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We protect, restore, and advocate for the Connecticut River

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Connecticut River Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the Connecticut River watershed in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. We collaborate with regional partners to restore and advocate for your rivers, and educate and engage communities. We bring people together to prevent pollution, improve habitat, and promote enjoyment of the river and its tributary streams. Join us to support healthier rivers today!

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Clean Water

Through advocacy to prevent pollution and water quality monitoring to track data.

Healthy Habitats

Through dam removal, tree planting, and migratory fish programs.

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Resilient Communities

With river recreation access, community science, & Source to Sea Cleanups.

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1,146

Tons of trash removed from rivers

30

Old dams & culverts removed

100K

Trees planted in the watershed

150+

Sites annually tested for bacteria

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FERC Publishes Draft Environmental Impact Statements for Five Hydropower Facilities

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released two separate Draft Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS) for the five hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River that are currently undergoing relicensing.

Jack's Brook dam on the Deerfield River with trees in the background

Jack’s Brook Dam to Be Removed, Restoring Native Trout Habitat in Dover, VT

A concrete dam built in 1913 on Jack’s Brook—a tributary of the North Branch of the Deerfield River—is being removed this week in a collaborative effort to restore natural stream flow and improve aquatic habitat in southern Vermont.

Letter of Support for the USGS S.O. Conte Research Laboratory

The Connecticut River Conservancy sent a letter of support for the Silvio O. Conte Anadromous Fish Research Laboratory in Turners Falls, MA, to the Acting Director of the USGS National Center. The full letter is shared for the public.

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We envision a future where people and wildlife can enjoy

a clean, free-flowing Connecticut River.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 16
Summer Nights Children, Youth, & Family Kayaking with Holyoke Rows
Holyoke Rows
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Jul 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Holyoke Rows, 25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jul 18
Water Chestnut Pull in Rockingham
Walpole/Rockingham
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Jul 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Walpole/Rockingham, 11 Pine St, North Walpole, NH 03609, USA
Paddle with a purpose — help us remove the invasive water chestnut from our waterways!
Fri, Jul 18
Hartford Kayak & Connect: Community Paddle at Wethersfield Cove
Wethersfield Cove
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Jul 18, 2025, 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM
Wethersfield Cove, 533 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA
Join CRC on a paddle to explore Wethersfield Cove on the Connecticut River!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jul 19
Water Chestnut Pull in Vernon, VT
Vernon, VT
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Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Vernon, VT, 189 Prospect St, Hinsdale, NH 03451, USA
Paddle with a purpose — help us remove the invasive water chestnut from our waterways!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jul 19
Water Chestnut Pull in Middletown CT
Floating Meadows
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Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Floating Meadows, 181 Johnson St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
Paddle with a purpose — help us remove the invasive water chestnut from our waterways!

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Migratory Fish

Migratory fish are essential to healthy river ecosystems. The Connecticut River hosts 8 species of migratory fish that travel thousands of ocean miles and over 200 miles upriver annually.

CRC's migratory fish restoration efforts include advocating for and expanding fish passage and raising awareness through community science and education.

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