top of page
Latest News & River Stories
Search
Currents at the Conservancy: New Leadership and Program Highlights
Connecticut River Conservancy’s end-of-year livestream recording with introduction from CRC’s new Executive Director, Rebecca Todd.
Dec 8, 20231 min read
Mighty Mussels of the Connecticut River
In acknowledgement of our hidden river heroes, this blog post is all about… mussels!
Dec 1, 20232 min read
Kari Kastango Has Become the First Person to Swim the Entire Length of the Connecticut River
CRC is thrilled to announce that Kari Kastango is the first person to complete a swim of the entire length of the 410-mile Connecticut River
Oct 16, 20237 min read
Highlights & Photos from the 27th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup
The annual Source to Sea Cleanup is a watershed-wide initiative organized by Connecticut River Conservancy in NH, VT, MA, and CT.
Oct 1, 20233 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy Announces Rebecca Todd as New Executive Director
Connecticut River Conservancy announces Rebecca Todd as their next Executive Director.
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Sea Lamprey Rescue for Community Science & Conservation
Connecticut River Conservancy, along with colleagues at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, recently held our annual sea lamprey rescue.
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Beaver Brook Dam Removal Project Update
Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is working with partners to remove an old mill dam and upgrade a town owned culvert to a new bridge.
Aug 30, 20231 min read
The Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Learn about the CRWPA, which will formalize partnerships between state, local, and private entities to promote watershed conservation.
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Press Conference: The Threat of Hydrilla in the Connecticut River
A press conference was held by the Connecticut General Assembly to update the public on the threat of Hydrilla.
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Stormwater, Sewage & Water Quality: a Status Update
Read about Combined Sewer Overflow, a mixture of stormwater and sewage “bypass” treatment, which are discharged directly into rivers.
Jul 25, 20237 min read
How the Supreme Court’s Clean Water Act Decision May Impact the Connecticut River & Surrounding Habitats
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the federal protections offered by the Clean Water Act will have a narrowed definition of a wetland.
Jun 1, 20233 min read
Earth Day Recap with CRC’s Events, Volunteers, and Partners
It was an incredible Earth Day around the Connecticut River, and we’re here to summarize all the activities that CRC was a part of.
Apr 26, 20233 min read
CRC’s Response to FirstLight’s Agreement on Fish & Flows
FirstLight Power, operator of Turner’s Falls dam and Northfield Mountain, released a Flows and Fish Passage Settlement Agreement.
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Volunteer Monitoring for Microplastics in the Connecticut River
Results of Connecticut River Conservancy volunteer microplastics pilot monitoring program in the Connecticut River watershed.
Mar 21, 20233 min read
Bald Eagle Population Soaring in NH’s Connecticut River Valley
Bald Eagles have made a dramatic recovery in New England since they gained federal protection in the 1970’s
Mar 13, 20234 min read
Here’s What We Know About PFAS in the Connecticut River
A recent study about “forever chemicals” in freshwater fish has made national headlines.
Feb 22, 20237 min read
CRC Brings EnviroScape to Dover School
Kathy and Alden Dumas, an ECO Americorps member serving with the CRC, facilitated a lively presentation about the Connecticut River.
Feb 14, 20233 min read
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
CRC comments on the Fiske Mill hydroelectric project (P-8615) Preliminary Application Document and study requests
Mar 29, 202114 min read
CRC requests additional information on Turners Falls and Northfield Mtn AFLA
Objection to Deficient Amended Final License Application and Request for Additional Information
Jan 27, 20218 min read
Four States, Nine Projects, $2 Million for Rivers and Local Economies
This year, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) is aiming to complete nine river restoration projects across all four states.
Aug 19, 20202 min read
Support Connecticut River Conservancy Today
Your contribution will make a lasting impact for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities in the Connecticut River watershed.
bottom of page