Here’s all the latest CRC news about your rivers including recent newsletter stories, press releases, and more. If you’re a reporter and need more information, check out our Media Kit or contact our Communications Director at 413-772-2020 x206.
CRC Submits Testimony on Aquatic Invasive Species Fee in CT
March 24, 2023Connecticut River Conservancy Testimony in SUPPORT of HB 6811 An Act Concerning Revisions to the Vessel Registration Aquatic Invasive Species Fee To: Honored Co-Chairs, Sen. […]...
CRC Submits Testimony on Riparian Buffers
March 21, 2023Stormwater runoff transports pollutants from roads, farmland, sidewalks and yards into our river systems – but riparian buffers act as a filter. ...
Volunteer Monitoring for Microplastics in the Connecticut River
March 21, 2023Data results showing the impact of plastic in the Connecticut River watershed, from samples in 2021-2022 across 13 sites on the mainstem and 2 tributaries....
Connecticut River Conservancy Statement on FirstLight Piston Leak
March 20, 2023Any amount of oil that FirstLight discharges into the Connecticut River has an immediate, harmful impact on the aquatic ecosystem....
CRC Submits Testimony on Hydropower in CT
March 14, 2023Connecticut River Conservancy Testimony in OPPOSITION to SB 123 An Act Concerning the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the Regulation of Electric Rates and State Public […]...
Bald Eagle Population Soaring in NH’s Connecticut River Valley
March 13, 2023Bald Eagles build their nests on the banks and in the floodplains of rivers or the periphery of lakes and ponds. Here's research to show how their populations have grown....
VT Water Caucus Comments on the Governor’s Proposed FY’24 Budget
February 27, 2023Opportunity to address the backlog of water infrastructure improvements to benefit water quality and upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in VT....
Here’s What We Know About PFAS in the Connecticut River
February 22, 2023Our assessment of PFAS in the Connecticut River based on available research throughout the watershed....
Comments on Vermont Anti-degradation Rule
February 15, 2023The individual antidegradation review mentioned applies only to certain permits issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation....
CRC Brings EnviroScape to Dover School
February 14, 2023Our River Steward in Vermont showed 5th grade students how watersheds work using the EnvironScape model, which is also available for other schools....
February 2023: Hydropower Updates
February 13, 2023Update on all things hydropower, including FirstLight Power facilities in MA and Great River Hydro in VT & NH....
CRC submits comments on the Glen Rd Hydro Revised Study Plan
February 7, 2023Comments to FERC regarding Green Mountain Power's revised study plan in the relicensing process for the Glen Hydro Facility on the Mascoma River....