No. 1 Endangered River In America Is The Potomac, Pollution Cited For Current Fragile State
The no. 1 endangered river in America is the Potomac, according to a leading environmental group. The body of water, which separates Maryland from Virginia, has been polluted over time by the 5 million people that live in its watershed, leading to its current fragile state.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/342309/20120517/1-endangered-river-potomac-washington-environment-conservation.htm
Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 08:31:56 -0700
Garrett Peck, 'The Potomac River: A History And Guide' Author, Discusses River's Landmarks, Legacy
WASHINGTON -- The Potomac River has shaped history. It's also an awfully nice place to go for a hike. Both these aspects of the river are explored in a new book.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/garrett-peck-potomac_n_1542560.html
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:57:53 -0700
Potomac named America's most endangered river
Group says 'nation's river' threatened by urban, farm pollution, cutbacks in Congress The Potomac River, which flows between Maryland and Virginia, was named the nation's "most endangered" waterway today by a Washington-based environmental group.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/bal-bmg-potomac-named-americas-most-endangered-river-20120515,0,2002594.story?track=rss
Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:24 -0700
Potomac River Most Endangered in America
A volunteer from the Gangplank Slipholders Association cleans the Potomac River of trash. (Photo by GSA )
http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/may2012/2012-05-23-01.html
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:11 -0700
Promoting safety on the Potomac River
It is one of the most beautiful spots in the region, the Potomac River at Great Falls. But it's also one of the most dangerous.
http://www.wtop.com/41/2877935/Promoting-safety-on-the-Potomac-River
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 12:52:06 -0700
Potomac River tuber found near Brunswick Sunday after spending night in river
A man on a tubing expedition with friends on the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry ended up spending the night in the river, according to Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/displayUpdate.htm?storyid=136039
Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:27:19 -0700
Potomac named most endangered river
The Potomac River has been named the most endangered river in the country
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyid=135762
Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 23:07:28 -0700
Citizens group says Potomac Edison not doing job
A citizens activist group filed a complaint that Potomac Edison crews are not reading electric meters as often as required
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/business/display.htm?storyid=136062
Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 23:10:38 -0700
Gazette.Net: Maryland History Day Competition
Twenty-three Montgomery County students received awards at the 2012 Maryland History Day Competition held at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on April 28.
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120523/NEWS/705239904/1007/maryland-history-day-competition&template=gazette
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 05:01:50 -0700
Gazette.Net: Potomac teen honored as one of Marylands top student volunteers
Saanya was one of two students representing Maryland at the event, which honored 102 students, two from each state and the District of Columbia. Each student received $1,000 and personal congratulations from New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120523/NEWS/705239928/1144/potomac-teen-honored-as-one-of-maryland-s-top-student-volunteers&template=gazette
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:49:23 -0700
