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New Reports Say Vermont Yankee Used ‘Flawed Science’ to Justify Thermal Pollution
Help us hold Vermont Yankee accountable.
You have an opportunity to affect whether Vermont Yankee breezes through the Vermont Public Service Board's (PSB) review of the plant’s water quality impacts or whether the board hears new evidence about Yankee’s pollution.
Right now, the Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) and Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) are preparing to show that continued operation of the plant involves significant, new natural resources concerns. But we can’t do it without your help.
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Vermont Yankee's permit to bypass its cooling towers and discharge heated water directly into the river expired in 2006, and now expert consultants have found that the studies Entergy provided the state to get that permit were based on flawed science. It is time for ANR to issue a new permit with tougher temperature standards for discharge. We urge them to start the permit process. Download a summary of the issues (PDF 50KB)
It is critical that we redouble our efforts in this case now. Please help us hold Vermont Yankee accountable for their impact on our water resources today with a generous donation targetted for this work. Read More.
Other River News
Watershed Council Seeks Songs about Tropical Storm Irene Flooding These songs will be featured in a concert to be held on August 28, 2012, the first anniversary of the flood. To enter a song for consideration, please download information from our Music webpage. - Job Opening The Connecticut River Watershed Council and the Millers River Watershed Council will be sharing one full-time service position in the 2012 MassLIFT-AmeriCorps program. The Community Outreach Coordinator works to increase local support for and participation in river and watershed protection within the Massachusetts boundaries of the Connecticut River watershed, with a 1/2 time focus on the Millers River watershed. Dowload the job description from our Employment page.
Root for Your River To address the widespread tree loss from 3 severe weather events in 2011, CRWC partnered with New England Public Radio (WFCR & WNNZ) for a special campaign designed to help with replanting efforts throughout the Connecticut River watershed. Organizations and volunteers will plant up to 2,600 trees. - Chickley River in Hawley, MA
After Hurricane Irene, the straightening and dredging of the Chickley went way beyond what was necessary. The work harmed wildlife and habitats, and likely increased flooding risk in the future. CRWC sent a letter to the Mass DEP documenting the damage and calling for increased oversight. DEP ordered the contractor to repair the environmental damage. Press release. - Save the Date CRWC's Annual Meeting will be held in Wilder, VT, on July 22, 2012.
- River of Words Curriculum
ROW-CT River is a place-based art and poetry program designed to promote watershed awareness, literacy and the arts. ROW-CT River brings the innovative pedagogy of River of Words to young people and educators in the Connecticut River Valley, through online lessons and resources, school-based programs, professional development, and a growing network of community partners. - Online Slideshows of The River
The Connecticut River: A Photographic Journey Through The Heart Of New England by Al Braden offers several online slideshows of the river by one of its best friends as he travels "from the Fourth Connecticut Lake to the wide mouth at Saybrook Jetty." Many of the images in these slideshows are from his book of the same name. - CRWC Water Testing Lab
When people head out for a dip at their local swimminghole there's often a gnawing question in the back of their minds, “I wonder what's in this water?” CRWC's water testing lab helps communities answer questions about water quality and safety before their citizens jump in. Learn more about CRWC's Water Quality Testing or visit the current Water Quality Test Results website. - CRWC public service announcements New audio and video public service announcements raise awareness about river pollution, the importance of children spending time outside, and ways you can make a difference in your own community.
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Image credits above: ©Al Braden www.albradenphoto.com; Tree artwork by Mercer, a Marlboro Elementary School student as part of a Hogback Tree Study, a project of River of Words in the Connecticut River Watershed, a partnership to connect kids to their natural environment using poetry and art. Special thanks to Marlboro Elementary School.; CRWC staff
Image Credits at Right - Illustrations: Bill Singleton; Photos: Elisabeth Cianciola, CRWC Staff.
Map: Bill Singleton; ©Al Braden www.albradenphoto.com; Kyla Bennett;
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