Events
30th Anniversary River Tour: Mother’s Day at Old Oaks Headwaters Preserve
Sunday May 11 | 9:30 am | Marlboro, VT
Recharge and celebrate the nourishing power of forests, rivers, and wetlands on this guided hike in Marlboro with ecologists from Vermont River Conservancy and the Green Mountain Conservancy.
30th Anniversary River Tour: Building Flood Resilience through River Corridor Protection in the Lamoille Valley
Friday May 30 | 1:00pm | Cambridge, VT
Learn how landowners and community members can move the needle on watershed flood resilience through a long-term, passive approach to conservation and restoration of rivers and floodplains.
News
Storm Smart: Yards Working for Healthy Rivers
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
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
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
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?
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!
We just added a new member to our Board of Directors! Read about Megan Walker here.
Springtime Stewardship Successes
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
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
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
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
Did you miss our swimming holes webinar? View the recording here and start prepping for swimming season!
Protecting Vermont’s Wetlands
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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