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Protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife

Connect. Protect. Restore.

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People
to Rivers

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Protect Floodplains,
Wetlands,
and Forests

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Resilient
Riverlands

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On the heels of this summer's floods, it’s clear that our rivers – and our communities – need our help. Give today to protect and restore rivers for people and wildlife.

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Events

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Journey's End Volunteer Day

Saturday, May 25th | 10am - 2pm | Journey's End Swimming Hole

Join us to make improvements at Journey's End Swimming Hole and prepare for the upcoming swimming season!

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Reading the River Poetry Celebration

Wednesday May 29 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Living Memorial Park Brattleboro

You are warmly invited to a celebration of rivers and poetry. Community members who took part in Vermont River Conservancy’s Poetry Workshops will perform original poems as well as pieces by writers they admire.

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Brattleboro: West River Paint-Out

Saturday June 1st | 9-12 | Brattleboro Marina

Beginner painters will be welcomed with four mini-lessons and personal feedback from our skilled instructor. Painters and sketch artists of all levels, including experienced artists, are also welcome to join in and work at their own pace. This beloved spot where the West River comes to a confluence with the Connecticut River is bound to inspire the artist in all of us.

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Latest News

Partner organizations make protecting rivers throughout Vermont possible. From holding easements, sharing project opportunities, and collaborating to protect land, there are many ways we work with other conservation organizations in our work.

Water Wins: Protecting Rivers With Our Partners

Partner organizations make protecting rivers throughout Vermont possible. From holding easements, sharing project opportunities, and collaborating to protect land, there are many ways we work with other conservation organizations in our work.

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Ever wonder about these spotty brown and green leaves that pop up in early spring and eventually flower? Read about them here.

Spring Ephemerals: Trout Lilies

 You can connect to your rivers in some unexpected ways. One of them is through poetry. Read about a poetry workshop participant's experience and personal relationship with rivers.

Understanding Rivers Through Poetry

 Did you miss our swimming holes webinar? View the recording here and start prepping for swimming season!

Webinar Recap: Cool Off This Summer with Vermont’s Swimming Holes
Statewide map of all sites protected by Vermont River Conservancy

Find Your River

Since 1995, we’ve helped protect more than 100 special places – swimming holes, paddlers trails, and fishing access sites, and habitat for warblers and wood turtles. Discover the places we've worked to protect, and plan your next adventure.

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North Branch of the Winooski River in Vermont

Landowner Toolbox

Behind each of our conservation projects is a visionary landowner. Thinking about the future of your land can be overwhelming, but we can help you find a solution that’s right for you. Whether you’re a landowner, or whether you’re someone who sees a great opportunity in your community, start here to learn how you can make a difference.

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