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slennard at ctriver.org 413-325-5995 She/Her < Back Stacey Lennard Events Manager & Source to Sea Cleanup Coordinator Stacey’s passion for the Connecticut River began in the spring of 1996 when, after moving to the valley from NYC, she and her husband embarked on their first paddle in celebration of his birthday. They have created a ritual of the event, bringing friends and family along for this annual birthday flotilla. Stacey began volunteering with CRC in the winter of 2015 and currently organizes our public events. She loves to combine her creativity and community-building skills to share the important work of CRC and inspire others to engage with their rivers. Stacey holds an M.F.A. in photography from UMass Amherst, an M.A. in Art Education from City College of New York and a B.F.A. from University of Michigan. She was the Executive Director of Youth Action Coalition—a community-based youth arts and social justice organization—for nearly 20 years, and has been an arts educator and facilitator in rural and urban schools and out-of-school settings. She lives in Leverett, MA with her husband, sons and new puppy, loves canoeing, backpacking, playing the cello, reading, and cooking. At her first Source to Sea Cleanup, Stacey and son Ethan dragged nine tires out of the river! Stacey hopes to be a Source to Sea Through-Paddler in the near future. slennard at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 211 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 2026 Earth Day Events Apr 01, 2026, 2:41 PM – Apr 30, 2026, 5:01 PM Many locations across the watershed Learn more Springfield Museums Earth Day Festival 2026 Apr 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Springfield Museums Quadrangle Green, 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA 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 City Nature Challenge: Wethersfield, CT Nature Walk Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 412 Hartford Ave (on street parking), 412 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield, CT 06109, USA Learn more City Nature Challenge: Brattleboro, VT Nature Walk Apr 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA Learn more City Nature Challenge: Guided Nature Walk at Notch Visitor Center in Amherst, MA Apr 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Notch Visitor Center, 1500 West St, Amherst, MA 01002, 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 Connecticut River Valley Environmental Summit May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wesleyan University, 45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06459, 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 New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival & Science Fair May 06, 2026, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Manchester, Manchester, NH, USA Learn more Migratory Moments: An Exhibition Celebrating Our Connection to Rivers, Fish, and Wildlife May 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St, South Hadley, MA 01075, USA Learn more From Runoff to Resilience: Rethinking Stormwater with Green Infrastructure - LiveStream webinar May 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM LiveStream webinar Learn more Fort River Water Walk May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Register for Meeting Location - Amherst, MA Learn more Spring 2026 Paddle the Border May 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Woodsville Community Field, 28 Connecticut St, Woodsville, NH 03785, 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 Load More Event Calendar View April 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29 30 7:00 PM "Last Paddle?" 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The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Thank you for supporting our mission. Green River Cleanup, 2025. The 30th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup Welcome to the Source to Sea Cleanup, a powerful and effective community event spanning the length of the 410-mile Connecticut River watershed in NH, VT, MA, & CT. Each fall, volunteers of all ages and abilities come together to do their part and spend a few hours making the water cleaner, the riverbanks safer, and the wildlife happier. Visit the Cleanup Site Registration is currently closed. It will re-open for Group Leaders in July 2026, and for volunteers in August 2026. September 18-19th, 2026 (or a date that works best for you!) Get your gloves and trash bags ready, the goal of the Source to Sea Cleanup is to remove as much trash as possible from our waterways, riverbanks, and communities. Trash moves from land to water, from upstream down, and together we can make a BIG impact in preve nting this waste from ending up in our rivers. Become a 2026 Sponsor In 2025's Source to Sea Cleanup: Overview Get a summary of the initiative and how you can participate. Get the Basics Cleanup Site Map & Resources See our new registration platform for all the details. Get Started Trash Advocacy Learn more about how to prevent & reduce trash in our rivers. Stop Trash Sponsorship This event is held every year thanks to generous support from local sponsors. Sponsor Details Sign Up for Voluntee r Email Updates If you'd like to know when new volunteer opportunities become available, or just keep up-to-date with Connecticut River ne ws and events, sign up here and then return to this page. Overview of the Cleanup Getting Dirt y for Cleaner Rivers What began as a group of student volunteers organizing to remove trash from local rivers in 1996 has become a immensely popular annual event that brings communities together in support of clean water and healthy habitats throughout the Connecticut River watershed - in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Volunteers are organized into groups with Group Leaders coordinating details at different trash sites. Trash tallies are also gathered after each cleanup, contributing to Connecticut River Conservancy's long-standing database which is used to inform our work in advocacy to reduce future pollution , support river restoration , and inform the public and policy-makers of issues affecting the environment. Trash tally results throughout the watershed show that in 2025 over 2,000 volunteers from 126 groups collected 34.74 tons of trash (that's 71,480 lbs), and there'll be more trash in 2026! See our Cleanup Chronicle for more details. Get the 2025 Cleanup Chronicle Source to Sea Cleanup Sponsorship The success of the Source to Sea Cleanup reflects the partnership of individuals and businesses who do their part to help clean up our region’s waters. This community event would not be possible without the support of business leaders like you. We hope you’ll consider joining us at the sponsorship level that is right for your business. Why Sponsor? Demonstrate your commitment to the environment Increase your business exposure through generous media coverage and other promotion Provide your employees an engaging and meaningful team-building opportunity "The Source to Sea Cleanup proves to have a tremendously positive impact for our rivers and communities. The Walker Group was happy to support the initiative as a sponsor and get our own staff involved at a local cleanup event advocating for cleaner waters!" –Cheryl Elmore, The Walker Group Purchasing Manager, Community Service Lead See the 2026 Sponsorship Benefits Become a 2026 Cleanup Sponsor See 2025 Sponsors Cleanup Volunteers Gallery Stay Tuned or Get in Touch Our Source to Sea Cleanup registration platform is chock full of resources. Make sure you're signed up for our email list to get updates. Want to reach out for any questions in the meantime? Contact Stacey at slennard at ctriver.org. Trash Advocacy All Year Round While the Source to Sea Cleanup is all about picking up trash in our waterways, streets, and parks – it is also part of a greater effort that includes recycling our waste, speaking up for legislative actions to reduce pollution, and advocating for producers to develop products that are less harmful for the environment. We are pleased to see that after years of advocacy by Connecticut River Conservancy and partners, a Tire EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) bill has passed in Connecticut , becoming the first of its kind in the nation. This new legislation will decrease illegal tire dumping, save municipalities money, and boost tire recycling. On the flip side, legislation does not always go as we hope, as in the case of Vermont’s bottle bill – which would add containers like water bottles, juice bottles, and wine bottles to the list of redeemables – getting vetoed in 2023. Our River Stewards regularly comment on permits and legislation to steer policy in a more river-friendly direction, and we encourage you to sign up to our state-based eblasts at ctriver.org/email to get river updates and action opportunities in your state. Most Common Items Found in Cleanups Plastic Bottles Electronics Styrofoam Tires Aluminum Cans Clothing & Footwear Nips Toys Glass Bottles Cigarette Butts Construction Items Automotive Speak Up For Cleaner Rivers All it takes is a series of small actions by lots of people to make a big impact on our rivers. Through personal power and responsibility, we can keep our rivers clean for all to enjoy. Wondering how you can make a difference? Start with a few small steps: Multiply your impact — Invite friends, family, and co-workers to join you in this effort. Speak up for your rivers — Contact your elected representatives, show them the trash problem and let them know this is an issue that is important to you and deserves their attention and legislative action. Use the power of your purchase — Tell businesses what products to make and sell; purchase only reusable items and refuse single-use plastic and foam. Lead by example — Don’t litter, and properly dispose of your waste — no wish-cycling ! Get involved when there's a bill — Sign up for CRC's state-specific advocacy emails which include action alerts for when there is legislation you can directly support (or oppose!). #SourcetoSeaCleanup Share your river cleanup experience by using #SourcetoSeaCleanup and tagging @ctriverconservancy on Instagram. We’ll be on the lookout to share. Show the beauty of your favorite river spot or tributary, your cleanup group in action, or use this opportunity to document the not-so-pretty side of pollution to raise awareness for the importance of conservation. If you’re ready to sign up as a sponsor, you can complete our online form. If you would prefer to discuss sponsorship and/or request a Sponsorship Benefits Package, please contact Mary McCaughey at mmccaughey at ctriver.org . CRC’s Source to Sea Cleanup has teamed up with Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup for cleaner waterways around the U.S. and the world. For any questions about the Source to Sea Cleanup, email us at cleanup at ctriver.org.

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! Earth Day Earth Day – and Earth Month in April – is the time of year when nature awakens after the slumber of winter and our field season begins to have the greatest possible impact for the Connecticut River watershed. Whether you’re taking small steps to support your local environment, or you’re ready to get your hands dirty for cleaner rivers, we have several ways to get involved. Community Events See a list of community events from our partners including volunteer opportunities, Earth Day festivals, and other ways to lend a hand for nature. Support CRC's Mission Make a gift to support clean water and healthy habitats throughout the Connecticut River watershed all year round! Organize a DIY Cleanup Trash is a big issue in our rivers and you can organize a group of any size to clean up a beach or park near you. Get started with our DIY Cleanup Guide. Community Events Give a Gift Start Organizing Watershed-Wide City Nature Challenge Join the Connecticut River Conservancy and partners throughout the watershed for the 2026 City Nature Challenge April 24 - 27. Take note of observations on land, in the sky, and in our waters. Start in your backyard or head to your favorite local park or preserve. We will look, listen, and document nature's abundant and unique biodiversity together using iNaturalist. Results will be gathered and announced in May. Events including guided nature walks are happening throughout the Connecticut River watershed in NH, VT, MA, and CT. See all the details and sign up for an event near you! Wild & Scenic Film Festival Enjoy an evening of short films about environmental stewardship, adventure, and fellowship in the natural world at the Bellows Falls Opera House in Vermont on Thursday, April 30th. Festival-goers can expect family-friendly films handpicked by CRC and featuring people working around the globe to promote cleaner water, healthier habitats, and more resilient communities. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. There will also be refreshments, raffle prizes, and guest speakers! Proceeds from the event will benefit CRC’s programs in VT & NH. See the film details and get your tickets. More Ways to Get Involved If you’d like to read up on the latest river updates, our news page covers a range of stories including past and upcoming restoration projects, LiveStream recordings, education about local habitats and species, and more. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get watershed news delivered to your inbox. If you observe a riverside area that could use a trash cleanup, contact our Source to Sea Cleanup Coordinator at slennard@ctriver.org . Looking ahead beyond Earth Day to volunteer with us? We’ll have many community science activities throughout the summer. Sign up for the volunteer newsletter at the link above to hear about them when they go live! Community & Partner Events Massachusetts April 6-10 Plastic Free Lunch Week at Leverett Elementary School April 11, 10am Greenfield Spring Cleanup , Downtown Greenfield & Greenfield Bike Path April 11, 10am Leverett Earth Day Cleanup , Leverett Transfer Station April 11, 1pm Art for the Earth Exhibition Reception , Leverett Crafts & Arts April 11, 6pm Art for the Earth Evening Performance , Leverett Crafts & Arts April 19, 11am Springfield Museums Earth Day Festival, Springfield, MA April 22, 12-2pm Lake Wallace Cleanup , Belchertown, MA April 22, 6pm Screening of Microplastics Madness , Leverett Crafts & Arts April 25, 8:30am Hadley Spring Cleanup Day , Hopkins Academy parking lot April 25 Statewide Volunteer Days with MassAudubon April 25, MA DCR Park Serve Day Connecticut April 25 - Wethersfield, CT – City Nature Challenge Guided Walk with GMCT April 25 - Chester, CT – Chester Celebrates Earth Day on Main Street from 12-4pm May 2 - Middletown, CT – Connecticut River Environmental Summit Vermont & New Hampshire April 25, 7am City Nature Challenge: Mink Brook Nature Preserve Guided Walks , Hanover, NH April 25 - Brattleboro, VT - City Nature Challenge Guided Walk with library & conservation commission More events may be added! Contact Stacey at slennard@ctriver.org to submit your event. More Upcoming Events We are updating our events calendar regularly. While not all upcoming events are specific to Earth Day, there are many other opportunities to learn and engage with your rivers. See All Events

Support the Connecticut River for Giving Tuesday by making a contribution for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities. Free the Fish Challenge All donations up to $25K will be MATCHED for Giving Tuesday! Gifts through Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, will be DOUBLED thanks to a generous donor. This means you will have twice the impact in protecting river health and restoring habitat. This Giving Tuesday, show your support for healthy habitats in the Connecticut River watershed. Donate to free the fish! This challenge will fund dam removal to restore fish passage, culvert upgrades to improve climate resiliency, fish ladders and weirs for migrating species, and other habitat connectivity projects to benefit the fish that call these rivers home! Help CRC protect and restore the Connecticut River watershed for your community and the future with a MATCHED gift today. A donation form will appear below and some browsers require a few seconds to load. Thanks for your patience and support! Photo above by Ayla Skorupa. Other Ways to Give Donate by Mail Please mail your check, made out to Connecticut River Conservancy, to: 15 Bank Row, Greenfield, MA 01301 Donate by Phone To donate by phone or to get assistance with your donation, please contact us at 413-772-2020 More Ways to Give Learn about legacy and workplace giving, sponsorships, stock donations and more with more ways to give. For questions about making your gift to support Connecticut River Conservancy, contact Brett at bmorrison - at - ctriver.org or call 413.772.2020 x218.

Watershed Snapshots Photo Submission for Estuary Magazine Subscription Raffle The Connecticut River watershed is rich with stunning landscapes, vibrant ecology, and the people who call it home, and we know many of you capture this beauty through photography. Now’s your chance to share your favorite shots for a chance to win a prize and some recognition. Connecticut River Conservancy is giving away three 2026 subscriptions to Estuary Magazine! To enter, simply upload up to three photos using the form below (each photo will count as an entry to the raffle). Photos can show nature, wildlife, people, tributaries, wetlands, bridges—anything that you feel represents the watershed we all call home. Deadline: Submit your photos by January 28th , 2026. When winners are selected, we’ll showcase some of the best photos with our watershed community. Please label your files with the photo location and your name. Max image size is 5MB. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Address* Description, location, and date for photograph(s)* File upload Upload Photo(s) By submitting my photo(s), I confirm that I am the creator and rightful owner of the image(s). I grant Connecticut River Conservancy a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and publish the photo(s) for purposes related to the Photo Submission Raffle, to highlight the beauty of the Connecticut River watershed, and/or to support and promote the nonprofit’s mission. This includes use in print materials, websites, social media, presentations, reports, and other communications. I understand that my photo(s) may be edited, cropped, or adapted as needed for specific formats, and that they may be publicly displayed. I understand that I will not receive payment or other compensation for the use of my photo(s). I confirm that any identifiable individuals in the photo(s) have given permission for their likeness to be used as described above. I agree to indemnify and hold Connecticut River Conservancy harmless from any claims related to the photo(s). By submitting my photo(s), I accept the terms of this release. Submit

akaplan at ctriver.org 413-834-7953 They/Them < Back Alix Kaplan Content Coordinator Alix joined CRC as Content Coordinator in 2023. Their first experience on the Connecticut River was working with the Invasive Aquatic Plants Crew pulling water chestnut. Previously, Alix worked as an environmental educator in Baltimore, MD and as communications coordinator for a chamber music nonprofit. Alix graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies from Tufts University. They enjoy experimental animation, drumming, and looking under their microscope at various algae specimens. Going on hikes with Alix will take double the amount of time since they must stop and look at everything. akaplan at ctriver.org 413-834-7953 Our Mission Get to Know Our Mission, Vision, & Values Upcoming Events Register to Learn & Connect Get Involved Volunteer, Participate, or Donate

< Back David Deen Trustee David spent 19 years as a CRC River Steward and 30 years as a Vermont legislator, focusing on public policy and advocating for river protections. For most of his legislative career, he’s been on the Natural Resources/Water Resources committees. He helped found and now serves as chair of the VT/NH Connecticut River Chapter of Trout Unlimited and is a founding incorporator of the Vermont Community Foundation. He serves on the Vermont Climate Council, the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission and the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board. David holds a M.S. from Antioch New England Graduate School and has been a NH licensed flyfishing guide for 20+ years, teaching people to fish while simultaneously teaching them the basics of healthy rivers. He tries to fish whenever he can. 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. Programs The Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities throughout the watershed of New England’s longest river. Through collaborative partnerships in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, CRC leads and supports science-based efforts for resilient and life-filled rivers from source to sea. Below are the areas of interconnected impact that we are focused on. Click to learn more and dive into our programs. River Restoration Dam Removal Invasive Species Migratory Fish Advocacy Hydropower Relicensing Water Quality Monitoring Community Engagement Latest News From Hitchhikers to Habitat Changers: Aquatic Invasive Species in the Connecticut River Aquatic invasive plants are reshaping our rivers and waterbodies across the region. In this LiveStream webinar, we explore the Connecticut River’s aquatic invasive plants with a focused look at water chestnut and hydrilla. See All News Looking for Something Else? Email Signup Meet the Staff Get in Touch Upcoming E vents Support O ur Work Mis sion & Values 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. Donate

Event Participant Waiver and Photo Release Form Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc. dba Connecticut River Conservancy 15 Bank Row, Greenfield, MA 01301 Please read carefully! This is a legal document that affects your legal rights! This Release and Hold Harmless Agreement, Assumption of Risk, and Photo Release (collectively, the “Release”) must be executed by the Participant in favor of the Connecticut River Watershed Council, dba Connecticut River Conservancy, a nonprofit corporation, its directors, officers, employees, agents, fiscal sponsees, successors and assigns (collectively, “CRC”) as a condition of participating in CRC events and activities (the “Activities”). If Participant is under 18 years of age, the legal guardian of Participant must sign and agree to these terms on Participant’s behalf. The Participant hereby freely, voluntarily, and without duress executes this Release under the following terms: Release and Hold Harmless. Participant hereby releases and forever discharges and holds harmless CRC from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may arise from Participant’s Activities with CRC. Participant understands that this Release discharges CRC from any liability or claim that the Participant may have against CRC with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from Participant’s Activities with CRC, whether caused by the negligence of CRC or otherwise. Participant also understands that CRC does not assume any responsibility for, or obligation to provide, financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance in the event of injury or illness. Assumption of the Risk. Participant acknowledges that there are inherent risks in participating in the Activities and hereby expressly, specifically assumes the risk of injury or harm in the Activities and releases CRC from all liability for injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the Activities. The risks the Participant may be subjected to during their participation with CRC include but are not limited to those from: exposure to non-motorized and/or motorized water and land travel, including collision and capsize; use of hand and power tools; digging, hammering, moving earth, rocks, vegetation, or trash; walking on uneven terrain, including while carrying heavy loads; unpredictable weather; being on, over, in and around deep, cold and fast moving water with obstacles on, over, in and around the water; and all other risks associated with the environment, remote locations and tasks undertaken with others as a volunteer Participant in the Activities. Medical Treatment. Participant does hereby release and forever discharge CRC from any claim whatsoever which arises or may arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with the Participant’s Activities with CRC. In the event of illness or injury, the Participant hereby consents to be provided with emergency medical care, hospitalization or other treatment, which may become necessary during participation in the Activities. Insurance. The Participant understands that CRC does not carry or maintain insurance coverage for any Participant, including but not limited to medical and disability insurance coverage. Participant acknowledges that CRC has requested and expects Participant to have their own insurance coverages in connection with any Activities involving CRC. Photographic Release. Participant does hereby grant and convey unto CRC all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by CRC during the Participant’s Activities with CRC, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. Other. Participant expressly agrees that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the relevant law. This Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Participant agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not affect the remaining enforceable provisions of this Release. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Participant has executed this Release as of the day and year submitted. If Participant is under 18 years of age, Guardian hereby agrees to the terms in this Release.