Latest News & River Stories

Analysis and ecology update of sea lamprey nest survey data from 2020-2025 on the Green River and Ashuelot River led by the Connecticut River Conservancy.

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.

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.

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.

Is it clean? It will now be easier than ever to determine whether the waterbody near you is clean for swimming, boating, or recreation at isitclean.us.

A look at the migratory fish data for sea lamprey and American shad in 2025 in an effort to determine how a cold, wet spring impacted the migration.

The Deerfield River Watershed Association (DRWA) will present a plan for potential National Wild and Scenic River Designation of the Deerfield River and its tributaries at an upcoming public meeting & virtual event.

A group of nonprofit organizations are embarking on watershed-based planning for the Scantic River watershed.