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Policy Implications for Water in 2025 (and Beyond)
In this livestream we try to better understand what you can expect from the new administration in environmental policy.
Mar 121 min read
Speak Up for the Connecticut River!
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is having a public comment period from January 24th – February 24th, 2025
Feb 72 min read
CRC Testimony: Support of HB 5017 for Tire Stewardship Program Participation
This bill would close a loophole in the recently enacted EPR for tires bill to ensure both producers and retails participate.
Jan 313 min read
Fish Consumption Advisories & Safety in the Connecticut River Watershed
Pollution threatens fishing in the Connecticut River watershed due to its negative effects on human and ecosystem health.
Jan 295 min read
Flex Your Mussels: Middlebury College Students’ Plan to Restore Mussels in the Connecticut River
Students at Middlebury College in Vermont created a report and plan to restore freshwater mussels in the Connecticut River.
Jan 163 min read
Water Way(s): Place-Based Community Engagement with Green Street SchoolÂ
Connecticut River Conservancy has continued their collaboration with the Water Way(s) Project for elementary school education.
Dec 12, 20243 min read
CRC Letter to MassDEP Re: Shortnose Sturgeon & Hydropower
CRC recently sent a letter to MassDEP urging the agency to consider new sturgeon evidence as part of hydropower relicensing.
Dec 10, 20242 min read
Elementary Education: Immersive Mill River Exploration with CRC’s Ryan O’Donnell
On a windy October field trip to the Mill River with CRC’s Ryan O’Donnell, third graders got their feet wet and learned about river health.
Oct 23, 20242 min read
Unified Water Study: Long Island Sound Water Quality Grade Increased in 2024
Connecticut River Conservancy’s River Restoration Network partners at Save the Sound released the 2024 Long Island Sound Report Card.Â
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Hydropower Relicensing: 401 Water Quality Certification Comments for Vermont
401 Water Quality Certification refers to the Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) in which state water quality standards are followed.
Oct 4, 20243 min read
The 28th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup Invites Volunteers Along the Connecticut River
The goal is to remove as much trash as possible from waterways, riverbanks, and communities across the 410-mile Connecticut River watershed.
Sep 12, 20243 min read
River Impacts and the Clean Water Act: Understanding the 401 Water Quality Certification
Join your CRC River Stewards to learn about the next stage of the relicensing of five hydroelectric facilities.
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Extended Producer Responsibility in New England
EPR programs are systems that reduce the waste generated by industrial production by charging producers for the waste they generate.
Aug 6, 20243 min read
STEM Gems Summer Camp with Connecticut River Conservancy
Summary of environmental activities from a STEM-intensive week of hands-on education, career exploration, and mindful conversations.
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Water Way(s): River-Themed Education for Kids
The Water Way(s)Â Project and Curriculum is a community arts engagement project connecting children with their local Rivers.
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy’s Hydropower Relicensing Comments to FERC
After a 12-year process in the relicensing of 5 hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River, FERC public comments are submitted.
May 30, 20242 min read
River Day at Macdonough Elementary School
CRC recently participated in a Middletown River Day at Macdonough Elementary School in Middletown, CT!
May 29, 20241 min read
Support for HB1649 and SB543 in New Hampshire for Healthier Rivers
Connecticut River Conservancy along with other organizations recently submitted testimony on legislation related to PFAS.
Apr 25, 20243 min read
LiveStream: An Act of Congress - New Legislation to Protect our Watershed
At this LiveStream we celebrated Earth Day and the current Acts of Congress that may assist in protecting our great river and watershed.Â
Apr 17, 20241 min read
Farmington River Named One of America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024
The Farmington River, the longest tributary of the Connecticut River, has been included as #6 in America's Most Endangered Rivers list.
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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