Plainfield Winooski River Access
Name of Project: Plainfield Winooski River Paddlers Access
Location: Plainfield
River: Winooski River
Type of Project: Public River Access
Public Access: Yes
Date Completed: October 2012
Size: 0.25 acres
Landowner: Plainfield Coop
Funding Partners: Lake Champlain Basin Program and Friends of the Winooski River
Property Description: This project is located in the backyard of the Plainfield Coop along the Winooski River.
Project Background: Vermont River Conservancy worked with local volunteers and the tenth grade class from Cabot School to turn this site into an official river access point. The team cleared debris, installed a gravel trail, and constructed two sets of timber-cribbed access stairs. Students also helped develop a landscape plane that incorporates a rain garden and interpretive signage.
