Protecting Our Streams, Lakes, and Rivers Starts at the Edge “What falls on the ground ends up in the Sound” is a common saying to illustrate how what we do upstream can impact downstream waters. Every action in a watershed—from forests and fields to roads… Read more »
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Understanding the Use of Herbicides in the Fight Against Invasive Hydrilla
Dear Friends, We want to speak directly to the growing concerns about the use of herbicides—specifically diquat—to manage the spread of the Connecticut River strain of hydrilla. Let’s be clear from the start: We are not here to dismiss or invalidate anyone’s concerns. These concerns… Read more »
2024 Martin Mador Environmental Legislation Leadership Award – Anne Hulick
Anne Hulick was selected for our Martin Mador Environmental Legislation Leadership Award for her strong and dedicated leadership in advancing progress on laws that address PFAS. Anne is the Connecticut Director of Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund and focuses on passing health protective policies aimed… Read more »
2024 Margaret Miner Environmental Champion Award – Margie Purnell
Margie Purnell was selected to for our 2024 Margaret Miner Environmental Champion Award for her her significant efforts in defending our wetlands and watercourses. Marguerite (Margie) Purnell has been involved with protecting wetlands, watercourses and wildlife for as long as she can remember, from her… Read more »
Nature for a Resilient Connecticut – harnessing nature’s power to combat climate change
We stand at a critical juncture where the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity loss demand immediate and urgent attention. Scientific evidence unequivocally demonstrates that the changing climate wreaks havoc on habitats and ecosystems, while the erosion of biodiversity further amplifies the impacts of climate… Read more »
HB 5475 / File No. 419 will gut the Wetlands Act and the CT Environmental Protection Act
Your help is needed to stop this very bad bill. Here is how you can help! If HB 5475 passes as is, Connecticut’s citizens will lose their ability to have a say in bad projects that will harm your waters and your… Read more »
Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Watershed Networking Conference
Rivers Alliance is excited to once again host our annual Watershed Networking Conference. This year, we are partnering with the good folks at the UCONN Center for Land Use Education & Research. This year’s theme will focus on nature-based solutions for healthy water and watersheds…. Read more »