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2025 Pomperaug Watershed News
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Dec 23, 2025


Be a River Smart Salter This Winter!
As temperatures drop, remember to be a River Smart Salter this season! That means shoveling before snow turns to ice, only using what you need, and remembering to sweep up what's left. It's that easy to protect the health of humans and aquatic life from the impacts of excessive road salt! Keep reading to learn more about the impacts of road salt on our rivers and drinking water and what PRWC is doing to help... What Chemicals Are Applied to Our Roads in the Winter? In Connect
Dec 11, 2025


Macroinvertebrate Mania: PRWC Marks 20 Years of RBV!
This year marks PRWC's 20th macroinvertebrate sampling season!
Sep 30, 2025


Low-Flow Threshold II Reached - Water Conservation Desired
Pomperaug River Low-Flow Plan Action Level Reached Second threshold, “Water Conservation Desired” reached People in the Pomperaug Basin asked to voluntarily conserve water (Aug. 28, 2025) – River flows in the Pomperaug River recently dropped below the second threshold in the Heritage Village water system’s low-flow operations plan. As called for in the plan, Connecticut Water’s Heritage Village water system, the Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition, and the Town of Southbury a
Aug 28, 2025


Aug 26, 2025


Pomperaug River Low-Flow Plan Action Level Reached
(July 25, 2025) River flows in the Pomperaug River recently dropped below the first threshold in the Heritage Village water system’s...
Jul 25, 2025


Paddle with us this summer!
We've got a busy summer ahead packed with paddles, pulls, and more! Visit our events page for more information and to register. Volunteers for all paddling events are encouraged to BYOB: Bring Your Own Boat, paddle, and personal floatation device (PFD). Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are all suitable for these volunteer events. A limited number of kayaks and paddles are available for use. Register now to reserve yours!
Jul 14, 2025


Looking Ahead: New Strategic Plan Sets Bold Path Forward
Since 1999, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) has been a trusted voice, providing science-based expertise and leadership to...
Jul 10, 2025


More to the Hydrilla Story: Colleague Statements on Management Strategies
Hydrilla management and concerns over the use of diquat is having a viral moment right now. Please recognize that there is a lot of misinformation being shared and much more to the story than what is being shared in a sensational manner. We are sharing the following directly from the website of our trusted colleagues at Rivers Alliance of Connecticut to help fill in the gaps and shed more light on the management strategies being deployed. Posted July 2, 2025 by Rivers Allia
Jul 3, 2025


Welcome 2025 Dr. Marc J. Taylor Interns
Erin Classey (left) and Nora Kliczewski (right) 2025 Dr. Marc Taylor Interns We are excited to welcome our 2025 Dr. Marc Taylor Interns, Erin Classey and Nora Kliczewski to our team! Erin, from Woodbury, is a rising senior at the University of New Hampshire, dual majoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability, and minoring in Outdoor Recreation Management and Policy. She is extremely passionate about living sustainably and protecting nature. In her free time, Erin l
Jun 24, 2025


Silver Soiree Tickets and Online Auction Bidding
This event will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Riad Aamar of Oliva on Main, desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Denis...
Jun 20, 2025


Joe Ruggiero of Southbury to Receive 2025 Dr. Taylor Environmental Stewardship Award
Joe Ruggiero of Southbury to Receive 2025 Dr. Taylor Environmental Stewardship Award
Jun 2, 2025
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