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21 Restoration Projects Completed in 2024 by Connecticut River Conservancy & Partners
River restoration projects include dam removal, floodplain forests, buffer plantings, strategic wood addition, and culvert upgrades.
Jan 155 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy Celebrates Redstart as Restoration Partner of the Year
The Restoration Partner of the Year award celebrates collaboration for positive ecological impact in the Connecticut River watershed.
Nov 14, 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
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
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
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
Dick Shriver Receives Bud Foster Award from Connecticut River Conservancy
CRC's recent Annual Meeting & Riverside Celebration honored Dick Shriver with the Bud Foster Award. Get to know his biography.
Jul 1, 20243 min read
Collaborative Community Science in the Connecticut River Watershed Made Possible by Grants and Volunteers
The primary objectives are to expand and strengthen community science programs while fostering new collaborative partnerships/participation.
Jun 20, 20244 min read
Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail Spring Newsletter
Spring has arrived in the Connecticut River Watershed! Dust off your boats and get ready for an exciting season.
May 10, 20247 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy Receives CT DEEP Grant for Water Chestnut Management
A total of $545K was awarded to 13 projects to help restore Connecticut waterbodies, addressing threats from aquatic invasive species.
May 2, 20241 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
Connecticut River Conservancy Receives MassDEP Grant for Water Quality Monitoring
Connecticut River Conservancy is happy to announce the receipt of a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Mar 6, 20243 min read
State of Vermont Clean Water Funds Used to Remove Old Dam in Wilmington
The Connecticut River Conservancy in collaboration with partners recently completed a dam removal project on Beaver Brook.
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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
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