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!

Since 1999, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) has been a trusted voice, providing science-based expertise and leadership to protect and advocate for rivers and drinking water in the watershed and the communities they sustain. Our story began when a group of concerned local residents, including Dr. Marc J. Taylor, Larry Pond, and Dick Leavenworth, came together to protect the Pomperaug River Watershed. They saw growing threats from development and the risk of water be

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

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

This event will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Riad Aamar of Oliva on Main, desserts prepared by Pastry Chef Denis...

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

These reports include data from assessed road-stream crossings in their respective towns and identify which crossings are in greatest need of restoration or replacement to benefit local communities and the environment. Click the image to view the full report. STREAM CROSSING ASSESSMENTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY In the summer of 2020, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) began surveying road-stream crossings in the Pomperaug River Watershed following protocols established by t

This year, Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition is “Celebrating Silver!” That’s right -- for 25 years, PRWC has been, and will continue to...

Pomperaug River Watershed Coalition (PRWC) is soliciting nominations for its Dr. Marc Taylor Environmental Stewardship Award. A highly...

What Is Going On? Legislation has been introduced to establish and protect riparian buffers in Connecticut — it's called  HB 7174 An Act...

PRWC is now accepting applications from undergraduate and graduate students for its summer internship program.

PRWC's Community Engagement Coordinator speaks on the impacts of road salt on freshwater streams.