Potomac Conservancy

Backyard to the Bay | The River Center on the C&O Canal

 

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"Backyard to the Bay," informs visitors to the River Center about the natural diversity, and scenic beauty of the Potomac River. The River Center is at lockhouse #8 on the C&O Canal.

 

The exhibit explores past and present human influence on the Potomac River watershed. Most importantly the cause-and-effect relationships between people and the health of the ecosystem are considered. Visitors learn how their daily activities directly affect the river and its watershed.

 

The exhibit is a part of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network, a partnership of parks, refuges, museums, historic sites, and water trails spanning the watershed.

 

 

 

 

 

Client: Potomac Conservancy
Project: Backyard to the Bay | The River Center on the C&O Canal