Home of the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center (PEREC)
The Potomac Science Center is a destination for environmental science research along the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Located along Belmont Bay near the mouth of the Occoquan River, this 50,000 square-foot research facility houses laboratories for teaching and research, lecture rooms, event space, outdoor trails, and a library/resource center. The facility meets LEED Silver certification standards.
The Potomac Science Center supports educational outreach to local schools and opportunities for collaboration with government agencies and private industry.