All-volunteer ‘River Dipper’ program monitors health of local waterways

The Black River Action Team, in their 6th year of water quality monitoring in southeastern Vermont, unveils plans for 2018.

Plan would reclassify region’s rivers

State officials are asking residents around Windsor County to weigh in on a plan that would reclassify many waters within the Black and Ottauquechee rivers, and drive funding for watershed projects over the next five years.

Residents frustrated as culvert project delayed

Vermont Department of Transportation (VTrans) officials told frustrated Springfield and Chester residents Monday night that the temporary bridge on Chester Road, originally slated for culvert replacement next year, will likely stay put until at least 2020.

Black River Connections TV series debuts

Black River Action Team's Kelly Stettner kicks off a new TV series dedicated to educating people within the Black River watershed on water quality issues. The program is also viewable online.

Ferry boats on the Connecticut River

Way back before there were bridges across. “How did you get across the river?” the impatient westbound traveler shouted from the eastern shore. “Born here,” shouted back the man on the western shore.

TODAY: 18th Annual RiverSweep

Come get dirty to help us get the Black River cleaner! The 18th Annual RiverSweep is happening this Saturday, September 9th starting at 8 am and ending at 12 noon. This year, all volunteers will be entered to win cool prizes donated by local businesses.