Potomac River Water Quality Receives B Grade Again
The water quality of the Potomac River received a “B” from the nonprofit Potomac Conservancy, the same grade it received in 2023. More improvement is needed before the nation’s waterway… Read More
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Pets Owners Advised to Keep Animals Out of Potomac River Due to Algae Mats
Maryland officials are warning residents about algae harmful to pets in the Potomac River In July, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) detected algae mats in the Potomac River… Read More
Persona Rescata del río Potomac y Transportada al Hospital
Un excursionista que aparentemente se resbaló en una roca y cayó al río Potomac fue rescatado el martes y trasladado al hospital con heridas que no ponen en peligro su… Read More
Person in Potomac River Rescued and Transported to Hospital
A hiker who appeared to have slipped on a rock and fell into the Potomac River near Lock 8 was rescued and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday, according… Read More
Area Officially in Drought Watch; Residents Asked to Reduce Water Use
The Metropolitan Washington area is in a drought watch, and residents are asked to reduce their water usage, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announced Monday. “As the region experiences… Read More
Rescue Team Saves Distressed Swimmers in Potomac
Several County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) units and U.S. Park Police helicopters responded to a call for distressed swimmers in the Potomac River near Sherwin Island, Sunday evening. Swiftwater… Read More
Poolesville Leaders Launch New Effort to Reopen White’s Ferry
With the potential donation of White’s Ferry to the county in play, the leaders of Poolesville want to seize the moment and convince their neighbors across the river to help… Read More
Kayakers Rescued Thursday Evening from Great Falls in Potomac
Two kayakers were rescued Thursday evening from Great Falls on the Potomac River according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS). MCFRS responded around 6:20 p.m. for report of a… Read More
Donation Raises Hopes for White’s Ferry Reopening
Looking to leverage the donation of White’s Ferry to Montgomery County, Poolesville leaders have written to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors for support in restoring the long-shuttered ferry service.… Read More
Kayaker Who Died Sunday Identified as 20-Year-Old Woman
A kayaker who died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border has been identified as a 20-year-old woman. Ella Mills, 20,… Read More
Persona Muere tras Quedar Atrapada en el río Potomac
Una mujer murió después de quedar atrapada en el río Potomac, cerca de la frontera entre el condado de Montgomery y Washington, D.C., según la autoridad de bomberos y rescate.… Read More
Kayaker Dies After Being Trapped in Potomac River
A woman died after she was caught in the Potomac River near the Montgomery County and Washington, D.C. border, according to fire and rescue authority. Fire and rescue personnel responded… Read More