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Environmental Nonprofits File Appeal of VT and NH Water Quality Certifications for Hydropower FacilitiesÂ
Appeals of Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) issued for the Wilder, Vernon, and Bellows Falls dams.
1 day ago6 min read


New Tools for Old Questions: Using eDNA to Enhance Ecological Understanding
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a relatively new tool that can help provide information to answer these questions and can complement, or in some cases, supplant traditional research techniques.
6 days ago1 min read


Connecticut River Conservancy & American Rivers File Appeal of MassDEP Water Quality Certification for Hydropower Facilities
Appeal of the Clean Water Act §401 Water Quality Certifications for two hydropower facilities on the Connecticut River: the Turners Falls Dam and the Northfield Mountain Pumped Storage Station–one of the largest energy generating projects in the state at 1,100 megawatts.Â
6 days ago4 min read


Connecticut River Conservancy to Plant 100,000th Tree with Ceremony in Bellows Falls 🌳
Since launching the restoration program in 2012 after the environmental impacts of hurricane Irene the year prior, CRC has worked to plant native trees and shrubs throughout the Connecticut River watershed in NH, VT, MA, and CT.
May 23 min read


The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is Coming to Bellows Falls on May 8th, Hosted by the Connecticut River Conservancy
The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will feature a range of river-focused environmental films from across the globe, with two films made in the Connecticut River watershed.
Apr 172 min read


Rivers in Flux: Navigating Climate Change Impacts in the Connecticut River Watershed
LiveStream recording with four presenters speaking about the fundamentals of river dynamics and floodplain management.
Apr 111 min read


Connecticut River Conservancy Launches Study to Investigate Reports of the Connecticut River Serpent
CRC is initiating an investigation of recent reports of the legendary Connecticut River Serpent, known as Connie.
Apr 12 min read


Public Comments Period Open for Connecticut River Hydro Dams in NH (+VT & MA Update)
The NH Dept. of Environmental Services has released the draft 401 Water Quality Certifications for the Wilder/Bellows Falls/Vernon dams.
Mar 273 min read


River Restoration and Forest Health Projects on Hold in New Hampshire Due to Federal Funding Freeze
11.5M federal award from the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), has been stalled with no clear path for starting work.
Mar 203 min read
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