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Events
30th Anniversary River Tours
May-October | Varying Times | Statewide
Join us for a celebration in a community near you! We’re hosting 6 months of activities — a chance to get your boots wet and connect with our growing community of river-lovers, discuss big ideas with our book group, or listen and learn via virtual webinars.
Webinar: Seek Higher Ground with Tim Palmer
October 29 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author and photographer Tim Palmer as he presents his new book, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis.
News
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.
History of Vermont’s Dams
March 25, 2024
Curious about how dams came about in Vermont? Want to learn about different types of dams and their status today? Read this post to learn more.
Exploring Totality: How to view the total solar eclipse in vermont
March 13, 2024
Find out how to see the total eclipse in Vermont.
Flood Science with Elementary Students
February 28, 2024
We recently taught an after-school class about rivers and flooding.
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