The jurisdictions include the states with territory within the Potomac basin, and the District of Columbia, entirely in the basin. ICPRB works with the jurisdictions and federal government to encourage cooperation on Potomac issues, such as the need for basin-wide comprehensive watershed and resource management. Each jurisdiction has its own programs to address diverse watershed-related issues.

Explore offices and programs by jurisdiction and see the latest report from ICPRB on activities in each jurisdiction:

District of Columbia

• Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
• Parks and Recreation

Federal Government

• U.S. EPA: Information on environmental initiatives, pollution, regulation, and watershed health
• U.S Geological Survey: Information on natural resources, pollution, fisheries, research
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Information on fisheries and pollution issues
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Information on weather, climate, floods, and droughts

Maryland

• Department of Environment (Environmental Policy and Regulation)
• Department of Natural Resources

Pennsylvania

• Department of Environmental Protection
• Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (parks, trails, outdoors, conservation)
• Fish and Boat Commission

Virginia

• Department of Environmental Quality
• Department of Conservation and Recreation (Parks and other outdoor recreation)
• Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
• Marine Resources Commission

West Virginia

• Department of Environmental Protection (policy and regulation)
• Department of Natural Resources
• State Parks

Additional Resources

• The U.S. EPA helps residents find local water information with their Surf Your Watershed tool.
• ICPRB provides Potomac watershed information in our Potomac Basin Facts and Maps sections.
• Many citizen watershed groups are working throughout the watershed. Some of the groups monitor and assess local streams and post information online. Find a group near you.