Volunteering is a great way to get some exercise, meet new people who share your interests, and of course to be part of the water pollution solution! There are lots of opportunities in the Berkshire region to get involved this fall. Check them out! For more information or to volunteer, Contact Alison Dixon, Outreach Manager […]
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Vote “YES” to protect Connecticut public lands on November 6
Why should YOU care about protecting public lands? On November 6th the citizens of Connecticut can vote “YES” on the statewide ballot to protect public lands. So why does it matter? Public Lands Are Important to Land Conservation Work Public lands are important buffers. State-owned conservation lands often are important buffers to protect the beauty […]
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 on September 30, it could be gone forever and along with it, future protection of […]
Land trusts celebrate success!
On Friday, July 27thmore than 50 friends and supporters of the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) gathered at the Stockbridge Train Station to highlight the collaborative efforts of HVA and our local land trust partners. Representatives from Laurel Hill Association, Great Barrington Land Conservancy, Sheffield Land Trust, Monterey Preservation Land Trust, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, Stockbridge […]
August 10th: Student Stories from Still River Watershed Connections
Come join our Still River Watershed Connections team and hear firsthand how they: Sweated the humid days to remove Knotweed at the Still River Greenway in Danbury; Survived mosquito attacks to pull out Barberry at the Still River Preserve in New Milford; Weathered the rain to plant a riparian buffer at Bennett Memorial Park in […]
