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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
Protected! Nulhegan Recreation Area and Conservation Lands
September 30, 2022
Today we signed final paperwork to protect 2 more acres in the heart of Vermont’s northern forest. Adjacent to a large block of conserved lands, this project along the wild Nulhegan River augments conservation connectivity, restores riparian habitat, cleans-up the riverfront, and creates new opportunities for all-access recreation (day and overnight).
Job Opening: Administrative Assistant
September 28, 2022
Join our VRC team, help oversee daily operations, and work to protect Vermont's rivers.
To Sit by a River
August 30, 2022
Whether you’re a 6-year-old kid getting off the school bus, energy sapped after a full day of getting to know new friends and teachers, or a “grownup” sapped by the day to day, our rivers are a place to refresh and recharge.
VRC Awarded Grant for Outdoor Recreation
April 7, 2022
Vermont River Conservancy is one of 24 organizations to receive $5M in outdoor recreation grants.
VRC Receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
December 29, 2021
The trail along the North Branch of the Winooski River in Worcester and Elmore has new wayfinding and accessibility features.
Introducing VRC’s 2021 summer swimming hole steward, Reilly Butler!
June 9, 2021
This summer Reilly will be working with VRC and AmeriCorps to keep Vermont swimming holes protected and visitors safe.
Staff Departure, Year-End Review and More in our Latest Newsletter
January 6, 2021
Bidding a fond farewell to Lydia Menendez Parker after 10 years of incredible work serving VRC's mission.
Maggie Citarella’s visit to the North Branch Cascades
August 27, 2020
The day that I visited the North Branch Cascades was one of those great days. The weather was warm, sunny, and comfortable.
North Branch Cascades Trail is Open
July 24, 2020
Visitors will notice even more improvements to this already incredible spot. VRC added another composting privy near the northern parking lot, benches along the trail, and more.
River Access video featuring VRC contractor Noah Pollock!
July 15, 2020
Here’s a video discussing river access and featuring VRC contractor Noah Pollock and VRC volunteers installing timber steps at the Lamoille River and building a bridge at our North Bridge Cascades Trail!
Privy installed at the North Branch Cascades Trail
July 2, 2020
We recently constructed and installed a privy, thanks to VRC contractor Noah Pollock and a crew from Northern Forest Canoe Trails.
New Public Access to the New Haven River
June 19, 2020
VRC added 14.7 acres to the Saunders River Access for permanent floodplain protection, revegetation, and public access to the New Haven River.
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