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Who is the Riverkeeper? A trained advocate who works full-time to protect and improve water quality in the Patuxent River. The Patuxent Riverkeeper strives to see that our vital water resources and the surrounding ecosystem are not squandered or degraded from neglect, abuse, profiteering, and public indifference.

Who funds the Riverkeeper? The Patuxent Riverkeeper (like most other Waterkeepers) is a private, non profit and public interest organization which obtains grants, memberships, donations and offers certain fees-for-service in order to fund its expenses and activities.

Why do we need a Riverkeeper? The Patuxent Riverkeeper is primarily advocacy focused. While many groups conduct excellent interpretive, educational and preservation activities, the Riverkeeper works on strategic programs to benefit the entire watershed. Riverkeepers perhaps more than most organizational stakeholders in the watershed, have the independent voice, the charter focus and the freedom of action to do what it takes legally, civically and doggedly--in order to champion the problems (not the symptoms!) of the watershed.

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Paddlers on a Riverkeeper hosted trip enjoy the Fall scenery Near Hill's Bridge

Folks at the June 2006 Annual Fowler Wade-In

Thanks to American Honda for helping to power our newest 16 foot River Patrol Boat!

Action Alerts

HELP!. Disaster Struck the Patuxent Riverkeeper on June 8th when a bolt of lightning hit immediately next to the Patuxent Riverkeeper office. The surge of electricity blew out our phone lines, internet, in-house networking, and several computers causing thousands in damage. Can we count on you to send a special donation today to help us recover from this disaster? All funds received will go towards rebuilding our computer systems after the strike. Read more and please help us.

Patuxent River gets a D- on its 2008 Report Card. Read more in the current newsletter or see the full report card.

Participate in the Patuxent River Monitoring Network. Trained volunteers are monitoring the Patuxent to establish benchmarks and identify problems. Learn more here.

See the final draft of the Patuxent River 20/20 Report. Now we need your help to encourage your county and state legislators to take action. Click here to find out how.

Report Pollution if you see dumping or pipes pouring into the River. Even the ones with permits are sometimes a huge problem!

OURS TO PROTECT: View Waterkeeper Alliance's new Public Service Announcement:
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Upcoming Events

Join us virtually on our blog for the Patuxent Sojourn 2008. This week we are paddling the heart and soul of a mighty Maryland river during the Annual Patuxent Sojourn. For the next we'll be paddling, camping and meeting the people of the Patuxent.

Hosted Kayak Trips
Join the Riverkeeper for fun filled and informative trips on the Patuxent and other regional rivers.

Want to help clear snags and blockages from the Navigable Patuxent? Sign up for a "Roughnecks" trip!

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