The Reformer, on June 11, reported that the Brattleboro Development Review Board halted plans to develop the proposed "West River Park" along Route 30. Apparently the DRB submitted its findings to the town and detailed its reasons for sending the plan back to the drawing board...
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Connecticut River Song Contest
As found in The Reformer recently:
"Got a lyric for your river, a tribute for your tributary? The Connecticut River Watershed Council wants you to share it with the world. Following last year's 'Living Along the River Songwriting Contest,' CRWC is putting out a new call for lyric artists along New England's great river valley."
Check out the link or call Pat LaMountain at 413-772-2020 ext. 203 for more details.
"Got a lyric for your river, a tribute for your tributary? The Connecticut River Watershed Council wants you to share it with the world. Following last year's 'Living Along the River Songwriting Contest,' CRWC is putting out a new call for lyric artists along New England's great river valley."
Check out the link or call Pat LaMountain at 413-772-2020 ext. 203 for more details.
Comittees? Share Your Thoughts Here!
At our June board meeting, we revisited the work that was done at the May meeting in terms of moving our organization toward one that is structured with committees. At the May meeting the following list of possible committes was generated. Please review the list and add your comments.
Should we add some more?
Delete others?
Which ones do you think are priorities?
What 'powers' might the committees have?
Who might serve on them?
1. Education
2. Membership Relations
3. Program/Projects
4. Fund Raising
5. Finance
6. Administration
7. Communication/Advertising/Outreach
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Should we add some more?
Delete others?
Which ones do you think are priorities?
What 'powers' might the committees have?
Who might serve on them?
1. Education
2. Membership Relations
3. Program/Projects
4. Fund Raising
5. Finance
6. Administration
7. Communication/Advertising/Outreach
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Eyes and Ears Network
Chris Garofolo's article in the Reformer recently was encouraging. Read some excerpts below:
"The Connecticut River Watershed Council is looking for river protection volunteers this spring to help defend the biological integrity of the Upper Valley's river and streams.
"Through the Eyes and Ears Network, the council would train local volunteers in identifying unusual incidents and potential issues int he rivers and wetlands along the Connecticut River and its tributaries.
"With the government pinching every penny, river advocates say the additional help is needed to ensure problems such as illegal dumping, unexplained discharges and new erosion sites do not continue to occur...
"[David] Deen said anyone willing to stay attuned to the water resources site problems would make a good volunteer, especially people active on the river...
"The council will rpovide contact information on reporting incidents tot he proper enforcement officials and resource agencies if necessary. Deen [VT and NH's Connecticut River steward], who will serve as a regular contact, will also make field visits with volunteers on their rivers. Work and training sessions will begin in June.
People interested in the Eyes and Ears Network should contact:
David Deen at (802) 869-2792
or Christine Luis-Schultz, Volunteer Coordinator, at (413) 772-2020 ext. 201
The more I learn about projects and plans underway through groups like the Connecticut River Joint Commissions and The Connecticut River Watershed Council, the more possibilities I see for our little organization to branch out and connect with the rest of the Connecticut R. watershed.
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"The Connecticut River Watershed Council is looking for river protection volunteers this spring to help defend the biological integrity of the Upper Valley's river and streams.
"Through the Eyes and Ears Network, the council would train local volunteers in identifying unusual incidents and potential issues int he rivers and wetlands along the Connecticut River and its tributaries.
"With the government pinching every penny, river advocates say the additional help is needed to ensure problems such as illegal dumping, unexplained discharges and new erosion sites do not continue to occur...
"[David] Deen said anyone willing to stay attuned to the water resources site problems would make a good volunteer, especially people active on the river...
"The council will rpovide contact information on reporting incidents tot he proper enforcement officials and resource agencies if necessary. Deen [VT and NH's Connecticut River steward], who will serve as a regular contact, will also make field visits with volunteers on their rivers. Work and training sessions will begin in June.
People interested in the Eyes and Ears Network should contact:
David Deen at (802) 869-2792
or Christine Luis-Schultz, Volunteer Coordinator, at (413) 772-2020 ext. 201
The more I learn about projects and plans underway through groups like the Connecticut River Joint Commissions and The Connecticut River Watershed Council, the more possibilities I see for our little organization to branch out and connect with the rest of the Connecticut R. watershed.
cs
According to a recent article by Bob Audette in the Reformer, on May 21 Reps. Welch and Hodes (VT & NH respectively) introduced legislated to fund conservation measures in the Upper Valley portion of the Connecticut River watershed. Similar legislation was introduced by the states' senators.
"The Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act of 2009 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to invest $1 million per year in the Connecticut River Joint Commissions' [CRJC] effort to protect the river's watershed."
"New Hampshire's Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission and Vermont's Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commision, both created in 1988, were directed to cooperate with each other to preserve and protect the resources of the Connecticut River Valley and to guide its growth and development.
"They have met together as the Joint Commissions since 1989.
"The mission of the Joint Commissions is to create a river corridor plan, improve water quality, create a Connecticut River Byway, strengthen markets for river valley agriculture, negotiate terms for hydro dams and provide grants for river-oriented projects."
To learn more about the CRJC visit www.crjc.org.
If anyone hears updates about this legislation, please comment here. This is good news and hopefully something the WRWA can get involved with.
cs
"The Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act of 2009 would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to invest $1 million per year in the Connecticut River Joint Commissions' [CRJC] effort to protect the river's watershed."
"New Hampshire's Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission and Vermont's Connecticut River Watershed Advisory Commision, both created in 1988, were directed to cooperate with each other to preserve and protect the resources of the Connecticut River Valley and to guide its growth and development.
"They have met together as the Joint Commissions since 1989.
"The mission of the Joint Commissions is to create a river corridor plan, improve water quality, create a Connecticut River Byway, strengthen markets for river valley agriculture, negotiate terms for hydro dams and provide grants for river-oriented projects."
To learn more about the CRJC visit www.crjc.org.
If anyone hears updates about this legislation, please comment here. This is good news and hopefully something the WRWA can get involved with.
cs
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