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Protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife

Protect. Restore. Connect.

Protect Floodplains,
Wetlands,
and Forests

Forest stream (c) Kurt Budliger

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Resilient
Communities

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People
to Rivers

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On the heels of this summer's floods, it’s clear that our rivers – and our communities – need our help. Give today to protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife.

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Events

Participants at Mothers Day River Tour

30th Anniversary River Tours

May-October | Varying Times | Statewide

Join us for a celebration in a community near you! We’re hosting 6 months of activities — a chance to get your boots wet and connect with our growing community of river-lovers, discuss big ideas with our book group, or listen and learn via virtual webinars.

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The story of Daniels farm and how after too many floods and too much grief, he would decided the land would make a better floodplain than a farm.

Conservation: For the people

The story of Daniels farm and how after too many floods and too much grief, he would decided the land would make a better floodplain than a farm.

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Climate Change. Vulnerable Communities. These phrases may be scrubbed from our national lexicon, but they won’t be scrubbed from our work.

Reflections: Climate Change. Vulnerable Communities.

 We stand in gratitude for, and solidarity with, AmeriCorps members across the state and across the nation whose service has come to a sudden close. Isla and her predecessor Addie have shown us how remarkable these people are and how much better organizations can serve their communities with AmeriCorps members on their teams.

Gratitude and Solidarity for our AmeriCorps Members

 More than three dozen amazing volunteers came together to dig holes, plant trees, and deliver the mulch and water that will help the trees thrive at two Southern VT sites.

Planting Trees with a Little Help from Our Friends
Statewide map of all sites protected by Vermont River Conservancy

Find Your River

Since 1995, we’ve helped protect more than 100 special places – swimming holes, paddlers trails, and fishing access sites, and habitat for warblers and wood turtles. Discover the places we've worked to protect, and plan your next adventure.

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North Branch of the Winooski River in Vermont

Landowner Toolbox

Behind each of our conservation projects is a visionary landowner. Thinking about the future of your land can be overwhelming, but we can help you find a solution that’s right for you. Whether you’re a landowner, or whether you’re someone who sees a great opportunity in your community, start here to learn how you can make a difference.

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