2014 State of the Nation's River Report:
River Friendly Growth
Planning for vibrant communities, healthy lands, and a clean Potomac
Potomac Conservancy's 2014 State of the Nation's River report calls for urgent action to preserve local water quality in the face of rapid urbanization and deforestation. By 2040, an estimated 2.3 million new residents will move into our region.
The report draws attention to several threats facing the Potomac:
- Loss of Healthy Forests in the rural parts of the region
- Sprawl in growing suburban communities
- Aging Sewer Infrastructure in the urban area
Supporting our region's growth and restoring the Potomac to full health are not mutually exclusive goals.
Potomac Conservancy offers common sense solutions that decision makers can implement to make a difference in their communities and in the quality of life of the region. By embracing smart planning approaches, our growing rural, suburban, and rural communities can responsibly manage growth and protect healthy lands and waters.
Read the full report >
Special Thanks To:
Center for Watershed Protection, Chesapeake Bay Program - EPA, Danaher Corporation, DC District Department of the Environment, Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The Nature Conservancy, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Studies, and the US Geological Survey.
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