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Highlights and Photos from the 28th Annual Source to Sea CleanupÂ
The annual Source to Sea Cleanup is a watershed-wide initiative organized by Connecticut River Conservancy in NH, VT, MA, and CT.
Oct 15, 20245 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
An Environmental Education Opportunity for Connecticut River Valley SchoolsÂ
CRC is happy to announce that their EnviroScape® Watershed/Nonpoint Source Model is available for loan to classrooms.
Oct 8, 20243 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
Community Science: Sea Lamprey Rescue in Turners Falls
CRC organized volunteers to find and rescue thousands of juvenile sea lamprey in the canal of the drained Turners Falls Cabot Station.
Sep 26, 20242 min read
Currents & Eddies: River Updates for Summer/Fall
Connecticut River Conservancy's print newsletter, Currents & Eddies is back with a summer/fall 2024 edition - read the digital version here!
Sep 17, 20241 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
eDNA Confirms Shortnose Sturgeon in the Connecticut River Between Turners Falls MA and Bellows Falls VT
Research by CRC & partners has for the first time detected DNA from the endangered shortnose sturgeon between Turners Falls & Bellows Falls.
Aug 29, 20245 min read
Restoration Project: Blake Higgins Dam Removal on the Saxtons River
Removal of the remnant 90-foot-long and 7-foot-high concrete Blake Higgins dam on the Saxtons River, a tributary of the Connecticut River.
Aug 27, 20245 min read
Compass Youth Collaborative Paddle
Through our partnership, these youths have the chance to kayak, many for their first time, in Wethersfield Cove.
Aug 21, 20242 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
Connecticut River E. coli Report (2019-2023)
Reviewing five years of E. coli data collected from the Connecticut River shows that after dry weather, it is usually clean.
Aug 8, 20244 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
Paddlesports Championship Brought Racers and Enthusiasts to the Connecticut River
The New England Paddlesports Championship & Community Challenge brought competitive and recreational paddlers to the Connecticut River.
Jul 29, 20243 min read
Jesse Strauch: 2024 Solo Kayak Through Paddle of the Connecticut River
Jesse Strauch completed a solo kayak through paddle of the Connecticut River in June, 2024. This is his story.
Jul 18, 202412 min read
Working Together for Brook Trout: A Strategic Wood Addition Project
A process guided by science and experience determines where and how the wood will be placed to create trout habitat.
Jul 18, 20242 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
The Park River: Trails Day Paddling with Tim Lewis
On Sunday, June 2, I led a Trails Day Paddle in collaboration with Great Meadows Conservation Trust and the Connecticut River Conservancy.
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Annual Meeting 2024 Recording
Connecticut River Conservancy’s recent Annual Meeting & Riverside Celebration had governance and programmatic updates, brunch and boat rides
Jul 10, 20241 min read
Community Challenge Race at NEPC
Rally your cheering squad and bring your competitive spirit to Norm’s Marina on June 28th for a day of fun and friendly competition!
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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