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Flood Mud: Improving Flood Sediment Management
Assessment of how sediments were handled in developed areas during Vermont's flood response in July 2023.
Jan 12, 20241 min read
Connecticut River Conservancy Receives NFWF Grant for Stone Pond Dam Removal Project
Connecticut River Conservancy announces the receipt of a grant from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) for dam removal project.
Jan 2, 20242 min read
29 Restoration Projects Completed in 2023 by Connecticut River Conservancy & Partners
We are happy to report that Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) and project partners have completed 29 river restoration projects in 2023.
Jan 2, 20243 min read
State of Vermont Clean Water Funds Used to Remove Old Dam in Wilmington
The Connecticut River Conservancy in collaboration with partners recently completed a dam removal project on Beaver Brook.
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Cyanobacteria Monitoring Report 2023
Connecticut River Conservancy began a cyanobacteria monitoring program in the summer of 2022, and a full report is now available.
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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 15, 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.
Sep 30, 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 27, 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 11, 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 29, 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 23, 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 16, 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 24, 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.
May 31, 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 4, 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 20, 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 12, 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
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