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


Demonstration Rain Garden Reduces Runoff in Southbury
This summer’s rain garden installation at Community House Park in Southbury, Connecticut was a big success! Over the course of four...
Dec 3, 2018


2018 Youth Conservation Corps Achievements
We were able to continue the Youth Conservation Corps program this summer thanks to generous support from Connecticut Community...
Dec 3, 2018


9-Element Pomperaug Watershed Based Plan Finalized and Approved
At the end of September, PRWC adopted the final Pomperaug Watershed Based Plan (WBP or Plan) prepared with support from Fuss & O’Neill,...
Dec 3, 2018


Private Drinking Water Well Resources Now Available Online
You can now find a page on our website offering valuable resources to help you learn about how your well works, how often the water...
Dec 3, 2018


Watershed News Fall / Winter 2018-19 Read All About It!
CONTENTS Remembering Dick Leavenworth Demonstration Rain Garden Reduces Runoff in Southbury A Message from the Executive Director: Our...
Nov 26, 2018


Resource Planning & Policy Updates: Balancing Between the Fish and the Faucet
As you know, we work daily on water-related scientific research projects, policy-making initiatives, conservation and restoration...
Nov 25, 2018


Pomperaug River Low-Flow Operations Plan
Town of Southbury, Heritage Village Water Company (HVWC) and PRWC officials are close to finalizing a Low-Flow Operations Plan. This Plan...
Nov 20, 2018


State Water Plan Update
The draft State Water Plan will return to the CT Legislature during it next session for further consideration. It is unclear how an...
Nov 20, 2018


Stream Flow Classifications for the Housatonic
In September, PRWC submitted comments on draft stream classifications for the Pomperaug basin. This state-wide process, as administered...
Nov 20, 2018


Resources from Private Well Drinking Water Forum Available
With support from the Southbury Community Trust Fund and the Connecticut Community Foundation, PRWC hosted a Private Well Drinking Water...
Nov 20, 2018


Your Stewardship Makes a Difference
We pledge to continue to work in earnest on your behalf, but we cannot do this vitally important work without you. Please consider a...
Nov 13, 2018


Remembering Dick Leavenworth
In early October, our community lost Dick Leavenworth, a beloved friend and lifelong conservationist. Dick will be most remembered for...
Nov 1, 2018
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