Our Wild & Scenic River

River-Friendly Lawn Care Tips

Post Author:Laura Hart
Post published:March 24, 2020
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

As temperatures start to warm and we begin taking care of our outdoor spaces, FRWA would like to share lawn care tips to keep your lawn looking great - without…

Farmington River News – Coronavirus update

Post Author:Laura Hart
Post published:March 16, 2020
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

As all of us rise to the challenge of the new coronavirus pandemic, we want you to know that FRWA will continue to pursue its mission while also prioritizing the…

Farmington River Quilt Presentation – January 16

Post Author:Laura Hart
Post published:January 6, 2020
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

Join us for a presentation on the Farmington River Quilt Project. Learn about the quilt and how the Farmington River received two Wild & Scenic designations. The Upper Farmington River became designated in…

Wild & Scenic Film Festival – Saturday, November 2, 6:30-9:00 pm

Post Author:Laura Hart
Post published:October 3, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

The 2nd Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Collinsville, CT on November 2, 2019! The Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) would like to invite you to our Wild…

Final Pequabuck River Watershed Based Plan Now Available

Post Author:apetras
Post published:September 30, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River

FRWA is pleased to announce that the Final for the Pequabuck River Watershed Based Plan is now available and you can view it by clicking this direct link to the…

FRWA Flatbread Fundraiser – Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5pm-9pm

Post Author:Doreen McWhirter
Post published:September 23, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

Start your October with a delicious dinner and help to preserve and protect our Farmington River. Whether you eat in or simply swing by for take-out, FRWA receives a donation…

Best Management Practices Tour Pequabuck River Watershed October 5, 2019, 10 AM – 12:30 PM

Post Author:apetras
Post published:September 12, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

Join us as we tour locations throughout the Pequabuck River watershed and discuss with experts the value of installations designed to improve the health of our river and our drinking…

Stream Bugs & Pond Critters – September 29, 10-12 PM

Post Author:apetras
Post published:September 12, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

Discover the fascinating underwater life of our Watershed with FRWA Water Quality Monitoring as we explore Walton Pond and Poplar Swamp Brook at beautiful Winding Trails in Farmington. Spend the…

Join our Citizen Science RBV Team – Help Sample Aquatic Insects

Post Author:apetras
Post published:September 12, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

RBV (Rapid Biomonitoring for Volunteer) workshops train volunteers to sample water quality by learning how to net and identify the aquatic macroinvertebrates (insects) that live in our streams. The types,…

Join Us: Volunteer for the Farmington River Cleanup on September 28, 10am

Post Author:apetras
Post published:August 30, 2019
Post Category:Newsroom / Our Wild & Scenic River / Programs & Events

Join us to remove trash from public places along the Farmington River. Several meeting sites will be actively cleaning the banks of the River in Avon, Barkhamsted, Bloomfield (starting at…