Potomac River Association
It is with great sadness that the Board of the Potomac River Association announce the passing of our beloved President Erik Jansson. Erik dedicated his life to making the Earth community a better place for all of us and we will miss him so much.
We will let you know when arrangements for his memorial have been determined.
The PRA is one of the oldest environmental groups in Maryland. It was founded as the Potomac River Association in 1967 to oppose the siting of an oil refinery on the Potomac River in St. Mary’s County. After a hard-fought and ultimately successful grassroots campaign, the organization realized that the struggle for protection of the environment and for enlightened land use is an ongoing struggle. The organization merged with the Patuxent River Association in 1983. The PRA continues to serve as advocate and watchdog for the land and waterways of Southern Maryland.
The PRA is incorporated as a nonprofit educational and charitable organization. Its funds are derived from membership dues, member contributions and grants.PRA is incorporated as a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable, educational and research organization, with funding derived principally from membership dues, member contributions and grants.