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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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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

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Source To Sea Cleanup for Whetstone Brook - Brattleboro, VT

Oct 25 | 10 am - 12 pm | Brattleboro Food Co-op

Join us in participating in the Connecticut River Conservancy Source to Sea Cleanup to help pick up trash along the Whetstone Brook that flows through Brattleboro! More details on the event, what to wear and how to sign up can be found on the Source to Sea webpage linked below!

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Folks look out over river's edge.

Come Check Out Our Table at the Brattleboro Farmers Market

Oct 26 | 9 am - 2 pm | Brattleboro Farmer's Market

Join Vermont River Conservancy at the Brattleboro Farmers Market. Check out our table, chat and learn what we have been up to, activities for kids and more!

Farmers Market Details
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Celebrate Brattleboro's New Park and Floodplain

Oct 30 | 12 noon - 1 pm | 250 Birge St, Brattleboro

Join us this Wednesday in Brattleboro, to celebrate the completion of a long awaited floodplain restoration project!

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Latest News

We are delighted to welcome Derek Ahl to our Board of Directors! Derek's deep expertise in leadership and organizational behavior, coupled with his passion for the natural world, makes him a perfect fit for our mission. We are excited to have Derek join us and look forward to the positive impact he will make on our organization and the rivers we cherish.

Welcome Derek Ahl!

We are delighted to welcome Derek Ahl to our Board of Directors! Derek's deep expertise in leadership and organizational behavior, coupled with his passion for the natural world, makes him a perfect fit for our mission. We are excited to have Derek join us and look forward to the positive impact he will make on our organization and the rivers we cherish.

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Back in October of 2023, Vermont River Conservancy got a call from Jenny Ramstetter of Green Mountain Conservancy about an emerging opportunity in Marlboro, VT. Excited, we agreed that this land was a high priority for conservation and a top-notch spot to protect public recreation, too. There was just one problem: it didn’t have any rivers...

Headwaters on Our Minds

  If you live in the Lamoille Valley or are planning a trip up that way, make sure you stop at one of our river accesses along the Lamoille River and its tributaries. The Lamoille River is home to both the Lamoille Paddlers’ Trail, and the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, which offer the opportunity to explore by boat, bike, or foot.

Getting on the River in Johnson, Vermont

 On July 24, Vermont River Conservancy awarded its first Founders’ Award to Stephan Syz.  Friends and supporters gathered at the North Branch Cascades trail with jovial greetings and shared memories – a reunion of sorts for folks who had been integral in Vermont’s River Conservancy’s history, and in the life of the morning’s guest of honor.

Our first Founders’ Award goes to… Stephan Syz
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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