Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Warns Against Swimming in the Potomac

New Marina Raises Concern for Oysters

(Chesapeake Bay Program)

A new 143-slip marine is being planned for a 900-acre resort community in Charles county. The developer had already received approval for the marine in 2008, but due to the recession was never built, now the developer must apply for a permit renewal.

5 Million Gallons of Sewage Spilled into the Potomac

Photo by Justin Schuck, obtained through DCist

A break in the Upper Potomac Interceptor caused roughly five million gallons of sewage to spill into the Potomac River. Before reaching the river, the spilled sewage ran over the Capital Crescent Trail, sections of the trail are now closed until cleanup is completed and the interceptor is repaired. The cleanup and repairs are estimated to take at least a week to complete and there is an advisory to avoid contact with Potomac River water for at least 72 hours.