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Watershed News
Stay updated on PRWC news and events and other topics affecting your watershed community.


A Letter from Lisa Turoczi
I have noticed a huge increase in people engaging with nature! And it’s no surprise because spending time in nature heals us, relaxes and...
Dec 17, 2021


CARES Act Extension for 2021 on Charitable Giving Incentives
Did you know that the CARES Act* created charitable giving incentives for donors to 501c3 non-profit organizations? Taxpayers who do not...
Dec 17, 2021


Annual Gratitude Report
Thank you to all of our supporters over the past year. PRWC depends on donor gifts to continue all of the work that we do throughout the...
Nov 30, 2021


Nov 30, 2021


Surveying River Bugs
With the help of 10 volunteers, 5 streams were surveyed for macroinvertebrates in September. Following the recent flooding, there was...
Nov 29, 2021


Culverts, Crossings, and Climate
In 2020, PRWC’s Hailey McKeever and Carol Haskins began training under Housatonic Valley Association to become lead observers for the...
Nov 29, 2021


Streamwalks Aim to Reduce Bacteria Loads from Stormwater Runoff
This summer, PRWC’s Youth Conservation Corps completed Streamwalk Assessment Surveys of the 9.7 mile length of the Weekeepeemee River in...
Nov 22, 2021


Last Year was Drought, This Year was Flooding
With several significant precipitation events between July and October, flows in the Pomperaug River have remained well above average...
Nov 22, 2021


Letter From the Director
Looking back at the past year, I am as proud as ever of all that PRWC has accomplished, especially since we are still in “COVID-times.”...
Nov 16, 2021


Welcoming New Board Members
PRWC is pleased to welcome two new members, John McDonald and Anne Westerman, to the Board of Directors. John McDonald was born in...
Nov 16, 2021


Tracking Trends in Stream Temperature
In October, PRWC collected stream temperature data loggers for data download, a quality assurance check, and data submission to...
Nov 4, 2021


Southbury Plan of Conservation and Development Seeks Input for Update
The POCD from 2012 needs to be updated as required by the state every 10 years. The update will serve as a guide for future growth and...
Oct 14, 2021
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