Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative

LITTERING BY THE NUMBERS

18%
of District residents believe the fish that come out of local waters are safe to eat.

8%
believe local creeks and rivers are clean enough for swimming.

70%
of residents said seeing litter on the ground or in the water bothers them "a lot."

94%
of residents believe that littering contributes to "filth and bacteria" and 67% "would worry about that."

What is Going On?

Support the Maryland and Prince George’s County Bag Bills and Help Reduce Trash at Its Source!

A small fee on single-use bags in stores creates an incentive for consumers to bring their own reusable bags to the store causing a decrease in the use of single use bags in the county where it is in place. These bags make up a large percentage of the trash that pollutes our watershed and by reducing them at their source, we are reducing the abundance found in our watershed. Learn how to get involved.

Now recruiting for the 2^nd Annual Litter Enforcement Month.

Help raise awareness of litter, illegal dumping and related crimes; the laws associated with them, and their social and environmental effects on our communities, our economy, and the Potomac River. Find out more.

Register for the 24^th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup.

We are encouraging both old and new site leaders to Register their sites now for the 24^th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup. Please follow the instructions provided here, or email with any questions.