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The River and Stream Continuity Project: Coming to a River and Stream Near You

Throughout the summer and continuing this fall, volunteers have been working within the Farmington River Watershed to inventory river and stream crossings and the impact they have on local wildlife. The River and Stream Continuity project aims to identify stream crossings that prevent the travel of aquatic and terrestrial organisms. There is growing concern thatContinue reading “The River and Stream Continuity Project: Coming to a River and Stream Near You”

Scenic Views along Farmington River Create One of States Most Bicycle Friendly Areas

In May, the League of American Bicyclists ranked Connecticut 22nd out of 50 on its list of bicycle friendly states. Connecticut scored 41 out of a possible 100 points, up one point from 2014. The scoring was a measure of five categories. According to <a href=”http://BikeLeague.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>BikeLeague.org</a>: “Bicycle Friendly States ranking is based onContinue reading “Scenic Views along Farmington River Create One of States Most Bicycle Friendly Areas”

Spoonville Dam: History & Removal

Looking down on the Farmington River in Tariffille Gorge, it’s easy to forget for over a century a dam spanned the river. Built in the 1899, the Spoonville dam was designed to provide electric power to Hartford. Shortly following its completion it was threatened by major flooding in 1900, and would eventually be destroyed inContinue reading “Spoonville Dam: History & Removal”