Interested in being a volunteer scientist?!

Help PRWC collect important field samples to test for bacteria and nitrate in our rivers and streams. You will be accompanied by an experienced staff member and will learn how to properly use data recording tools. No experience necessary! Age 16+

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Tues, June 13 | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Tues, July 11 | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Tues, Aug 8 | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Tues, Sept 5 | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Tues, Oct 10 | 8:30am - 1:00pm

Join us on a leisurely walk once a month to socialize and explore different locations throughout the area. All ages. 1-1.5 miles. 

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Sat, May 13 | Janie Pierce Park, Southbury, CT

Sat, Jul 08 | Swendsen Farm Pres. Bethlehem (CANCELED)

Sat, Aug 12 | Bent of the River Preserve, Southbury, CT 

Sat, Sept 9 | Steep Rock / West Mt. Hillside Farm Washington, CT

Join PRWC and local conservation groups for an exciting night of trivia with our host Chris Solla at the Heritage Village Tavern. Competition can be intense! Come solo for a bite to eat and a drink or bring along friends for a night of fun.  

Join PRWC and the Woodbury Brewing Co. for an exciting fundraising afternoon! Show your support by stopping by, grabbing a drink and entering the raffle for a chance to win fun prizes!

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Performance By: The K.J. Whitton Band

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$10 | Per Person
$50 | Four Top Table Reservation

Visit the PRWC booth this fall at Woodbury CT Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival! This fun event will feature local area businesses, food, music & fun! $Free admission 

REQUIRMENT for Macroinvertebrate (RBV) Survey Volunteers.

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Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) is seeking volunteers to participate in collecting samples of macroinvertebrates, or ‘river bugs,' from their local waterways to assess stream health. PRWC’s Annual Macroinvertebrate Survey is part of the Stream Riffle Bioassessment by Volunteers program (RBV), a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program coordinated by the DEEP Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.


Prior to the in-field survey, PRWC is hosting this hour-long Macroinvertebrate Training and Information Session on Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM. This training and information session is both for those interested in learning more about the RBV program and for those interested in volunteering for the field collection survey.

Interested in being a volunteer scientist!?

No experience necessary. Age 16+

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Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) is seeking volunteers to participate in collecting samples of macroinvertebrates, or ‘river bugs,' from their local waterways to assess stream health. PRWC’s Annual Macroinvertebrate Survey is part of the Stream Riffle Bioassessment by Volunteers program (RBV), a statewide volunteer water quality monitoring program coordinated by the DEEP Volunteer Water Monitoring Program.

Prior to the in-field survey, PRWC is hosting an hour-long Macroinvertebrate Training and Information Session. (See Training Event) 

Trained volunteers will then work directly with PRWC staff to survey a small stream and brook in the Pomperaug Watershed and identify what was collected. Teams will complete voucher samples and data sheets to be submitted to DEEP for verification and inclusion in their larger statewide assessments. Depending on the types of macroinvertebrates that volunteers find in a stream, the CT DEEP can assess it as a healthy stream.

Trained volunteers can choose to join PRWC’s survey for a 2-hour time slot on one or all of the dates listed above. Volunteers will receive more information on sampling locations and time slots following the September 12th training.

Enjoy walks, nature crafts, food & music for everyone!

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Visit PRWC's booth at Roxbury Land Trust's Down by the River Celebration! We will be displaying live macroinvertebrates and talking about how they indicate water quality.

Browse through the fair - you can learn more about how you and your family can make use of clean energy, reduce energy use and carbon footprint, reduce waste, and become more sustainable. There will be activities for kids, music, food trucks, posters, and possibly more made by Region 15 students, and fun and engaging exhibits!  

Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition are co-hosting a guided walk in memory of one of PRWC's founders, Dr. Marc Taylor. Dr. Taylor was a physician who once made house calls to all corners of Southbury, enjoyed nature, and appreciated the beauty of rivers. As his medical career wound down, Taylor became a champion for rivers and environmental stewardship across the nation.

The guided walk will be along the portion of the Marc J. Taylor, M.D. Memorial Greenway at SLT’s Platt Farm property on Flood Bridge Road in Southbury which parallels the Pomperaug River. The walk is approximately 2 miles, mostly flat, along the river. Meet at the kiosk across from parking.

Hosted By: Flanders Nature Center & PRWC. Have you wondered about Connecticut’s mysterious volcanic past? Join Flanders on one of two scheduled tours of O&G’s Southbury trap rock quarry for a field trip highlighting some fascinating geological facts and views of ancient volcanic rocks and minerals. 

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A fun and informative slide lecture will be followed by a guided tour of the quarry to identify ancient volcanic rocks and minerals. While slots remain open participants can choose between the morning or afternoon tour. Guests should meet at the Quarry Parking Lot. Pre-registration is required for this program.

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REGISTRATION COMING SOON

An event to celebrate of our wonderful volunteers!