With the help of members, volunteers and the community, the FRWA leads in the protection and restoration of the Farmington River. FRWA addresses issues that affect the river and its surrounding landscape through research, education and advocacy programs.
American Rivers listed the Farmington River as one of the
Most Endangered Rivers of 2024.
Learn more about the issues at Rainbow Dam here!
It is vital for the Farmington River to provide clean, safe water for drinking, recreation, and wildlife. The FRWA staff and volunteers are able to work with residents, towns and the state to maintain and improve the water quality in our watershed.
Learn more about how we sample E. Coli to observe water quality in the watershed.
Learn more about monitoring road salt pollution in the watershed and how you can help.
Learn how and why FRWA monitors water temperature throughout the watershed.
Learn how we sample macroinvertebrates to observe water quality in the watershed.
Learn more about cyanobacteria and the FRWA studies of cyanobacteria blooms in Rainbow Reservoir.
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