DO NOT SWIM! Vermont waters are currently unsafe.
Due to significant rain and flooding in most of Vermont on July 10th, with rains continuing on July 11th, currents are very strong. Also, most rivers are filled with debris, effluent, chemicals, fertilizers, etc. and are unsafe for swimming.
Events
Mountaineers 50/50 Raffle for VT River Conservancy
Wednesday July 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Montpelier Recreation Field
Head out to the ballgame and enter the 50/50 raffle, which will benefit Vermont River Conservancy! It's bound to be a fun night with friends, and all for a good cause.
Nulhegan Hut and Trails Volunteer Day
July 21, 22, and 23 | 10 am - 2 pm | Nulhegan Hut
Join us for a day, or two or three, at Nulhegan Hut and Trails to help improve trails with boardwalk and puncheon. This project will make the trails more accessible and enjoyable to all.
News
Storm Smart: Yards Working for Healthy Rivers
July 26, 2024
Storm Smart consultations give homeowners insight into how to make their yards work for their watershed. Read about what we learned through our consultation with Friends of the Winooski.
Know Before You Go: Water Quality on Vermont’s Rivers
July 22, 2024
Knowing about water quality and flow rates can make sure the river you are exploring is safe for the whole family. Find resources here to prepare for your next adventure!
North Branch Cascades: Tornado Warning Washout
July 8, 2024
Staff and volunteers planned to meet-up for a fun day of river safety photos...only to learn that the "tornado warning storm" ripped through the too-small culvert on Highway 12 and washed out the parking.
A Day in the Life of a River Steward
July 3, 2024
Most days, my office is my blue pickup truck: sledge hammer, trash bags, and wooden buffer stakes in back, and sun hats, measuring tape, mud boots, and a stack of CDs up front...
What is Vermont’s New Flood Safety Act?
June 20, 2024
Vermont recently passed the Flood Safety Act, a piece of legislation that will ensure protection of river corridors throughout the state. Read more about the act and the benefits it will have for people and wildlife as we see more flooding driven by climate change in Vermont.
Welcome Megan Walker!
June 3, 2024
We just added a new member to our Board of Directors! Read about Megan Walker here.
Springtime Stewardship Successes
May 31, 2024
We've had a few stewardship projects going on lately. Read to learn more about how we are working at our riverside sites!
Water Wins: Protecting Rivers With Our Partners
May 21, 2024
Partner organizations make protecting rivers throughout Vermont possible. From holding easements, sharing project opportunities, and collaborating to protect land, there are many ways we work with other conservation organizations in our work.
Spring Ephemerals: Trout Lilies
May 9, 2024
Ever wonder about these spotty brown and green leaves that pop up in early spring and eventually flower? Read about them here.
Understanding Rivers Through Poetry
April 19, 2024
You can connect to your rivers in some unexpected ways. One of them is through poetry. Read about a poetry workshop participant's experience and personal relationship with rivers.
Webinar Recap: Cool Off This Summer with Vermont’s Swimming Holes
April 18, 2024
Did you miss our swimming holes webinar? View the recording here and start prepping for swimming season!
Protecting Vermont’s Wetlands
April 9, 2024
Curious about lands that aren't rivers that we have protected? Wetlands are vital in filtering water and providing habitat. Find out more in this blog post.
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