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The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Learn about the CRWPA, which will formalize partnerships between state, local, and private entities to promote watershed conservation.
Aug 24, 20232 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
Stormwater, Sewage & Water Quality: a Status Update
Read about Combined Sewer Overflow, a mixture of stormwater and sewage “bypass” treatment, which are discharged directly into rivers.
Jul 25, 20237 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
Earth Day Recap with CRC’s Events, Volunteers, and Partners
It was an incredible Earth Day around the Connecticut River, and we’re here to summarize all the activities that CRC was a part of.
Apr 26, 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
Volunteer Monitoring for Microplastics in the Connecticut River
Results of Connecticut River Conservancy volunteer microplastics pilot monitoring program in the Connecticut River watershed.
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Bald Eagle Population Soaring in NH’s Connecticut River Valley
Bald Eagles have made a dramatic recovery in New England since they gained federal protection in the 1970’s
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Here’s What We Know About PFAS in the Connecticut River
A recent study about “forever chemicals” in freshwater fish has made national headlines.
Feb 22, 20237 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
Four States, Nine Projects, $2 Million for Rivers and Local Economies
This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is aiming to complete nine river restoration projects across all four states.
Aug 19, 20202 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
CRC comments on the Gilman hydroelectric project (P-2392) Pre-Application Document and Request to use the Traditional Licensing Process
CRC comments on the Gilman hydroelectric project (P-2392) Pre-Application Document and Request to use the Traditional Licensing Process
Jul 1, 20194 min read
CRC comments on the Newbury hydroelectric project (P-5261) Pre-Application Document
CRC comments on the Newbury hydroelectric project (P-5261) Pre-Application Document
Feb 1, 20193 min read
CRC comments on the preliminary application document for Great Falls Hydro Passumpsic River
CRC comments on the Great Falls hydroelectric project FERC Project NO. 2839 Preliminary Application Document.
May 20, 20163 min read
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