The Potomac River (/ pəˈtoʊmək / ⓘ) is in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

Feb 17, 2026 · Nearly a month after a wastewater spill into the Potomac River began, recovery efforts are ongoing. The spillage, which resulted from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line …

Physical/ Habitat Description - The warmwater nontidal Potomac River, commonly referred to as the “Upper Potomac”, stretches from Cumberland to Washington D.C., forming Maryland’s southern …

4 days ago · Potomac River, river in the east central United States, rising in North and South branches in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia.

From Washington, D.C. the mighty Potomac River widens and flows into Southern Maryland, where it is impacted by the tides, and eventually empties into the Chesapeake Bay near the sandy shores of …

After decades of decline, the Potomac River is on its way to recovery. The Potomac Conservancy has given the river increasingly higher marks since 2011, saying it’s the only major Chesapeake Bay …

Get to know our Nation's River by learning about its ecologically rich lands and waters from the headwaters in West Virginia to the tidal portions of Point Lookout, Maryland.

Jul 31, 2025 · Often called “The Nation’s River,” the Potomac is both a natural force and a cultural landmark, flowing through five states and the capital, shaping American history along its 380-mile …

As an American Heritage River and with 300 miles recognized as a National Recreation Trail, the Potomac River is closely connected to our Nation's history and rich in recreational opportunities.

2 days ago · A major sewage spill into the Potomac River in Maryland has sparked a partisan debate, with Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia facing criticism for his delayed response and …