As a follow up to yesterday's slog from Potomac Riverkeeper Ed Merrifield, I wanted to highlight the article, Nation's River is Regoin's Sewer (or in pdf), which features an interview with Mr. Merrifield.

The article discusses a number of the problems plaguing the Potomac River, including sewage pollution. But my favorite part is where Mr. Merrifield mentions that his goal for the Potomac River is for the President to again bring his or her family to swim in the River. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

It wouldn't be a first, as he mentions. As you'll find out if you read the article, John Quincy Adams used to skinny dip every morning until .... (read the article to find out what happened!)

Lots of groups in the area are working to clean up the Potomac. Act for Healthy Rivers is a coordinated effort against sewage pollution. If you want to help, you can watch this video and show Congress how you feel about sewage in your water.