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< Back Stephen Gephard Trustee, Vice Chair Stephen recently retired from the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection after 42 years as a fisheries biologist, supervising the Diadromous Fish and Habitat Enhancement programs, spending much of his time on the Connecticut River salmon restoration program. Steve currently is a consultant and serves on many regional bodies as well as holding a presidential appointment as a U.S. Commissioner to the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (Edinburgh). He has logged over 60 years on the river and is an avid paddler, boater, angler, and explorer as well as a veteran of many river conservation efforts. He co-writes a regular column for Estuary magazine and hosts a radio show for iCRV streaming radio. He lives in Deep River, CT with his partner Leslie MacLise-Kane. CRC@ctriver.org

The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Water Quality Monitoring CRC’s water quality monitoring program provides vital scientific information to help the public and local, state, and federal partners better understand our rivers’ health. The data collected by our volunteers and staff helps inform other areas of work such as advocacy, restoration, and recreation access. CRC's Water Quality Monitoring Lab CRC headquarters in Greenfield is home to a water quality lab where we process water samples for E. coli bacteria, nitrogen, and microplastics for ourselves, our partners, and the watershed community. Is it Clean Water Quality Database Water sample results in the watershed are uploaded to the Is it Clean website. Users can get E. coli data and likely water quality conditions to help make decisions about where to safely swim, boat, or recreate in local waterways. Connecticut River E. coli Report (2019-2023) Volunteers for CRC collect samples of the Connecticut River weekly from twenty-two locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Vermont. This report combines data from five years, illustrating trends in water quality. More About the Lab Explore the Database See the Report Volunteers for Water Quality Volunteers from throughout the watershed collect water samples from the Connecticut River and its tributaries during the spring and summer. The samples collected are tested for a variety of parameters, depending on the specific program. The parameters can include E. coli bacteria, nitrogen, phosphorus, chloride, turbidity, specific conductance, and microplastics. We recruit volunteers annually in early spring. We usually have limited openings and specific geographic needs. If you’d like to sign up to let us know that you’re interested and be among the first to know when we need help, contact Melissa at mlangley - at - ctriver.org. We are also happy to connect you with the local watershed group that samples near you if it isn’t us. Partnerships in the Watershed In addition to our own monitoring initiatives, CRC supports our subwatershed groups with their monitoring efforts in a variety of ways. We have helped by providing coordination or other technical assistance, processing samples at our lab, or including them as partners in our grant applications to support our joint monitoring goals. Some of the groups we work with regularly are: Deerfield River Watershed Association Fort River Watershed Association Chicopee 4 Rivers Watershed Council Scantic River Watershed Association Black River Action Team Ottauquechee NRCD The Connecticut River 's water quality has improved over the past few decades thanks to clean water legislation and the efforts of many conservation organizations, local and state agencies, and volunteers. But pollution, climate change, and obstacles to free-flowing rivers still remain, and require ongoing monitoring to inform the public. Stormwater & CRC's Lab on NEPM NEPM's Connecting Point news segment did a fantastic job of covering one of the biggest challenges of pollution in our rivers, which are Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO's). Due to outdated infrastructure, stormwater drains and sewage drains are connected in parts of the central watershed, resulting in sewage overflows into the Connecticut River during times of heavy rains or flooding. This sometimes leads to elevated E. coli and river conditions not considered safe for recreation. Cyanobacteria Research Connecticut River Conservancy began a cyanobacteria monitoring program in the summer of 2022, and has continued this work during the 2023 field season. While cyanobacteria does not yet pose a serious threat to the Connecticut River watershed, there have been cases of cyanobacteria blooms which have the potential to become a bigger challenge in the future as climate extremes increase and agricultural nutrients affect water quality. Our 2023 Cyanobacteria Monitoring Report is now available to provide the data gathered so far from 8 lakes and ponds tested in Massachusetts. In short, 2 of the 8 waterbodies were found to have active cyanobacteria blooms in 2023. This research will continue during the 2024 field season and will have new reporting in the fall of 2024. Additional resources: HAB Mitigation Project Planning Meeting – 11.08.21 Barley Straw for Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB) Control lecture, by Allison Ryan – September 2021 Cyanobacteria lecture, by Allison Ryan – June 2020 Cyanobacteria fact sheet, by Ryan O’Donnell Additional Reports Connecticut River e.Coli report 2019-2023 Bacteria Monitoring and Combined Sewer Overflows: Water Quality Data and Public Understanding in Hampden County Water Quality News Connecticut River Conservancy Invites Community Volunteers for Chloride Testing Watershed-Wide Testing chloride levels provides data on the impacts of road salt on water quality and wildlife in the Connecticut River watershed. New & Improved Website for Water Quality Data in the Connecticut River Watershed 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. Bacteria Monitoring and Combined Sewer Overflows: Water Quality Data and Public Understanding in Hampden County The Connecticut River Conservancy has been collecting weekly water samples to test for E. coli bacteria in the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Some of the Hampden County sites in Massachusetts are heavily impacted by combined sewer overflows (CSOs), particularly from the more densely populated communities of Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield. For questions about CRC's water quality monitoring, or to volunteer to collect water samples, contact Melissa at mlangley - at - ctriver.org or call 413.450.8739.

criffenburg at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 202 He/Him < Back Chris Riffenburg Director of Finance Christopher Riffenburg joined CRC in November 2022. Before his time here began, he had a successful tenure as the Financial Manager for Westfield State University’s profitable College of Graduate and Continuing Education; having responsibility for a $13 million dollar budget; and service to more than 5,000 students annually. Prior to Westfield State, he spent more than eight years in non-profit Financial Management, providing leadership in organizations committed to service of low to moderate income residents of Hampden County. He has extensive experience in managing grants and budgets (Private, Municipal, State and Federal). He was, at one point, the financial administrator of a grant funded by the Internal Revenue Service, working with a Qualified Tax Attorney to offer representation to citizens in United States Tax Court. Chris is a lifelong golfer, who currently resides in Western Mass with his wife and two cats, Tweety and Hoosier. His hope is to bring his experience in financial management to growing a clean, healthy, and full of life Connecticut River. criffenberg at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 202 Our Mission Get to Know Our Mission, Vision, & Values Upcoming Events Register to Learn & Connect Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

< Back Tim Lewis Trustee, Secretary Tim retired from a long career in manufacturing, working at three different companies, each one smaller than the one before. The last was a family-owned business with 10 employees that made OEM Babbitt Bearings. It was a relationship made in heaven, and he managed it for 24 years. He served as Chairman of the Board of Education in Rocky Hill, CT, where he grew up and still lives. An avid paddler, and a former whitewater canoe racer, Tim enjoys multi-day canoe camping trips, preferably off the grid, and has paddled the Connecticut River source to sea. He is President of Great Meadows Conservation Trust, protecting and preserving vital flood plain wetlands and farmland along the Connecticut River in Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, and Glastonbury. Tim also works to protect and promote the river he knows and loves so well. CRC@ctriver.org

driggs at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 She/Her < Back Donna "Lucky" Riggs Finance Assistant Donna joined CRC in September 2023 and has been biking to work at CRC Headquarters ever since. In her free time, she likes being outside, exploring the world, DIY'ing, and finding ways to be creative. driggs at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 Our Mission Get to Know Our Mission, Vision, & Values Upcoming Events Register to Learn & Connect Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Upcoming Events CRC's events bring the people to the river and the river to the people! Join us to learn, connect, and engage with all that the watershed has to offer. Events may be virtual or in-person and are added throughout the year. Upcoming events are listed below. You can also sign up for email updates to hear about new events as they are scheduled, and view our library of LiveStream recordings. Upcoming Events From Hitchhikers to Habitat Changers: Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in the Connecticut River Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LiveStream webinar Learn more City Nature Challenge: Connecticut River Watershed Apr 24, 2026, 12:00 AM – Apr 27, 2026, 11:59 PM Locations throughout the watershed Learn more City Nature Challenge: Springfield, MA Nature Walk Apr 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Riverfront Park, Connecticut Riverwalk and Bikeway, Springfield, MA 01103, USA Learn more City Nature Challenge: New Hampshire Mink Brook Nature Preserve Walk Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mink Brook Nature Preserve, Mink Brook, Hanover, NH, USA Learn more Wild & Scenic Film Festival with CRC Apr 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Bellows Falls Opera House, 7 Village Square, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA Learn more River Friends Mixer May 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM The Rockfall Foundation, 27 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA Learn more A Fish Migration Celebration during World Fish Migration Day May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Holyoke Rows, 25 Jones Ferry Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA Learn more World Fish Migration Day - Hinsdale, NH May 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Millstream Riverfront Park, 19 Main St, Hinsdale, NH 03451, USA Learn more Event Calendar View March 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12:00 PM Fish Passage Design: An Up (and Down) Stream Journey LiveStream Webinar 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10:00 AM Springtime Walk with Great Meadows Conservation Trust 29 30 7:00 PM "Last Paddle?" Film Screening & Discussion 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 For questions about CRC's events, or to recommend future events, contact Stacey at slennard - at - ctriver.org.

mmccaughey at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 She/Her < Back Mary McCaughey Development Coordinator Mary joined CRC in September, 2022. Mary has been living in the Connecticut River Valley in Western MA since 2008 when she began her studies in Plant, Soil, and Insect Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Mary reluctantly worked in retail sales and customer service before being lucky enough to join CRC. She currently lives in Easthampton with her husband and dog. She enjoys art, music, and spending time with family and friends. mmccaughey at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 Our Mission Get to Know Our Mission, Vision, & Values Upcoming Events Register to Learn & Connect Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

And Community Challenge! Canoe, kayak, SUP, and surf ski racers from across the Northeast compete for honors on the Connecticut River between southwest NH and southeast VT. NEPC - New England Paddlesports Championship. New England Paddlesports Championship (NEPC) & Community Challenge The 2025 race has been cancelled, pending new organizers. THANK YOU to all the incredible racers, community partners, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event possible in 2024. You can see all the race results here and read our 2024 NEPC recap . 2025 cancellation message from CRC: The Connecticut River Conservancy is undertaking strategic planning in 2025, and as part of this process we are evaluating both internal resources and outward initiatives. Upon consideration of how our mission supports increased access for the full breadth of communities to the Connecticut River, we have determined that we must step down from being the organizers of the New England Paddlesports Championship (NEPC). We will strive to find new organizers for the event and will instead focus on other paddling and river recreation activities with such details to be shared when available. The NEPC should be considered cancelled for 2025; however, CRC welcomes and would support interested parties who wish to take over hosting responsibilities. CRC continues to be dedicated to clean water, healthy habitats, and river recreation for local communities in the Brattleboro/Hinsdale region and beyond, and we look forward to advancing partnerships that promote equitable access and healthy rivers for all! Connecticut River Conservancy eagerly welcomeed the return of the NEPC – New England Paddlesports Championship – for its 45th year in 2024. Canoe, kayak, SUP, and surf ski racers from across the Northeast competed for honors on New England’s historic Connecticut River between southwest New Hampshire and southeast Vermont. Racers chose to run the 12-mile competitive course or the 5-mile recreational course. There was also a 1-mile community challenge! The course lapped the Brattleboro-Hinsdale island by passing under the Rte. 119 bridges, where spectators cheered on competitors. NEPC is part of the New England Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (NECKRA) Flatwater Point Series. On the Connecticut River @ Norm’s Marina 1347 Brattleboro Rd, Hinsdale NH – just over the river (rain date: the following Sunday, August 4th) with media sponsor: Photos courtesy Kelly Fletcher Photography 12-Mile Competitive Course Competitive paddlers on canoe, kayak, and surf ski will lap the mid-river island three times on a 12-mile competitive “marathon” course. 5-Mile Recreational Course Competitive SUP paddlers will lap a 5-mile course. Recreation Class paddlers, including adult-youth boats, can participate in the 5-mile looped course. 1-Mile Community Challenge A 1-mile Community Challenge is open to all two-person canoe teams. This event is BYOC, bring your own canoe! Ideal for small groups or families. Schedule of the Day 9am – Racer arrival 9am-3pm – Food trucks! 10am – Community partners & on-site fun begins 10:30am – Competitive & Recreational races begin 11am – Community Challenge begins 12:30pm – Crazy Creatures Obstacle Course 2pm – NEPC Awards Ceremony 3pm – See you next year! The morning begins with the races, where over 60 racers will compete in 12-mile and 5-mile loops right off the shore from Norm’s Marina. All are welcome to join in the 1-mile Community Challenge . CRC and local partner organizations will offer on-site activities and info booths for spectators. Plus food & beverage trucks to keep you satiated (J&B Curbside Café 9-3 and Frisky Cow Gelato 11-3). Where to Watch The shores of the river at Norm’s Marina or the Route 119 bridges will provide great views of the race. Parking Ample parking is available to racers, specatators, and Riverfest participants at Norm’s Marina. Overflow parking will be available at the Runnings-George’s Field parking lot across the street. Safety Statement: CRC's staff are assessing river conditions as we approach race day in connection with Norm's Marina, Great River Hydro, climate and flood reports, and local experts. The safety of racers, spectators, and communities is of utmost importance, and we will have two rescue boats from Rescue Inc. on standby throughout the duration of the race. River conditions in the Hinsdale/Brattleboro area are looking good for the 28th. Racers will be notified in the event of any changes to the schedule. Proceeds will benefit CRC's efforts to support local communities in improving recreational access and river habitat like on the Hinsdale-Brattleboro Island after traffic moves to the new bridge (late fall '24) and Bellows Falls at the Saxtons River confluence after removing the Blake-Higgins Dam under Rte. 5 (fall '24). Local Partner 2024 Sponsors Watershed: River: Stream: Community Partners: For questions about race registration, volunteering or the overall event, contact Stacey at slennard - at - ctriver.org . For interest in sponsorship, contact Brett at bmorrison - at - ctriver.org .

< Back Geoffrey Habron Trustee I spent 25 years as a professor teaching Fisheries and Wildlife, Sociology, and Sustainability Science at Michigan State University, Warren Wilson College, and Furman University with a focus on applied and community engaged learning. Since 2021, I have participated in the $5M Carolinas Collaborative on Climate Health and Equity led by NC State University and funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Adaptation Partnership program. My focus is on equitable climate resilience and adaptation having worked with African-American communities in Greenville , South Carolina and Bucksport , South Carolina. I also serve on the Statewide Resilience Plan Advisory Committee for the South Carolina Office of Resilience and the Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the American Society of Adaptation Professionals. View my Relevant Work Summary I earned a Ph.D. in Fisheries Science at Oregon State University with an interdisciplinary research project on Assessment of Community-based Adaptive Watershed Management in Three Umpqua Basin Watersheds. I earned a M.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries from Mississippi State University and a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Caribbean, African, and African-American Studies from the University of Miami. Prior to academia, I served in the Peace Corps in St. Lucia Eastern Caribbean as a Fish Pond Specialist in the Department of Fisheries. As a child I spent 5 years in Thailand and 4 years in Nicaragua. CRC@ctriver.org

fgerhardt at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 219 He/Him < Back Fritz Gerhardt Conservation Scientist Fritz joined CRC as Conservation Scientist in January 2019 but has been working as an ecologist and conservation scientist since 1987. He completed his B.A. in Religious Studies at Grinnell College, his M.F.S. in Forest Ecology at Harvard University, and his Ph.D. in Community Ecology at the University of Colorado. He has worked, studied, and taught with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Harvard Forest, Dartmouth and Middlebury Colleges, University of Colorado, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Vermont Institute of Natural Science, and NorthWoods Stewardship Center. For the past eleven years, he owned and operated an environmental consulting firm that specialized in conducting scientific research that furthered our understanding and conservation of the natural environment in northern New England and adjacent Canada. When not working, Fritz and his family enjoy living, walking, paddling, and gardening in the hills and valleys of the northern Connecticut River watershed. fgerhardt at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 219 Our Mission Get to Know Our Mission, Vision, & Values Upcoming Events Register to Learn & Connect Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Privacy, Security, and Terms Privacy Policy Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) takes your privacy seriously. We do not sell our mailing lists and takes steps to protect your privacy. Please read the following to learn more about our privacy policy. What This Privacy Policy Covers This policy covers how CRC treats personal information that it collects and receives from individuals. Personal information is information about you that is personally identifiable like your name, address, email address, or phone number, and that is not otherwise publicly available. This policy does not apply to the practices of companies or organizations that are members or affiliates of CRC, which CRC does not own or control, or to people that the organization does not employ or manage. 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The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Here are ways you can get involved for Earth Day! Maps & Guides Connecticut River Conservancy offers a variety of recreation and paddling maps of the Connecticut River. To place an order please visit our online store . The Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail maps (top 2 on the left) are $11.95, and the other Recreational Guides above are $7.95 for regular maps or $17 for laminated maps. Connecticut River Paddler's Trail Interactive Map Download our app to access the 410-mile long Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail! Mostly meandering, but at times rushing forcefully, the Connecticut River flows past a diverse landscape of rich agricultural lands, rural communities, urban centers, and tidal marshes. Get the Map Navigational Maps & Guides The Connecticut River Paddlers’ Trail for launch points and campsites in NH, VT, MA & CT Boating in Upper Valley: maps, portages and other good information (CT River Joint Commissions) The Northern Forest Canoe Trail linking NY, VT, NH, Maine, and Québec. Camping, canoeing, and kayaking in Turners Falls and Northfield, MA (First Light Power Resources) Places to Visit in Pioneer Valley by Boat on the Connecticut River (Holyoke Gas & Electric) Water Trails in Connecticut (Rivers Alliance of CT) Public use areas and access points in central Massachusetts (Holyoke Gas & Electric) Millers River Blue Trail in northern Massachusettes (Millers River Watershed Council) River Safety & Flow Information Boating Safety Guidelines from the Center for Disease Control National Safe Boating Council Flood predictions and times of cresting Water release information from dams on Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers River flows in Connecticut (USGS) River flows in Massachusetts (USGS) River flows in Vermont & New Hampshire (USGS) Detailed River Maps Connecticut River Watershed This map of the Connecticut River Basin (or Watershed) outlines the entire area that drains into the river, including the portion in Canada. It also shows major tributaries, highways and urban areas. This map was prepared by the Trust for Public Land. See the Map Connecticut River Sub-Watersheds This map of the Connecticut River watershed outlines the entire area that drains, including the portion in Canada. It also shows major tributaries with outlines of their sub-watersheds. Municipal boundaries within the river basin. This map was prepared by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. See the Map