CANCELED: MDC Clean Water Project Tour

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED due to public health concernts. We hope to reschedule shortly. Please check our calendar for updates. Flush, rinse, drain. But where does it go? Tour MDC's Hartford Water Pollution Control Facility, the largest wastewater treatment plant in Connecticut. See firsthand the engineering that runs 24/7 to treat our wastewater, protect our public health, and keep our rivers clean. Learn more about their Clean Water Project that is digging a 4 mile underground tunnel to prevent sewage from overflowing into our rivers. Connecticut River Conservancy will discuss impacts of treatment plants on our rivers and how CRC works to balance river use with river protection. This event is part of World Water Day, a global celebration of fresh, clean water.

Join CRC and Ask the River to celebrate World Fish Migration Day with a sunset paddle at the confluence of the West and Connecticut Rivers. Bring flashlights and luminaries to light the way for migrating fish. This flotilla will include community handmade lanterns. Bring your own lantern or register for lantern-making workshops at River Gallery School on May 2 and 7. Spectators and paddlers welcome. Enjoy the magical view from The MARINA Restaurant. Paddlers can bring your own boats, paddles and PFDs, or rent them ($20 for the evening) from the Vermont Canoe Touring Center . Launch from The MARINA Restaurant or Brattleboro Outing Club dock (28 Spring Tree Road, Brattleboro) or Vermont Canoe Touring Center (451 Putney Road, Brattleboro). Admission : FREE Registration : https://confluence-paddle.eventbrite.com

CANCELED: Brattleboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED due to public health concernts. We hope to reschedule shortly. Please check our calendar for updates. Flush, rinse, drain. But where does it go? Tour the Brattleboro Wastewater Treatment Plant to see firsthand how these plants treat our wastewater, protect our public health, and keep our rivers clean. Connecticut River Conservancy will discuss impacts of treatment plants on our rivers and how CRC works to balance river use with river protection. This event is part of World Water Day, a global celebration of fresh, clean water.

Join CRC in honoring World Water Day 2020 . Understand how water and climate change are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases. We cannot afford to wait. Everyone has a role to play. Visit: https://www.worldwaterday.org/ CRC has planned 3 events to share our water work with you: 3/22: Brattleboro Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour, Brattleboro, VT 3/23: MDC's Clean Water Project Tour, Hartford, CT 4/30: Westfield River Hydroelectric Tour, W. Springfield, MA

CANCELED: Fins & Feathers Cruise

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED due to public health concernts. We hope to reschedule shortly. Please check our calendar for updates. Enjoy a Connecticut River cruise on the RiverQuest while learning about local fish, birds, and other wildlife. Did you know that the health of our local birds rely on the health of our fish and rivers? Learn from Director Andy Fisk how Connecticut River Conservancy is protecting, restoring, and advocating for our rivers. RiverQuest naturalists will point out local wildlife so you won’t miss a thing! RiverQuest has a heated cabin, but we suggest that you dress in warm layers since the best views will be from the open decks. Don’t forget your camera! Binoculars available on board for you to borrow. Complimentary soft drinks provided.

Upcoming Events

Due to the current health risks inherent with large gatherings, and in accordance with state and local mandates, we have postponed our current events until further notice. We plan to offer new virtual opportunities and reschedule events when possible.Please check this page for updates.

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Month

April 2020

Thu 30

April 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CANCELED: West Springfield Hydropower Tour

A&D Hydro South of the intersection of Front and 1st Street, West Springfield

May 2020

Sat 2

May 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Barrel Re-Purpose Workshop

MakerSpaceCT 960 Main Street, Hartford

Sat 16

May 16

WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY

Sat 16

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Robert E. Barrett Fishway Tour

Robert E. Barrett Fishway 1 N. Bridge Street, Holyoke

Sat 16

May 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

John T. & Jane A. Wiederhold Fishway Tour

John T. & Jane A. Wiederhold Fishway Centerbrook Architects & Planners, 67 Main Street, Centerbrook

Sat 16

May 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Confluence Paddle

The Marina 28 Spring Tree Road, Brattleboro

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