Aerial image of a wetland river flowing into a natural lake

Protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife

Protect. Restore. Connect.

Protect Floodplains,
Wetlands,
and Forests

Forest stream (c) Kurt Budliger

Restore
Resilient
Communities

Painted turtle

Connect
People
to Rivers

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A group swims at the base of a waterfall in a Vermont River

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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

Volunteers planting a tree.

Spring Tree Planting Volunteer Sign Up

Multiple Dates in April | 10 am | Varying Locations

Come join members of Vermont River Conservancy this Spring planting trees around the state! Over 1,500 trees and 8 sites!

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Latest News

In an exciting partnership with Black River Action Team, we're working on a project to restore an alluvial fan site in Plymouth, VT. The focus of this project is to harvest and plant willows at the site, aiming to enhance the ecosystem and support wildlife habitat along this beautiful confluence.

Restoration at an Alluvial Fan Site: Willow Harvest, Propagation, and Planting Project

In an exciting partnership with Black River Action Team, we're working on a project to restore an alluvial fan site in Plymouth, VT. The focus of this project is to harvest and plant willows at the site, aiming to enhance the ecosystem and support wildlife habitat along this beautiful confluence.

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Naturalist Patti Smith and her column The View from Heifer Hill: How to Build a Beaver Lodge describes Patti's experience learning from the best instructors themselves, the beavers.

How to Build a Beaver Lodge

 Read Sam Brondyke, a senior at Montpelier High Schools opinion on river buffers.

A River is Nothing Without it’s Buffers

 4-6th Grade explores river dynamics with the stream table, reimaging Vermont towns and finding solutions.

From Flow to Erosion: Exploring the Wonders of a Stream Table
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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Vermont river clean up crew

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