.A. Forest Service
The Forest Service is the largest public land manager in the watershed. Working through its State and Private Forestry programs, the agency also offers technical and financial assistance to partners and brings experience in regional coordination and outreach. Together, the Forest Service brings skills in stream and riparian restoration, upland forest management, urban forestry, and fire risk prevention.
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 Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited has a long history of working with local, state, and federal conservation partners to restore habitat in the greater Potomac River watershed. Through its Chesapeake Stewardship Initiative, DU provides landowner outreach, site evaluation, technical and financial assistance for wetland and riparian parcels, wetland restoration through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
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 The Virginia Department of Forestry
The Virginia Department of Forestry is the lead state agency in charge of creating and restoring riparian forest buffers, with a focus on the Shenandoah Valley watershed. In addition to providing technical expertise, landowner assistance, financial support, and outreach, the department aims to improve wildlife habitat, water quality, livable communities, and public awareness.
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 The Potomac Conservancy
The Potomac Conservancy is a regional land and water conservation organization dedicated to the protection of the national, scenic, and historic qualities of the Potomac River watershed. The Conservancy hosts the Potomac Watershed Partnership coordinator and provides landowner education on riparian protection, smart growth, and other issues, as well as financial support.
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 The Maryland DNR/Forest Service
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources/Forest Service is dedicated to creating riparian buffers through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and other programs. Focused primarily on the Monocacy and Antietam watersheds, the department provides technical and financial assistance, landowner guidance, and outreach, with a focus on reducing forest fragmentation and fire risk through community assistance while enhancing wildlife habitat and water quality. |
 The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is committed to the protection, enhancement, and restoration of riparian buffers throughout the Potomac River watershed in Pennsylvania. Harnessing the strength of a collaborative partnership between Federal, State, and local agencies, conservation organizations and private individuals, the department is providing technical expertise, financial assistance, and educational outreach to reestablish natural stream corridors, improve water quality and quantity in our streams, and foster sustainable aquatic and wildlife communities. |
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