In 1952, when the Connecticut River Conservancy’s founders met in the historic Weldon Hotel in Greenfield, MA, their goal was to create an organization that would confront the river’s immense water pollution problems and embody what was then an innovative concept: watershed planning.
Today, CRC’s work depends on people like you who are willing to step up, contributing their time and financial resources to protect the Connecticut River and its 11,000 square mile watershed. We hope that membership in CRC provides you the satisfaction of helping improve our great river system. With your help, we can meet the goals CRC founders established and ensure the Connecticut River is a place of beauty and pride for many generations.
CRC History Timeline
Relaunch as CRC
CRWC evolves yet again to become the Connecticut River Conservancy to grow and better serve our rivers.
National Blueway
In 2012, the Connecticut River and watershed was named the nation’s first, and only, National Blueway. The program ended shortly after this designation.
4th River Steward
CRWC staff expanded again to include a River Steward for the north country of Vermont and New Hampshire.
Water Quality Lab
CRWC opened our own water testing lab to process water samples for bacteria.
3rd River Steward
CRWC expanded staff to include a third River Steward for Massachusetts.
Office Move Yet Again
CRWC purchased the historic E.A. Hall Building, the historic Franklin County Courthouse, located in Greenfield, MA in 1999. After extensive renovations, the offices were moved..Read More
American Heritage River
The Connecticut River was designated by the US EPA as an American Heritage River – one of only 14 in the country.
2nd River Steward
CRWC expanded staff to include a 2nd River Steward for Vermont & New Hampshire.
Source to Sea Cleanup Begins
CRWC held first annual Source to Sea Cleanup. This event continues today and has grown to regularly include over 2,000 volunteers and more than 100..Read More
New Logo
CRWC evolved and adopted a new logo.
Offices Move Again
CRWC offices moved again. This time relocating from Arcadia Nature Preserve to Ferry Street in Easthampton, MA.
Offices Move
CRWC offices moved from Greenfield, MA to Arcadia Nature Preserve in Easthampton, MA.
First Logo
CRWC adopted its first official logo.
Dr. Davidson’s Journey
CRWC Board President Dr. Joseph Davidson embarked on a week-long Source to Sea trip to highlight river pollution. During its first decade CRWC focused on..Read More
