Water Win! Ridley Brook Conservation Project Adds 62 Acres to Camel’s Hump State Park

August 1, 2024

Vermont River Conservancy is proud to have helped protect 62 acres added to Camel’s Hump State Park in Duxbury by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR.) This project supports flood resilience and water quality in the Winooski River watershed by slowing down, absorbing, and filtering future flood events.

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!