Freshwater Mussels and the Connecticut River Watershed by Ethan Jay Nedeau The Connecticut River Watershed Council is pleased to publish this exhaustively researched and beautifully illustrated guide to mussels found in the Connecticut River basin. It is a welcome tool for resource agencies, conservation commissions, biologists, and schools with active ecological studies programs. “Connecticut River Watershed Council is proud to partner with Ethan on this publication,” stated Executive Director Chelsea Gwyther. “I hope this guide leads to better understanding and identification of these interesting creatures and better protections for the land and water that sustains all of us.”