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Blobs in the River!
We recently received many reports about gelatinous blobs on the River from many of our Riverkeeper Volunteers, which can be seen below. From initial observations these blobs are known as Bryozoans, which are actually a glob of microorganisms that band together. They are a naturally occuring phenomenon that bloom occasionally on the River. Samples of the blobs ... read more

Join Save The River for an Evening Cruise in Washington, D.C.!
Join Save The River members and friends for a fun evening cruise along the Potomac River! Each year, Save The River members from the Washington, D.C. area organize a fundraiser for Save The River that's a great way to support our River protection and education programs while meeting fellow 'river rats'. read more

Join Save The River at the Syracuse Film Fest on Earth Day for a Special Screening of Blue Gold: World Water Wars
Join Save The River at the Syracuse Film Festival on Earth Day (Thursday, April 22) for a provocative look at the looming fresh water crises at a special screening event of the international award winning documentary, Blue Gold: World Water Wars. A portion of the event proceeds will support Save The River. read more

Save The River Applauds Village of Clayton for Tackling Tough Sewer and Water Infrastructure Issues
Area residents have read some dire news in the paper lately about the state of Clayton's sewer and water infrastructure. Read on for Save The River's letter to the editor supporting the Village's efforts to address these difficult, but critical, issues. read more

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