Get the DIRT Out!

Take action against one of the biggest problems in our watershed: polluted runoff from construction sites. In our new “Get the DIRT Out” volunteer program, residents learn how to evaluate the polluted runoff violations on construction sites, report violations, and help ensure that construction sites are not contaminating our rivers and streams.

If you haven't attended a Get the Dirt Out workshop and want to get involved, please call us at 202-222-0707 or send us an email.

What to do and forms you will need:

1. View and print the Site Report (MD) / (VA) / (PA) and the Field Guide (MD) / (VA) / (PA). You will need these documents to make observations at your site. Keep a copy of the Site Report and mail original to Potomac Riverkeeper.

2. Take photos. Email photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

3. Call us at 202-222-0707 (for Shenandoah Valley call 540-837-1479). Also contact local authorities to report problems (MD) / (VA) / (PA).

4. Document your followup actions on the Log Form. Keep a copy and mail original to Potomac Riverkeeper.

5. To be a volunteer in the Get the DIRT Out program, you must complete and send in a Liability Waiver. (Forms will be available at all trainings.)

6. And remember.... do not trespass on private property.