Rivers Alliance
of Connecticut
Connecticut's United Voice for River Conservation

The CT Watershed Conservation Network (click here)

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Rivers Alliance of Connecticut is the only statewide nonprofit dedicated to protecting and enhancing Connecticut’s rivers, streams, and watersheds.  We promote and support environmentally sound state policies, assist the state’s many watershed and river groups, and educate the public about the importance of water conservation and aquatic habitats.  We are a membership-based nonprofit corporation founded in 1992.

News and Articles Page Updated Dec 31

Rivers Alliance Names Environmental Champions of 2011

ACTION ALERT: PENDING PESTICIDE PERMIT

STREAMFLOW REGULATIONS ENACTED INTO LAW!

This text was written as part of grant from the Geoffrey C. Hughes Foundation for education on alternate sewage treatment systems (ATS). These controversial systems typically allow for onsite treatment of sewage on properties too small for a traditional septic system.

CT Watershed Conservation Network Conference

The CT Watershed Conservation Network Conference was Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at the Leir Retreat Center in Ridgefield, CT.

In addition to the latest news on environmental legislation, there was a panel discussion on "Flooding: Science and Policy." There was also a presentation devoted to the new CT DEEP (who does what, who reports to whom, and how can we work together more effectively?).

To see the agenda with links to the presenters' slides, click here.

Connecticut is heading into the most transformative year in decades. Please help Rivers Alliance with the resources to be at the table and shape events
To donate online click on the button.

Questions? Contact rivers@riversalliance.org    tel. 860-361-9349

THANK YOU!  The RA Team. 

ALERT!!!! Don't Be A Rock Snot Spreader!!
Click here to learn how you can help prevent the spread of didymo (aka rock snot)

 Click here for information on DEP's official report on water

WATER SECRECY UPHELD IN FOI DECISION

 In a draft decision issued on March 29, Freedom of Information Commission Hearing Officer Clifton Leonhardt ruled in favor of the contention of water utilities and the state Department of Public Works that the public may be denied access to almost all information relating to water companies’ facilities and operations.  These vital documents concern service areas, system capacities, transfer agreements, ability to release water downstream, and so forth.  On April 27, the decision was upheld by the commission.  Click here for more information.  

Naugatuck River Forum Was February 24, 2011
Celebrated the river’s revival and began planning a green, prosperous future for the river and its communities

Most Recent Newsletter Is Online

Americans with Disabilities Act Fact Sheet Sheet and Design Guidelines for Recreational Fishing Facilities September 2010, Scoping Requirements for Recreational Boating Facilities, Exceptions for Recreational Boating Facilities, Scoping Requirements for Fishing Piers and Platforms, Exceptions for Fishing Piers and Plat