The annual Housatonic River Cleanup and Greensweep event will take place on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Kickoff and registration will be at Birdseye Boat Ramp in Stratford and Sunnyside Boat Ramp in Shelton. Volunteers should bring work gloves. Bags will be provided to help clean up litter from forest to shore. Stay […]
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2018 Volunteer Opportunities Announced for Berkshires Region!
Looking for a way to get “hands-on” with river protection? HVA Berkshires has lots of upcoming volunteer opportunities and your help is greatly needed! For more information or to volunteer, Contact Alison Dixon: adixon@hvatoday.org – or by phone at 413-298-7024 Stream Team River Assessments (Project period: Mid May –end of August) Training: Tuesday, May 15, 5 […]
Know your invasives: Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer is an enemy to forests in half of the United States. First appearing in Canada and making its debut in this region in 2012, it has quickly spread – presumably through contaminated firewood, nursery trees and building materials brought in from other regions. White Ash comprise roughly 3% of all trees […]
Know your invasives: Japanese Knotweed
One of the world’s most invasive plants, Japanese knotweed was introduced to New England from Asia as an ornamental plant. Knotweed spreads easily and quickly, and provides perfect habitat for ticks. Identification: Perennial, herbaceous shrub that can grow from 3-10 feet high Hollow stalks are persistent through winter, looks similar to bamboo Stems have a […]
Act now to save the Land & Water Conservation Fund!
America’s most important conservation and recreation program will expire in less than a year unless Congress acts. For 52 years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has protected national parks and open spaces in every corner of the United States. But in less than 52 weeks, it could be gone forever and along with it, future […]
