Columbia Covered Bridge Access
Dupont Access
Name of Project: Dupont/Columbia Covered Bridge River Access
Location: Columbia, NH
River: Connecticut River
Type of Project: Paddling Boat Access
Public Access: Yes
Date Completed: May 2016
Size: .52 Acres
Landowner: Town of Columbia
Funding Partners: Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund, the Reggie Ellingwood Memorial Fund
Property Description: With support from the Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund, the Reggie Ellingwood Memorial Fund, and contributions from local anglers, VRC has conserved a popular river access along the Connecticut River in Columbia, New Hampshire. Many tourists also use the property to photograph the adjacent historic covered bridge. This fall, VRC will complete site improvements and then transfer the parcel to the town of Columbia, with a conservation easement protecting public access.
