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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