Judge’s Decision Says Entergy’s Plan Was Too Sweeping,
But Allows Provisions That Will Be Basis for Appeal
SAXTONS RIVER, VT May 23, 2008  Conservation groups challenging Vermont Yankee’s plan to pump even warmer water into the Connecticut River are today reviewing Environmental Court Judge Meredith Wright’s decision that will modify Entergy Nuclear’s plan.  In a 38-page ruling, [...]

Got a song flowing in your veins?
If so, the Connecticut River Watershed Council wants to hear it.
The Greenfield-based organization is launching a song-writing contest to celebrate the river, and eventually, all its tributaries.
The contest grew out of the singing of ”river songs” at watershed council board gatherings that often ended with people saying, ”Wouldn’t it [...]

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Council; groups, list concerns about Westfield plant to Commissioner

Greenfield, MA. May 9, 2008 In a signed letter to MA DEP Commissioner Laurie Burt dated April 30, 2008, the Connecticut River Watershed Council and 13 other environmental groups registered their concerns about cooling methods proposed for a new [...]

Greenfield, MA May 6, 2008  “Calling all river songwriters,” says Connecticut River Watershed Council Finance Director Pat LaMountain, who is kicking off CRWC’s new songwriting contest, Living along the River, “We’re seeking entries from this Valley’s amazing musical talent to help celebrate the River.”  According to LaMountain up to three original songs may be [...]

Our River Is Under Siege
MAY 2008 — This has not been a good two years for the Connecticut River or for that matter all VT and NH rivers and lakes. Last year we discovered the invasive algae Didymosphenia geminata, better known as didymo or rock snot in the Connecticut River. Didymo has the potential [...]