Latest posts tagged with #riverkeeper on Bluesky
Happy #InternationalDayofActionforRivers 🏞️
We’re stronger and more impactful when we come together. 🌊
Share this post with a river lover and make spring plans together! 👯♀️
#potomacriver #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper #waterislife
We have submitted our report and request for further investigation to DC Water, EPA, and Maryland Department of the Environment.
Read the full report here: potomacriverkeepernetwork.org/ongoing-feca...
Photo Credit: Alan Lehman 📸
#pollution #sewagespill #potomacriver #waterislife #riverkeeper
Our mission isn’t just about protecting our rivers for us and our communities — it’s about advocating for all beings who need clean water, especially the ones who can’t advocate for themselves.
#potomacriver #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper #worldwildlifeday #cleanwater
PRKN president Betsy Nicholas spoke all about the sewage spill in a segment with FOX this morning - and ran into Scott Surovell, long-time friend of PRKN and eye of the Potomac River!
Watch Betsy’s feature here: youtu.be/iJujJ3GTXAU?...
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #sewagespill #waterislife
Biosolids really stink (pun intended) and they pose a risk to our water, our health, and our communities, too. Join us and our friends at FOR for a presentation on PFAS!
Register for this FREE event here: riverfriends.org/product/va-p...
#pfas #toxic #foreverchemicals #riverkeeper #cleanwater
30 days after the Potomac Interceptor broke and released 300+ million gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, DC Mayor Bowser has finally declared a state of emergency with hopes of getting federal funding to help with this historic spill.
#sewagespill #pollution #potomacriver #riverkeeper
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at PRKN! Remember to spread the love today and everyday - especially for our rivers when they need us most. 🫶🏽♥️
#valentinesday #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver #waterislife
Join us and demand local leaders take action: actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
#sewagespill #potomacriver #publichealth #riverkeeper #waterislife
Recent test results show high levels of E. coli and found Staph and MRSA pathogens in the river. It's long overdue for public health officials to put a health advisory in place - this is unacceptable! Read the full press release at the link in our bio #publichealth #sewage #riverkeeper #potomacriver
Happy #WorldWetlandsDay !These unsuspecting areas are known to filter sediment and improve water quality, act as buffers that prevent erosion, mitigate floods, AND are carbon sinks that sequester harmful CO2!
#potomacriver #riverkeeper #conservation #wetlands
UPRK and Program Director, Brent Walls (and tech wiz) put together this map to visualize the results of our water sampling from last Friday. Today, PRKN will be conducting more sampling with two UMD labs. Stay tuned for more updates!
#publichealth #riverkeeper #potomacriver #sewage #waterquality
In the midst of the sewage spill chaos, it’s easy to feel helpless when it comes to protecting our rivers. Join us for this free webinar to learn what YOU can do to help make change!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/water-wedn... 👩🏽💻
#toxins #cleanwater #riverkeeper #potomacriver #shenandoahriver
The end of the year is near, and so is the deadline to pledge CFC gifts! If you’re a federal worker who loves to de-stress on the river OR if you just love having clean water to drink, don’t forget Potomac Riverkeeper Network (87828) when making your CFC pledge.
#cfc #federalworkers #riverkeeper
Riverkeeper testified at a NYC Council hearing supporting Council Member Sandy Nurse's Renewable Rikers Bill, which would turn Rikers Island into a hub for clean energy, composting & wastewater treatment once the jail closes. ♻️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/rR8250Xoo10
#RenewableRikers #NYC #Riverkeeper
Happy Halloween 👻
We hope you have safe and spooky festivities! Who’s up for creepy doll hunting on the river? 👀
Alan Lehman, Shenandoah Program Manager, found this baby doll on the South River in the valley.
#spooky #creepy #dolls #halloween #shenandoah #shenandoahriver #riverkeeper
Picture of two boats on the river
In September 2025 the Hudson River has experienced the largest Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) ever recorded. Riverkeeper has been monitoring this event, and this recorded webinar explains what has happened. #HudsonRiver #Riverkeeper
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BtT...
Apparently not going too well for that river. Here's an update on the Calumet, dated 2013, a quarter century after the above photo
#waterpolitics
#envhist
#IndustrialDisease
#Riverkeeper
www.wbez.org/news/2013/01...
Phish's WaterWheel Foundation supports Black Warrior Riverkeeper and Chattahoochee #Riverkeeper during Fall Tour www.jambase.com/article/phis...
Life is better on the river 🌈
#kayak #kayaklife #paddling #paddler #occoquanva #virginia #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #watershed #river #cleanrivers #riverkeeper #waterkeeper #conservation #environment #outdoors
Happy #NationalGoFishingDay ! 🎣
Who else loves to spend their days on the river, fishing rod in hand, enjoying our beautiful scenery? This video was taken on the Cacapon River and we just can’t stop watching ☀️
#potomacriver #cleanwater #riverkeeper #conservation #environment #waterislife
The #Riverkeeper days are over.
Unseen beneath Westchester's streets, an aging sewer infrastructure is inflicting major environmental damage to local waterways. Read more - patch.com/new-york/lar...
#CleanWater #Westchester #SewerInfrastructure #WaterQuality #Riverkeeper #Larchmont #Mamaroneck #LocalSummitLM
Happy first day of SPRING! 🌸 Who else is excited for warmer temperatures and more days on the river? 😍
#riverkeeper #cleanwater #dmv #cleanrivers #conservation #environment #shenandoahriver #waterislife #shenandoah #shenandoahvalley #waterkeeper #paddling #kayakadventures #kayak
We are feeling extra lucky today to have such amazing rivers to protect - Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
#shenandoah #shenandoahriver #potomac #potomacriver #waterways #conservation #environment #waterkeeper #riverkeeper #waterislife #cleanwater #cleanrivers #paddling #paddlers #rivers #water #green
