Latest News & River Stories

Fish passage is a critical component of river health and resilience. Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) hosted an engaging webinar exploring fish passage on the Connecticut River. Speakers dug deep into the importance of fish passage in our watershed, the intricacies of proper design, and what it takes to get it right. This webinar discusses how effective design restores migratory pathways and meets evolving regulatory requirements.

20 projects including dam removal, biostabilization, and buffer plantings. These projects help increase flood resiliency in local communities, and improve water quality and fish passage.

The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) is proposing to issue a permit to dismantle and remove the Wild Ammonoosuc Dam, also known as the Woodsville Water Supply Intake Dam, and restore the natural floodplain. The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

Tracking the migratory life cycle, obstacles, and research related to American eel in the Connecticut River watershed.

This rule change would reduce protections for wetlands, vernal pools, and other waterbodies with groundwater connections—all of which are abundant in the Connecticut River watershed and important for flood resiliency and aquatic habitat.

This end-of-year livestream highlighted the significant accomplishments achieved throughout the Connecticut River watershed in 2025.

The strategic plan sets a clear and ambitious course to address the challenges facing the Connecticut River and its tributaries, supporting a healthier, more resilient watershed for generations to come.

The Restoration Partner of the Year award is a celebration of collaboration for positive ecological impact within the Connecticut River watershed.

Connecticut River Conservancy's print newsletter, Currents & Eddies is back with a fall 2025 edition - read the digital version here for updates about dam removal, river restoration, advocacy and more.

Holyoke Rows and the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) are proud to announce the successful completion of major improvements and program expansions at the Jones Ferry River Access Facility in Holyoke, MA.

During the 2025 field season, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) launched a watershed-wide series of community paddles designed to connect people with the river and inspire stewardship. Across all paddle experiences, CRC brought 167 participants together.

The goal of this river restoration project is to address severe erosion and use natural materials (rootwads and native vegetation) to dissipate the river’s energy during storms, reducing the potential for future erosion and improving instream and riparian habitats in this part of the Connecticut River watershed.

The annual Source to Sea Cleanup, organized by Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), is a regional effort throughout NH, VT, MA, and CT to remove trash from the Connecticut River watershed, including tributaries, riverbanks, and community spaces.

Testing chloride levels provides data on the impacts of road salt on water quality and wildlife in the Connecticut River watershed.

Here in the Connecticut River watershed, we rely on clean, healthy rivers for drinking water, recreation, tourism, wildlife, and flood protection. The Clean Water Act has protected these waters for more than 50 years. Now those protections are under threat.  

CRC is collaborating with the City of Greenfield and the Nature Conservancy to advance Green River restoration projects including partial removal of the Greenfield Electric Light and Power Dam and full removal of the Wiley Russell Dam. 

From the Canadian border in New Hampshire to Long Island Sound in Connecticut, the Connecticut River flows through some of New England’s most scenic and historically rich landscapes. This 410-mile-long river provides endless recreational and sightseeing opportunities. Here are ten spots that provide a glimpse into some of the delightful features the Connecticut River has to offer.

The Connecticut River Conservancy’s (CRC) 29th annual Source to Sea Cleanup is back this September 26 – 27th with flexible opportunities for individual groups to choose their cleanup day. The goal is to remove as much trash as possible from waterways, riverbanks, and communities.

The Environmental Impact Statement is the last major step in the hydropower relicensing process. Read full comments from CRC and others.

The Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) and Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), in partnership with the Town of Springfield, will begin the process of removing an old dam on Valley Street on September 3rd.