About the FRWA
Today, FRWA still leads in addressing Farmington River issues such as water quality, water allocation, habitat restoration, recreation, open space, and wetland and floodplain protection. We work with federal, state and local governments, businesses, and with people in the watershed’s 33 communities to protect the river and its surrounding landscape.
FRWA is a citizen-based, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. It was founded by local residents in 1953 to address critical water quality problems. FRWA works to protect, preserve, and restore the Farmington River and its watershed.
FRWA Offices
749 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-4442
What We Monitor
Our ongoing water quality monitoring provides information that complements the work of other agencies. It also builds up a long-term record that could show how the river responds to changes in the watershed.
Stewardship
Conservation & Restoration
In order to help protect the river and address its ongoing issues, it’s vital to know what and where the problems are. The FRWA provides a range of information on restoration while engaging in hands-on stewardship programs and promoting conservation and low-impact development.
News & Events
Volunteers needed! Farmington River Cleanup 9/19
Join us for the 39th Annual Farmington River Cleanup! When: Saturday, September 19, 10am-12pm Where: Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, 41 Bridge Street, Canton, CT Windsor [...]
Volunteres Needed for Invasive Water Chestnut Pulls 8/7 & 8/21
Join FRWA for our third year of removing invasive water chestnut plants from Barber's Pond in Bloomfield, CT When: Fridays, August 7 and 21, 10am-12pm [...]
Volunteers Needed for Barberry Removal at Fisher Meadows 8/13
Join FRWA, Avon Recreation and Parks, Avon Land Trust, and ECSU Botanist Dr. Bryan Connolly at Fisher Meadows Trailhead on Thursday August 13th at [...]
