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
Youth Voices for Vermont’s Rivers
December 3, 2019
The first of a series of youth voices videos.
Montpelier City Council Approves Moving Ahead with Confluence River Park
September 27, 2019
VRC is thrilled with the Council’s approval and commitment of City staff to the Confluence River Park.
New map guides paddlers along the Lamoille River
August 5, 2019
addlers, anglers, and other river enthusiasts now have a new guide to the Lamolle River.
Confluence River Park Designs
July 9, 2019
The idea of a riverside park at the confluence of the North Branch and mainstem of the Winooski Rivers in downtown Montpelier has been a dream for many residents and city officials for almost three decades.
More public access on the White River!
July 3, 2019
Once a junkyard, VRC restored 5.5 acres along the White River.
Join us at the BioBlitz!
June 11, 2019
On Sunday, June 23rd, we hope you’ll come out and join the BioBlitz in Bridgewater, Vt! This event is raising awareness for an important wilderness…
New Summer Intern
June 4, 2019
Emma Heffner- 2019 Stewardship Intern Joining the VRC team for the summer of 2019 is University of Vermont senior, Emma Heffner! Emma studies Environmental Studies…
LRPT Paddler Social
June 3, 2019
Join the Lamoille River Paddlers Trail crew for their 4th annual Paddler Social on June 19th. Volunteer work party 3-5, 3 mile family friendly paddle…
Great work from our partners on the Green River!
May 14, 2019
Restoring and transforming the Green River watershed _ The Brattleboro Reformer _ Brattleboro Great article from the Brattleboro Reformer about the work being done on…
330 trees planted on the Nulhegan!
May 14, 2019
The East Branch of the Nulhegan in Bloomfield has historically seen heavy logging, and the Nulhegan served as a log transport system to the nearby…
Face the River Audio Story!
May 10, 2019
As part of VRC’s Face the River initiative, we are taking a closer look at people’s relationships with the rivers that flow through their cities…
VRC Releases North Branch Cascades Trail RFP
May 3, 2019
The Vermont River Conservancy is pleased to release a Request for Proposals for construction of the North Branch Cascades trail along the North Branch of…
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