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Our mission is to protect, conserve and replenish Maryland's longest and deepest intrastate waterway.
Through strategic advocacy, restoration and education our goal is long term sustainability for the ecosystem of the entire Patuxent River basin and the people who rely on its future.
Our Nottingham Visitors Center offers Kayak, Canoe & Equipment Rentals and coordinates community events.
While we are a grass roots community based non-profit, we are proud to be members of the Waterkeeper Alliance that advocates for the health and well being of global waterways.
Patuxent River Keeper is funded through grants and public donations. We accept tax deductible donations in any amount.
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The Patuxent Riverkeeper
Established in 2004 by Fred Tutman, the grass roots movement of the Patuxent Riverkeeper spans seven counties in Maryland to advocate for and restore the Patuxent River.
Today the Patuxent is a study in contrasts with regions rich in history, wildlife and unforgettable scenic vistas to other areas with poisoned beaches, dead zones and hopelessly blocked and snagged upper tributaries.
Once one of the most productive sources of shellfish in the world, the Patuxent has been deeply and negatively affected by negligent land use.
And yet scientists have pointed to the incredible resilience of the ecosystem, its ability to heal itself if we humans can be compelled to mend our behavior toward the river and embrace responsible stewardship.
Open House Potluck Coming Up on May 21 from 5-9PM
This promises to be a very fun event.
Local heroes wanted for spring invasives removal
Join us at the Patuxent Riverkeeper Center on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10AM-1PM We’ll provide water and supplies. You can bring lunch, picnic and use one of our boats for free afterwards as a thank you for your time and effort. 17412 Nottingham Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 RSVP to Sonia@paxriverkeeper.org
Spring Birding Trip with Senator Winegrad
Jump on a pontoon boat at Jug Bay Natural Area (16000 Croom Airport Rd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20772) Saturday, May 7, 2016 7:30AM – 11AM RSVP: Sonia@paxriverkeeper.org $5 for gas Don’t forget your binoculars!
Webinar Recording: “Water Pollution Trading: Clean Water at a Crossroads”
Patuxent Riverkeeper participated in SAFSF’s April, 2016 webinar, “Water Pollution Trading: Clean Water at a Crossroads.” Co-hosted by SAFSF, 11th Hour Project, EGA, Grace Communications Foundation, HEFN, & McKnight Foundation. http://www.safsf.org/water-pollution-trading-webinar/
Citizens file suit to enforce smart growth and protect the environment in Prince George’s County
Bowie, August 27. Local residents and environmentalists have petitioned the Circuit Court to review Prince George’s County’s approval of a dense housing development in the middle of a remote office park in Bowie, next to the Patuxent River. According to the petitioners, the revised conceptual plan for “Melford Village” would create a dense auto-dependent community…
Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge Flawed Federal Approval of Cove Point LNG Export Facility
For Immediate ReleaseMay 7, 2015 Contact:Kelly Trout, 240-396-2022, kelly@chesapeakeclimate.orgKeith Rushing, 202-797-5236, krushing@earthjustice.orgFred Tutman 301-579-2073 ext 7 fred@paxriverkeeper.org Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge Flawed Federal Approval of Cove Point LNG Export Facility Lawsuit charges that regulators illegally skirted a full and fair review of the project’s impact in speeding fracking and climate change, polluting the Chesapeake…