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
The Beginning of Vermont’s River Corridor Easement Program
December 3, 2023
Learn from Vermont River Conservancy board member Mike Kline about how the river corridor easement program began in Vermont.
What do fish do in the winter?
November 27, 2023
Our writing intern, Maia, asks and answers questions you may be asking about how fish survive in the winter.
Flowing Forward: Recordings and Resources
November 16, 2023
Did you miss our Flowing Forward webinar series? View the Zoom recordings and resources sheets in this blog post.
At the Riverside: A Summer of Standout Volunteerism
November 13, 2023
This summer a record number of volunteers went to work for our rivers. Braving a combination of downpours and blistering heat, they donned work gloves, pick mattocks, brooms, and shovels to reopen river access trails, free saplings from girdling tree guards, and install signs to help people recreate safely.
Water Wins: River Corridor Easements Face Flooding
November 11, 2023
As we go into winter at Vermont River Conservancy, we are reflecting on the successes of river corridor easements in the face of flooding over the summer.
Reflections: Fall Co-Director Update
November 8, 2023
"All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." - Toni Morrison
6 Covered Bridges to Experience Vermont’s Rivers By
October 22, 2023
Wanting to check a few of Vermont's many covered bridges off your bucket list? Check out these ones that are near our river access sites.
Bienvenidos a Vermont en el Otoño
October 16, 2023
Cabot videographer Onel Salazar visited a dozen Vermont swimming holes and produced six films showcasing places to enjoy riverside walks, beat the heat, or enjoy an afternoon picnic. Dive into Onel’s videos and discover a new Vermont swimming hole to add to your summer adventure list.
10 Riverside Spots to Experience Vermont Fall Foliage
October 6, 2023
Wondering where to go in Vermont to experience fall foliage? Take a look at these river access sites that have many activities to offer.
Volunteer Site Steward Spotlight
September 29, 2023
Our work as Vermont River Conservancy relies upon volunteers to keep our rivers looking beautiful year round. In this post, we highlight two amazing stewards and their efforts to maintain river access sites!
Judy Dow at Melrose Terrace
September 25, 2023
Judy Dow presented to community members at Melrose Terrace in Brattleboro about the importance of river restoration through an indigenous lens.
Meet our Community Engagement Coordinator: VHCB AmeriCorps Member
September 18, 2023
Meet our 2023-2024 VHCB AmeriCorps Member! Addie will be supporting Vermont River Conservancy to help engage people with their rivers.
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