Our River. Our Responsibility.
Protecting the Port Tobacco River Through Education and Action
Eagle Cam
Meet Hope, Chandler and the annually rotating cast of their adorable eaglets. The Port Tobacco River Park Eagle Cam draws thousands of nature lovers year after year.
S.O.A.R.
Let’s Save Our Amazing River — S.O.A.R. — by working together to keep our river clean and help our neighbors maintain septic systems that keep waste from our waters.
Join PTRC
If you love our river, there’s a place for you in the Port Tobacco River Conservancy. There’s many ways to get involved, and the easiest is by becoming a PTRC member.
Junior River Keepers
We are all stewards, and soon we’ll pass this river down to the next generation. Young people ages 13 & under can join FREE and become a Junior River Keeper!
What’s New On the River
Your source for the latest news, action, opportunities and river stories.
Winter on the Port Tobacco River: What’s Happening Beneath the Surface
Discover what’s happening beneath the surface of the Port Tobacco River in winter — from aquatic life to quiet processes that support river health.
A Morning Well Spent: Port Tobacco River Cleanup Recap
Photos from the Port Tobacco River Cleanup at Chapel Point State Park. Volunteers, families and local groups came together to make a real difference for our river.
What Lives in (and Around) the Port Tobacco River?
Discover how PTRC’s weekly water testing—powered by volunteers and science — helps keep the Port Tobacco River safe for swimming, paddling, and playing.
About the Port Tobacco River Conservancy
PTRC is a grassroots nonprofit working to protect and restore the Port Tobacco River and its watershed through education, monitoring and community action.
How You Can Get Involved
Become a PTRC Member
Become a Junior River Keeper
Volunteer
Donate
By the Numbers
A Closer Look at What We're Fighting For
Square miles that make up the Port Tobacco River watershed, stretching from Waldorf south to Bel Alton and beyond.
Gallons of untreated wastewater that could spill into our river from just a single failing septic system.
Species of birds, fish, and mammals are supported by the Port Tobacco River and its surrounding ecosystems.