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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
What People Are Saying: Public Comments for Hydropower Relicensing on the Connecticut River
Highlight of public comments submitted for hydropower relicensing of 5 hydroelectric facilities on the Connecticut River.
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Long Island Sound River Restoration Network Testimony in SUPPORT of SB 192 An Act Concerning Dam Safety with modifications
Long Island Sound River Restoration Network Testimony in SUPPORT of SB 192 An Act Concerning Dam Safety with modifications
Mar 7, 20243 min read
CRC Submits Testimony on Hydro, PFAS and Climate Change in CT
CRC Submits Testimony on Hydro, PFAS and Climate Change in CT
Mar 7, 20244 min read
Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: Final Comment Period Open for Hydropower Facilities on the Connecticut River
As part of our mission, CRC has been a consistent participant in the relicensing of hydropower dams.
Mar 6, 20243 min read
CRC Submits Testimony to Prevent Pollution in CT
Connecticut River Conservancy Testimony in support of HB 5218 Act Concerning the Establishment of Riparian Buffers and Revision of Wetland.
Feb 26, 20244 min read
VT Needs to Plan for Climate Resiliency Now!
CRC Vermont River Steward Kathy Urffer shares details about the VT legislature's current action on climate resiliency.
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Climate Resiliency Legislation – Comments on VT S213
Vermont River Steward Kathy Urffer provides testimony in of support of VT S.213, an act relating to wetland regulation.
Feb 8, 20244 min read
Flood Mud: Improving Flood Sediment Management
Assessment of how sediments were handled in developed areas during Vermont's flood response in July 2023.
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Kari Kastango Has Become the First Person to Swim the Entire Length of the Connecticut River
CRC is thrilled to announce that Kari Kastango is the first person to complete a swim of the entire length of the 410-mile Connecticut River
Oct 16, 20237 min read
Highlights & Photos from the 27th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup
The annual Source to Sea Cleanup is a watershed-wide initiative organized by Connecticut River Conservancy in NH, VT, MA, and CT.
Oct 1, 20233 min read
Press Conference: The Threat of Hydrilla in the Connecticut River
A press conference was held by the Connecticut General Assembly to update the public on the threat of Hydrilla.
Aug 17, 20232 min read
How the Supreme Court’s Clean Water Act Decision May Impact the Connecticut River & Surrounding Habitats
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the federal protections offered by the Clean Water Act will have a narrowed definition of a wetland.
Jun 1, 20233 min read
CRC’s Response to FirstLight’s Agreement on Fish & Flows
FirstLight Power, operator of Turner’s Falls dam and Northfield Mountain, released a Flows and Fish Passage Settlement Agreement.
Apr 5, 20233 min read
CRC Brings EnviroScape to Dover School
Kathy and Alden Dumas, an ECO Americorps member serving with the CRC, facilitated a lively presentation about the Connecticut River.
Feb 14, 20233 min read
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
Mar 29, 202114 min read
CRC requests additional information on Turners Falls and Northfield Mtn AFLA
Objection to Deficient Amended Final License Application and Request for Additional Information
Jan 27, 20218 min read
CRC comments on the Cavendish (P-2489) Preliminary Application Document
CRC comments on the Cavendish (P-2489) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Apr 6, 20206 min read
CRC comments on the Taftsville (P-2490) PAD and Study Plan Requests
CRC comments on the Taftsville (P-2490) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Feb 7, 202012 min read
CRC comments on the Sugar River Dam II (P-15003/ Previously P-10934) PAD and Study Plan Requests
CRC comments on the Sugar River Dam II (P-15003/ Previously P-10934) Preliminary Application Document and Study Plan Requests
Jan 13, 20209 min read
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