Join your Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) Vermont River Steward, Kathy Urffer, and partners on a guided paddle to explore the confluence of the Williams River and Connecticut River at Herricks Cove in Rockingham, VT. This area has a rich history, has been designated an Important Bird Area, and provides multiple benefits to the region such as flood storage, aquatic habitat, and recreation.

CRC works to keep residents informed of river issues and engaged in finding solutions. This includes the importance of understanding how to leverage policies such as the Clean Water Act and state Water Quality Standards to protect the health of rivers and watershed communities. CRC and our partners are working to petition the VT Agency of Natural Resources that this area be considered an Outstanding Resource Water under the Vermont Water Quality Standards. Come enjoy a day on the river and learn about this process.

Participants are invited to bring their own canoe or kayak and join us for this trip. If you don't own a boat, CRC will provide a limited number of kayaks to borrow through pre-registration, first come first served. Please note that the rental kayaks have a maximum paddler weight capacity of 250lbs. Paddles and life vests are included. If you are borrowing a boat, please arrive early at 9:45am for gear outfitting. (Public access to boats provided by the Vermont Canoe Touring Center courtesy of a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation).

Herricks Cove is a recreation area owned and operated by Great River Hydro. There is a public boat launch, a gravel parking area, picnic sites, and several port-a-potties, including one that is handicap accessible.

This is a flatwater paddle with moving current best suited for an advanced beginner skill level and above. We recommend that you have comfort in and around water, have been in a kayak before, and meet all the paddling essential eligibility criteria listed here. All participants are required to wear a PFD on the water. A limited number of kayaks with PFD’s are available. Sunscreen, snacks and water are highly recommended. Heavy rain or high water cancels.

Paddling is a physical activity. Please be sure you're prepared for the day with water, food, and any supplies you need as an individual to be successful (including medications you might need, ie: inhalers, EpiPen, insulin, etc).