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
Flooding Crisis: Lessons from Tim Palmer on Building Flood Resilient Communities
Did you miss the Seek Higher Ground Webinar? Don't worry! Dive into this recap with lessons learned from Tim Palmer on Building Flood Resilient Communities.
Record Droughts and Floods: What’s next & what can we do?
What happens to our rivers when there is a severe drought? 2025 was the driest August on record in Vermont since 1895. Currently, 100% of the state is experiencing drought conditions.
Reading the River: Seek Higher Ground Webinar Recording
Did you miss the first webinar of our 30th Anniversary Virtual River Tour series? View the Zoom recording and resources in this blog post.
Meet our new UVM Intern: Emily
Meet our new UVM Intern Emily!
A Glimpse Into A Conservationist’s Everyday Work
Get a glimpse into a conservationist's every day work! Read an interview with our Southern Vermont Conservation Manager, Hayley Kolding and learn what she gets up to day to day.
Big Falls Eddy: New and Improved River Access in North Troy, VT
Safe access to the highest undammed waterfall in Vermont? Yes please! Big Falls Eddy has new and improved river access updates!
Kiosks Galore!
We are excited to announce an important initiative to improve river access experiences across the state. By the end of September we can celebrate the installation of 15 new interpretive signs and 10 newly built kiosks at protected river access sites.
Vermont’s Poisonous Plants: Where to find them and what to do
Hiking season is right around the corner—in a few weeks, you may see leaves turn beautifully orange, red, and yellow. But as you trek through your favorite trail, make sure you know what green (and sometimes multicolored) poisonous plants to avoid. Here are some easy ways to avoid a bad itch & rash
Reflections From a River Steward: End of a Season
Read our seasonal River Steward, Hughes' reflection from this summers work on the rivers throughout Vermont.
Fishing and Swimming on the White River
The White River in Vermont is a great destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. Its clear water and natural features create deep pools that are perfect for both swimming and fishing.
Macroinvertebrates 101
Macroinvertebrates 101: What are they? How do we find them? What makes them so cool? Find out in this special blog where we discuss these tiny engineers of freshwater habitats.
Leave No Trace: Take care of yourself and our rivers
We know the phrase, “sharing is caring”, but what does that look like in practice at our rivers? Lets talk about leave no trace and what that means on our rivers.
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