Beyond the Backyard: The Nation’s River
For decades, the Potomac River was the dumping ground for industrial sludge and pollution that turned the once majestic river into a toxic wasteland. But …
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Climate change linked to decline of smallmouth bass in Potomac
Smallmouth bass are, by far, the most popular sport fish in the nontidal portion of the Potomac above Great Falls. But they’ve suffered from poor …
Apparently, the once-feared snakehead is just another fish in the Potomac
It’s been 13 years since the snakehead, a.k.a. the frankenfish, was first found in the Potomac River. Initial predictions were dire, but during recent years it’s become clear that the snakehead …
Take Action: Protect the Potomac
The Nation’s River, aka the Potomac, is an overlooked fly fishing gem that is home to solid runs of stripers and shad and an exploding …