Events
Conservation in Focus Webinar(s): 2025 Highlights & The Road Ahead
Nov & Dec | 6-7PM | Virtual
Interested in what we have been up to? What is the focus our work over the next? Join us virtually for a 2025 Highlights recap and two sessions of our Conservation Plan Reveal, learn about what will guide our work over the next several years.
Reading the River: Book Group Series
October-January | Varying Times | Montpelier & Barre
Join Vermont River Conservancy for Reading the River, a three-part series exploring stories and solutions for living with rivers that flood.
Webinar: Brave The Wild River with Melissa L. Sevigny
March 26 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual
Join us as we host award winning author Melissa L. Sevigny as she presents her new book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
News
Our first Founders’ Award goes to… Stephan Syz
On July 24, Vermont River Conservancy awarded its first Founders’ Award to Stephan Syz. Friends and supporters gathered at the North Branch Cascades trail with jovial greetings and shared memories – a reunion of sorts for folks who had been integral in Vermont’s River Conservancy’s history, and in the life of the morning’s guest of honor.
Water Win! Ridley Brook Conservation Project Adds 62 Acres to Camel’s Hump State Park
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
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.
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