Over 200 Trees and Shrubs Planted along the Winooski

May 25, 2016

On May 19th, The Vermont River Conservancy planted 230 trees and shrubs to enhance the Arthur Buck River Access Park along the Winooski River in…

Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail Featured in Local News

May 4, 2016

Click here to watch Noah Pollock (VRC) and Seth Bosman discuss river access improvements in Johnson and other facets of the new Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail…

Remembering Betsy Catlin

January 6, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Betsy Catlin, VRC Board member. Betsy was intelligent, caring and witty,…

Beard Recreation Park protected!

December 29, 2015

For generations, local residents and visitors of Johnson VT have enjoyed a beautiful, Olympic-sized swimming hole and a beaucolic open field and beach along the…

50 acres conserved along the Upper Connecticut River

November 23, 2015

The Vermont River Conservancy, collaborating with the Ellingwood-White family, has conserved 50 acres of land along the Upper Connecticut River in Lemington, Vermont – nearly…

VRC in the News!

September 10, 2015

VRC Board members Scott Muller and Ryan McCall joined staff to talk with Local 22 & Local 44’s Alaina Pinto about River Cleanup Month, as…

Why Rivers Matter: We Want to Hear From You!

September 9, 2015

Early this summer, the Vermont River Conservancy started handing out postcards to friends and strangers alike, with the simple question: Why do rivers matter to…

Campsite Construction was a Success!

August 10, 2015

Thank you to the 16 volunteers who helped us build a campsite on the Connecticut River! With the help of these hard workers, we installed…

New Public Access to the Winooski River at Twinfield Union School

July 9, 2015

Traveling on Route 2 through Plainfield VT, paddlers, anglers and swimmers now have a safe path to access the Winooski River.  Just off of Nasmith…

The Lamoille River Has Two New Portage Routes in Johnson VT

July 9, 2015

As the Lamoille River meanders through Johnson, VT, two potentially dangerous waterfalls now have safe portage routes around them.  These are the first two on…

Pinch Rock Protected!

May 25, 2015

The Vermont River Conservancy, collaborating with the White River Partnership, recently protected public access to “Pinch Rock,” a treasured swimming hole and fishing spot on…

VRC Conserves Public Access to the “Wild & Scenic” Missisquoi River in North Troy

May 12, 2015

Thanks to a generous donation of land from Anne and Bruce McKay, a 2.4 acre property along the Missisquoi in North Troy, Vermont has been conserved…