Events
Fall Bird Migration Paddle on the Missisquoi River
Saturday, September 5th, 9 AM–12 PM
Join Vermont River Conservancy, the Friends of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail for a morning of paddling, birdwatching, and learning on the Missisquoi River. (Bring your own boat!)
River Tours
September 5th-October 10th
Join us on our river tours in the Memphremagog, Missisquoi, White, Poultney–Mettawee, Lamoille, and Upper Winooski watersheds!
News
How Art Instills Change: Reconnecting River Relationships
Three years after Vermont's devastating floods, artist Renée Greenlee explores how art can help us repair our relationships with rivers and the communities they shape. Learn how her cyanotype prints reveal the beauty and resilience of Vermont's watersheds, and why restoring rivers also means restoring our connection to them.
Find Your Free River Bookmark
On your way to your local public library? Pick up a free Vermont River Conservancy bookmark highlighting swim safety messaging!
Sleeping Beaver Beauty
Have you ever seen a sleeping beaver? Now is your chance.
Sea Lampreys: The Misunderstood Fish of the Connecticut River Basin, Part 1
Discover the fascinating story of the sea lamprey, one of Earth’s oldest surviving vertebrates, living in the Connecticut River watershed.
When in Doubt, Stay Out: River Safety After Storms
Vermont's rivers and swimming holes offer incredible places to cool off during the summer, but changing river conditions can turn a favorite spot into a dangerous one overnight. Learn how heavy rain, fast currents, and hidden hazards affect river safety—and discover simple steps you can take to protect yourself and others before heading into the water.
Leave No Trace: River Edition
For generations, Vermonters have been fortunate to have access to hundreds of beautiful swimming holes – rivers’ and streams’ riffles and pools where people of all ages can cool off. Here are some ways you can help take care of yourself and our rivers.
Safe River Swimming Checklist
Not sure what to pack for your next river day? Use this checklist to keep your family warm and safe, and have more fun!
Snappers on the Move: Turtle Nesting Season
Female snapping turtles are making their longest journeys away from water to lay their eggs. Learn what you can do to help keep them safe!
Celebrating World Fish Migration Day on the Clyde River
Vermont River Conservancy and NorthWoods Stewardship Center celebrated World Fish Migration Day with a community paddle on the Clyde River. Learn more about the history of the Clyde River and its ecological importance.
Binational Celebration of Migratory Fish
One theater, two nations. VRC hosted a film screening of River (2021) at the Haskell Opera House, with participants coming from both the US and Canada…learn more about this binational building and event.
Kingsbury Branch River Clean Up: 640lbs of Trash & 8 Tires
Learn more about Vermont River Conservancy's first River Clean-Up of 2026!
Splash Safely this Summer
Sunny summer days are approaching...here are some quick tips to splash safe this summer!
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