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< 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

< Back Candace Damon Trustee Candace Damon has devoted her 35-year career to crafting sustainable urban redevelopment strategies in cities across North America. Her specific areas of expertise include supporting master planning efforts for large-scale revitalizations, ensuring the long-term viability of urban open space, leading organizational planning for non-profits and institutions, and addressing the financial challenges of making commercial and multifamily residential buildings energy efficient. Candace also specializes in engineering successful strategies for downtown and waterfront redevelopment across the country. Candace is a member of the Board of the City Parks Alliance and the Urban Green Council , a founding partner of G. Works. She is also a member of the New York City YMCA Real Estate Advisory Committee, and a member of the Advisory Board and President Emeritus of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation. She received the Women of Influence Award from the Real Estate Forum in 2008. Prior to joining HR&A in 1988, Candace worked as a Real Estate Associate at Webster & Sheffield, a Research Associate at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, and as an analyst at the New York City Office of Management and Budget. Candace holds a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. 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. 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. Connecticut River Boating Community & Industry Meeting Nov 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Goodwin University, Room 311, 1 Riverside Dr, East Hartford, CT 06118, USA Learn more Currents at the Conservancy: 2025 River Highlights LiveStream Dec 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Virtual Presentation Learn more Event Calendar View November 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2:00 PM Connecticut River Boating Community & Industry Meeting +1 more 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 For questions about CRC's events, or to recommend future events, contact Stacey at slennard - at - ctriver.org.

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. Photo courtesy of Al Braden More Ways to Give Connecticut River Conservancy offers diverse ways to support our mission. From online and mail donations to IRA contributions or legacy gifts, we are happy to meet our donors where you are. See below for giving options, or contact us for any questions. For questions or support, please contact Nicole at nreigle@ctriver.org . Charitable Distributions If you're 70 1/2 or older, you can support the Connecticut River through an IRA or Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)—a tax-savvy way to give. More About IRA's Legacy Gifts Legacy gifts may take the form of a bequest, by designating CRC as a life insurance or retirement account beneficiary, or other planned gift. Leave a Legacy Sponsorship Businesses large and small contribute cash, marketing assistance, supplies, employee time and more to help restore and protect our region’s rivers Sponsor Events Workplace Giving Organize an employee group for environmental activities, have your employer match your contribution, or designate CRC as a beneficiary in your workplace campaign. Workplace Options Facebook Fundraiser Facebook fundraisers are a great way to support CRC for your birthday or special occasion while gathering donations from friends and family on social media. Fundraiser Details Stock Donations Gifts of stock often provide tax benefits to you, while allowing you to make more generous gifts to protect your rivers. CRC accepts a range of stock donations. Stock Gifts Online Donation Gifts online can be made by bank transfer, credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, or GooglePay. Donations of any amount help support CRC’s work throughout the watershed. Donate Online Charitable IRA Rollover If you’re over 70, Charitable IRA Rollovers, otherwise known as Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), can be a tax-smart way to put your IRAs to work for causes you cherish like the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC). In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them. However, a QCD is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of an IRA to an eligible charitable organization like CRC. Taxpayers who make a QCD must be at least 70-1/2 years old on the day of the distribution. A QCD also will count toward a Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) which must be taken each year following the year in which IRA holders turn 72. Such qualified charitable distributions may keep a donor out of a higher tax bracket and at the least avoids paying income tax on the amount up to $100,000 annually. Even if you don’t itemize, you can take advantage of this option to do more for causes you care about like Connecticut River Conservancy. Please click here to download Frequently Asked Questions as well as letter templates you can use to: a) Ask your IRA custodian to make a tax-exempt distribution to the Connecticut River Conservancy this fall; and b) Let CRC know you're making a gift from your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). To learn more about gifts from your IRAs, please email me at bmorrison@ctriver.org . I’d be delighted to help. Read more about Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) at irs.gov . Legacy Gifts Many donors find including a charitable gift to CRC in their estate plan is an effective and satisfying way to ensure a lasting impact while fulfilling their financial goals and providing for loved ones. In many cases, planned gifts can provide immediate and/or future tax benefits. Two of the easiest examples of planned gifts are bequest arrangements and beneficiary designations. Bequests A gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can be a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after all other obligations are met. See sample bequest language here. Beneficiary Designations Non-probate assets are not covered in your will or trust and instead require you to name beneficiaries. These assets include bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, donor advised funds, or life-insurance policies. It is very simple to name Connecticut River Conservancy as a beneficiary. Start by requesting a change-of-beneficiary form from your policy administrator or download the form from your provider's website. Make your desired changes and return the form to establish your gift. Please note: Though doing business as Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) since 2018, CRC maintains its legal name, Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc. and all planned gifts must reference that legal name. Existing bequests or other planned gifts which list Connecticut River Watershed Council, Inc. are correct and need not be revised. Bank Account, Certificate of Deposit, or Brokerage Account Designations Designating Connecticut River Conservancy as beneficiary of your bank accounts, certificates of deposit or brokerage accounts is a simple and straightforward way to support our work. Click here for more details on the two options for making this kind of gift to CRC. Long River Society Have you already named CRC in your will or designated CRC as a beneficiary of a nonprobate asset? Please let us know so we can ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes. Notifying us of your plans will enable us to plan for the use of your future gift. If you prefer to remain anonymous, we will keep your name and gift in strict confidence. For more information or to discuss other options for including CRC in your plans, please contact Brett Morrison, Director of Development, at 413-772-2020, ext. 218 or bmorrison at ctriver.org . Disclaimer: The planned giving information presented on this website is not offered as legal or tax advice. We encourage prospective donors to consult with their estate planning attorney, financial advisor, accountant, or other appropriate professional before making any material decisions based on information provided through this website, printed materials, or other sources. Sponsorship Businesses large and small contribute funding, marketing assistance, supplies, employee time and more to help restore and protect our region’s rivers. You can play your part in protecting the Connecticut River and its watershed while receiving recognition for your commitment to the environment. CRC’s largest annual events are the New England Paddlesports Championship (NEPC) , and the Source to Sea Cleanup , a coordinated cleanup of the rivers, streams and banks that make up the Connecticut River system. These events are popular with CRC's audience, and with the press, appearing in local and regional newspapers regularly. They also attract radio and television coverage plus online exposure through social media, newsletters, and partner networks. The Source to Sea Cleanup will be in its 28th consecutive year in 2024, where over 1,000 volunteers from more than 100 groups in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut will remove tons of trash from the river. You can help ensure these volunteers have the support and supplies needed for a safe and successful cleanup. We can also work with you to develop sponsorships that meet your co mpany’s particular interests and help to fulfill CRC’s mission. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brett Morrison, Director of Development, at 413-772-2020, ext. 218 or bmorrison - at - ctriver.org . Workplace Giving You can support CRC through your workplace. Pull together an employee group to participate in the Source to Sea Cleanup, ask your employer to match your contribution, or designate CRC as a beneficiary in your workplace campaign. Matchin g Gifts Many businesses have their own workplace giving or matching gift programs by which employees can designate a payroll deduction amount to go to the non-profit of their choice or have their donation to a non-profit matched by their employer. You may be able to have your gift matched by asking your employer. Please contact your company’s personnel department to find out whether your employer has such a program. Companies contributing to CRC as part of an employer match include Aetna, Ensign Bickford, Inc., IBM, Microsoft, Nokia, Pfizer, Travelers, United Health Group, and United Technologies. Employee Group Projects A wide range of businesses participate in the annual Source to Sea Cleanup. For more information about the Cleanup and how your company can help, contact Brett Morrison, Director of Development, at bmorrison - at - ctriver.org or 413-772-2020, ext. 218. Groups participating in recent years include All American Waste, Athletic Brewing Company, Eversource, Greenfield Savings Bank, Hypertherm HOPE Foundation, King Arthur Flour, Prentiss Smith & Co. Walmart-Northampton, MA, and many others. Connecticut River Conservancy is a member of EarthShare New England and 1% For the Planet . Another easy and effective way to support the work of Connecticut River Conservancy is by pledging an automatic payroll deduction from each paycheck. Through our partnerships with EarthShare New England and 1% For the Planet , employees at hundreds of public and private organizations can donate through payroll contributions. Find out if your employer has a workplace giving campaign that includes EarthShare here . If you are interested in starting an employee engagement program that involves EarthShare New England at your employer, please contact Nicole Reigle, Assistant Director of Development, at nreigle - at - ctriver.org or 413-772-2020, ext. 221 Giving as a Federal Employee As a member of EarthShare New England, Connecticut River Conservancy participates annually in the largest workplace giving campaign in the nation – the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for employees of the federal government and the U.S. military. If you are a federal government or military employee and would like to give to Connecticut River Conservancy through the CFC, please enter CFC code #68414 on your pledge card during the next fund drive. Giving as a Public Sector Employee State of Massachusetts employees, including University of Massachusetts Amherst employees, can donate to the Connecticut River Conservancy with UMACC code #104777. More information can be found here: UMACC . State of Connecticut employees can donate to Connecticut River Conservancy with CSEC code # 8614. Click here for more info. Giving Through Your United Way Campaign If your company offers a United Way campaign and EarthShare New England is not listed in your company’s annual giving campaign brochure, you may still donate to EarthShare New England and any of its member organizations by writing the name of the organization in a “donor choice” option. Many campaigns allow you to write in the name of any eligible, tax-exempt charity that has 501(c)(3) designation by the IRS. EarthShare runs successfully side-by-side with United Way in hundreds of campaigns across the country. If you are interested in starting a campaign in your business, please contact Nicole Reigle, Assistant Director of Development, at or 413-772-2020, ext. 221 or nreigle - at - ctriver.org. Got a birthday or special occasion coming up? Would you rather support the nonprofits you love rather than getting more things you don't need? Facebook fundraisers are a wonderful way to honor your special day while gathering donations from friends and family on social media. If you have a Facebook account, here's what you can do: Visit our Facebook account here. Click "fundraisers" at the top (use the magnifying glass to search for "fundraisers" if you don't see it right away. Select "raise money" or "create a fundraiser" on the top right. Customize your fundraiser and select Connect River Conservancy as your nonprofit of choice. From there you can share the fundraiser with your friends and family! Thank you for making a lasting impact for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities in this creative way! Stock Donations Gifts of appreciated stock often provide tax benefits to you, while allowing you to make more generous gifts to protect your rivers. Contact Nicole Reigle, Assistant Director of Development, for more information or gift transfer instructions. You may reach her at nreigle@ctriver.org or 413-772-2020, ext. 221.

The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Advocacy We advocate for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities throughout the entire Connecticut River watershed. From advancing legislation to getting our feet wet gathering data and meeting with concerned citizens in town meetings, our River Stewards are a multi-faceted team of many talents. CRC’s four focus states of NH, VT, MA, and CT each have a dedicated staff member with distinct annual priorities. CRC’s advocacy includes: Comments on State & Federal Permits Every year there are a range of permits related to development, wastewater, or natural resources that we can influence to be more river-friendly. One of the most significant right now is hydropower relicensing where we have been fighting on behalf of the Connecticut River – and the wildlife and communities it supports – for 12 years. More details here . Policy Development Each of the 4 states we focus on has unique environmental agendas and bills that can benefit or harm our rivers and ecosystems. Our River Stewards advance and promote legislation, including commenting on both state and federal procedural rules, that offers the most sustainable vision of a thriving future for our rivers and watershed communities. Community Engagement Public participation and engagement of local communities are vital in protecting our rivers. We engage with students, conservation commissions, recreation enthusiasts, volunteers, and many others to hear from and represent the public in our shared vision of supporting healthy, accessible rivers for all. Coalition-Building Collaboration is a core value of Connecticut River Conservancy, which is why our advocacy work relies on partnerships and sitting on a myriad of committees to ensure we have a voice at the table, can identify and fill in resource gaps, and represent the interests of both local human communities and the wildlife we all love. CRC’s River Stewards send monthly state-specific emails to keep you informed about the latest river news in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Sign Up for River News Meet the River Stewards Kathy Urffer Director of Policy & Advocacy/ Vermont River Steward kurffer at ctriver.org 802-258-0413 Marilla Harris-Vincent New Hampshire River Steward mharrisvincent at ctriver.org 603-503-0419 Nina Gordon-Kirsch Massachusetts River Steward ngordonkirsch at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 216 Rhea Drozdenko Connecticut River Steward rdrozdenko at ctriver.org 413-772-2020 ext. 203 Hydropower Relicensing Since late 2012, five hydroelectric facilities in the heart of the Connecticut River have been in the process of renewing their operating licenses in a process known as relicensing. The licenses for two facilities in northern MA and three dams in southern VT and NH will endure for the next 30-50 years and impact more than 175 miles of the Connecticut River. It’s critical that we all speak up NOW in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to influence these operating licenses. Learn More About Hydro Relicensing From the Connecticut River’s headwaters to Long Island Sound, here are CRC’s current advocacy priorities for each state. New Hampshire In New Hampshire, CRC’s 2025 major advocacy foci are hydropower, water quality, migratory fish habitat, and community building. We are collaborating with the VT and MA River Stewards on mainstem relicensing, but also tracking and commenting on permitting processes for numerous hydro projects on NH tributaries. We are working to expand our volunteer water quality monitoring to more of NH, and collaborating with CRC’s Aquatic Ecologist and state and federal agency staff to expand our knowledge of where migratory fish are found in NH so that we can advocate for increased protection of these waters. These and other efforts are not possible without collaboration, and we are constantly working to build our partner and member base in NH. Please contact Marilla if any of these initiatives pique your interest or if you have questions or concerns about the NH watershed. Photo: Connecticut River Falls below Second Lake - by Al Braden Vermont CRC is working in Vermont to support climate resiliency policies and funding to protect our rivers and communities. We are supporting S213 which will address pollution of polystyrene dock floats, protect wetlands and river corridors, and create more appropriate oversight of dams to increase flood resiliency in our communities. We are continuing to fight for our rivers in the 40-year-long licenses that govern the Wilder, Bellows Falls, and Vernon hydro facilities. We are supporting efforts to reclassify the Whetstone Brook to protect the trout fishery, preserving outstanding scenic and recreational areas on the Williams River, and protecting Roundy’s and Herrick’s Coves in Rockingham. We are bringing people to the river on guided pontoon boat trips this summer to bolster the opportunities that our recreational economy can provide. Photo: Vernon Dam on the Connecticut River - by Al Braden Massachusetts In Massachusetts, CRC is focusing on bringing awareness to combined sewer overflows, working on the decade+ hydro relicensing projects, eradicating aquatic invasive species, and collaborating with other watershed groups in the Valley to get residents engaged in their local rivers. The MA and CT River Stewards are working together to educate the public on what combined sewer overflows are, why they happen, and what we can do about it. We are also committed to the FERC relicensing process for Turner’s Falls and Northfield Mountain hydroelectric projects. This federal relicensing process only happens once in a generation and now is our chance to step up and protect our rivers! And of course, CRC has ongoing work in MA to remove dams, restore ecological habitats, and help residents prepare for the impending impacts of climate change. Photo: The Oxbow in Northampton - by Al Braden Connecticut CRC is working in Connecticut to keep our rivers clean and riverbanks green! We encourage nature-based solutions to climate change including green infrastructure and protecting the vital trees along our riverbanks. We push for increased funding and attention to aquatic invasive species that threaten our waterways like hydrilla and water chestnut. We’re working with the Scantic River Watershed Association to create a watershed-based plan for the Scantic River. And as members of the Long Island Sound River Restoration Network (RRN), we advocate for increased funding for stream barrier removal in the region and for maintaining Connecticut's environmental standards for hydropower. Photo: Connecticut River in Hartford - by Al Braden Advocacy News ACTION ALERT: Protect Clean Water – Oppose the PERMIT Act (H.R. 3898) Here in the Connecticut River watershed, we rely on clean, healthy rivers for drinking water, recreation, tourism, wildlife, and flood protection. The Clean Water Act has protected these waters for more than 50 years. Now those protections are under threat.  Comments Submitted for Draft Environmental Impact Statements in Hydropower Relicensing The Environmental Impact Statement is the last major step in the hydropower relicensing process. Read full comments from CRC and others. Educational Boat Trips on the Connecticut River Help Young People Connect to Nature CRC has launched a new program this summer to provide educational boat trips for youth groups and students in Connecticut. See all River News For questions about CRC’s advocacy work, please find the contact information of the River Steward for your state on our staff page.

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

The Connecticut River Conservancy restores and advocates for clean water, healthy habitats, and resilient communities to support a diverse and thriving watershed. Dam Removal River restoration includes improving fish passage and flood resiliency at “pinch points” in our rivers. These obstacles include obsolete dams no longer serving a useful purpose, and undersized culverts that block or hinder fish and other aquatic animals from accessing their entire watershed. CRC works with many partners to safely remove dams and upgrade culverts. Our accomplishments since 2014: There are over 3,000 dams in the Connecticut River watershed. Most of them are obsolete. In addition, there are 44,000 stream crossings (bridges and culverts), many of which are undersized. Why Remove Dams? Fish Passage Removing the old dams, building fish ladders at active hydro dams, and replacing culverts with larger flood and fish-friendly structures allows fish to move upstream to spawn and find colder water during the warm summer months. Creating fish and aquatic animal passage helps reestablish natural cycles in rivers, allowing migratory fish, mussels, amphibians, turtles and a host of aquatic invertebrates access to critical habitat to reproduce. Learn more about migratory fish in the Connecticut River. Flood Resilience By removing obsolete dams and undersized culverts we create natural stream flows that improve flood resiliency in our communities. Each dam removal lowers the flood elevation level and provides additional storage capacity within the river channel during the next big storm. Non-flood control dams do not provide flood storage capacity during large storm events; these obsolete dams only act as a small speed bump during the high flow events. Dam Safety Poorly maintained dams or those that have outlived their useful life are at risk of failing. Dam failure can cause flooding and damage to upstream and downstream infrastructure, homes, businesses, and ecosystems. Any polluted sediment trapped behind a dam is also released. With severe storms becoming more common, dam failure is a growing threat to communities. The National Inventory of Dams is a helpful resource to look at the number of dams in your state, along with their hazard potential. Water Quality Dam removal improves water quality by increasing water flow and oxygen levels and reducing water temperatures critical for aquatic organism health. Many projects also remove the accumulated sediment behind the dam which may contain excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus that can be harmful to a healthy river system. Dam removal is often followed by buffer planting in the spring to help stabilize the riverbank for long-term benefit. Learn More About River Restoration Blake Higgins Dam Removal in Bellows Falls, Vermont Project Highlight Connecticut River Conservancy worked with multiple partners to remove the remnant Blake Higgins dam on the Saxtons River, a tributary of the Connecticut River, in Westminster/Bellows Falls, Vermont. Learn More About This Project How We Remove Dams CRC works with private landowners, towns, and other owners of these structures to facilitate dam removal so that our rivers are healthier for everyone to enjoy. Agreement Communicate with landowners to ensure there is agreement on moving forward with a potential project. Permits Secure all necessary local, state, and federal permits legally required for dam removal. Assessment Collect information on site structure, environment, potential benefits, and feasibility of moving forward. Funding for Removal Another round of funding must be secured for the implementation of construction work. Funding for Design Secure funding to move ahead with the design phase - which usually involves grants and regional partnerships. Construction Implement site access, water and sediment management, dam removal, channel and flood bench construction. Project Design Engineers conduct field investigations, surveys, and modeling to create a design plan & cost estimate. Restoration Plant native trees, shrubs and grasses along the riverbank to ensure long-term stability and ecological health. This process can take 3-7 years! After project management and completion, we also monitor the site for several years to document the long-term impact and share results with regional partners and the public. CRC is currently pursuing multiple dam removal projects throughout the watershed, as well as several culvert replacement projects. Grant applications and funding proposals are being submitted to federal and state agencies and many Foundations. This multi-year campaign is focused on tributaries to the Connecticut River watershed where native fish and other organisms are prevented from moving upstream to spawn. CRC's Dam Removal History Dam Removal News Greenfield Electric Light & Power Dam Improvements to Begin Engineering Design 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. Valley Street Dam Removal in Springfield VT 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. Jack’s Brook Dam to Be Removed, Restoring Native Trout Habitat in Dover, VT A concrete dam built in 1913 on Jack’s Brook—a tributary of the North Branch of the Deerfield River—is being removed this week in a collaborative effort to restore natural stream flow and improve aquatic habitat in southern Vermont. For questions about dam removal with Connecticut River Conservancy, contact Ron at rrhodes - 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. Annual Report Below is an interactive version of the Connecticut River Conservancy's 2024 Annual Report. You can click on the bracketed square on the lower right to expand, read, and zoom in. There is also a link to the PDF version. Connecticut River Conservancy's 2024 Annual Report (PDF) Impact Summary 2024 was a remarkable year of growth for the Connecticut River Conservancy, and our first full year with new Executive Director, Rebecca Todd. CRC welcomed highly experienced new Board of Trustees members, expanded the full time staff, and advanced a range of programmatic initiatives to further a mission of stewardship throughout the Connecticut River watershed. Here are just a few accomplishments from the year, with much more information in the report above. 4 Outdated dams & culverts removed 7,331 Trees planted in the watershed 216 Sites tested for water quality 174K Water chestnut plants removed 78K Lbs. (39 tons) of trash removed from rivers CRC's Staff & Board From the northern forests of New Hampshire to the sandy shores of Long Island Sound, the Connecticut River unites a vast and passionate community. CRC stands for all who cherish these waters—whether you cast a line, paddle a boat, skip a stone, or simply enjoy the river’s beauty. Your support fuels the protection, stewardship, and restoration of New England’s largest watershed, ensuring a thriving, resilient river for generations to come. Thank you for making this work possible! Thank You! Thanks to all the member households who were part of CRC in 2024. We are very grateful! ▲ Campaign for Our Rivers gift * Sustaining Members + Headwaters Leadership Society Members (supporters who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the annual fund) Scroll below to see everyone, or jump to one of these groups: Annual Fund Donors Sponsors Business & Organizational Supporters In Kind Supporters & Towns Long River Society Deerfield River Watershed Association Fort River Watershed Association To request a change or removal of your listed name(s), please contact Nicole at nreigle@ctriver.org . Annual Fund Donors Anonymous (90)+ Susan Abbot Gail Abbott Peter Abdu Dr. Hayat Abuza Richard and Judith Abuza Ron Ackerman and Cleo Gorman Anna Adachi-Meji Drew Adam and Marcia Olander Douglas Adams Francis Adams Vanessa Adel Jon Adolph Helen M. Aiello Steve Aikenhead Kate Albrecht Elisabeth Alden Stephen Alden Lynn Alexander Mark and K.C. Alexander Gregory Allen Harvey D. 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Connecticut River Conservancy invites you to join us for the 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. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival at the Bellows Falls Opera House Hosted by the Connecticut River Conservancy on May 8th, 2025 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, May 8th. 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. Raffle prizes have been generously donated by: Blake Hill Preserves, Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, Burrows Sports, Byway Books, and King Arthur Baking Company. Bellows Falls Opera House 7 Village Square, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 Doors will open at 6:30pm and films will begin at 7pm Here are some of the films you'll see! Mother River Devin pursues her dream to become the first Black woman to kayak the entire Mississippi River, listening to the river and following her guidance to navigate challenges such as the realities of being a minority in the paddling community and the nuances of being a single Mother. Reconnected Subtitle: Restoring the Rivers of Long Island Sound. This film highlights the importance of stream barrier removal through interviews with community members, environmental experts (including CRC), & river advocates. Rivers Cannot Defend Themselves 30 Years ago, the Farmington River became the first partnership wild and scenic river, setting a new precedent and path for rivers to be protected. David Sinish, one of the principal activists who led the fight, looks back at the events that made this unique designation possible. Judy’s Creek Subtitle: Discovering the Secret Life of the Streambed. Follow ecologist, educator, and author, Dr. Judy Li, into the world of caddisflies. Judy shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career in freshwater science, and how she has found ways to share the joys of science with audiences of all ages. Paddle Tribal Waters When the largest dam removal project in history begins, a group of indigenous youth learns to whitewater kayak, hoping to become the first people to paddle the restored Klamath River from source to sea. Healing Hiłsyaqƛis Hiłsyaqƛis (Tranquil Creek) is located within the traditional territory of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla‐o‐qui‐aht) First Nation in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia. A desire to understand sharp declines in wild Pacific salmonoids sparked research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in hopes of helping wild fish populations recover. Mussel Grubbing Subtitle: A Citizen Science Treasure Hunt. Following a citizen scientist's journey of discovery, the film explores the treasure hunt for freshwater mussels in the upper Sangamon River. Finding a diverse collection of healthy mussels means a healthy river and a healthy community. On, In & Under the Sava Armed with a raft, snorkels, and flippers, this film follows the journey of four friends as they drift down Slovenia’s Sava River with one mission: find the elusive finned-monsters that dwell in the deep to help protect the river from dams. River Cowboys: Keepin’ it Wild This short film showcases the stunning landscapes of the internationally recognized Red River Gorge, and Kentucky’s only Wild & Scenic Red River. It highlights an ongoing environmental challenge: removing trash from our waterways. Get Your Tickets! Special Thanks to our Local Sponsors Presenting Sponsors: Watershed Sponsor: River Sponsors: GPI Construction The Richards Group Terrigenous Landscape Architecture Vermont River Conservancy Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association Stream Sponsors: Bobolink Communications Brattleboro Area Realty Brattleboro Communiy Television Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center Connecticut River Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited Vermont Country Deli Interested in sponsoring this event? We'd love to add your business to the list above! See our sponsorship opportunities and get in touch today. Become a Sponsor Parking & Accessibility The Bellows Falls Opera House is ADA accessible. The wheelchair ramp into the building is on the side, not through the main doors out front. Once in the theater, there is seating available that is wheelchair accessible. Aisles in the theater are long ramps. Bathrooms are gendered & have wheelchair accessible stalls. There is some street parking directly outside of the Bellows Falls Opera House. You can also find plenty of free parking in nearby municipal lots. Here is an area map with parking options.

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.

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.