Watershed Members
The Niantic River Watershed Committee is a collaborative organization. Committee members include the towns of East Lyme, Montville, Salem and Waterford. Additional member organizations include the East Lyme Harbor Management/Shellfish Commission and the Waterford-East Lyme Shellfish Commission. The member organizations provide representatives to the Board of Directors and support the Watershed Committee goals and activities. To learn more about NRWC members, click on each to connect to their homepages.
Watershed Partners
Save the River – Save the Hills,Inc.
Save the River-Save the Hills, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) grassroots environmental organization based on the Niantic River Estuary in Waterford & East Lyme, Connecticut. Our organization is dedicated to preserving the health of the Niantic River Estuary, its Watershed and the natural beauty of the Oswegatchie Hills by: • Operating a pumpout boat on the Niantic River; • Advocating for the preservation of the Oswegatchie Hills; • Advocating sewers for East Lyme waterfront neighborhoods; • Encouraging the towns of Waterford and East Lyme to fulfill their obligations under the Federal Phase II Storm Water Regulations; • Creating and sponsoring an annual Niantic River Appreciation Day with the Kayak Regatta; • Water Quality Testing the waters of the River. PO Box 505 • Waterford, CT 06385 • Tel: (860) 442-8349http://www.savetheriversavethehills.org/
Friends of the Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve
Friends of The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve is a non-profit volunteer organization, funded by public contributions, whose mission is to manage and improve The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve. The Oswegatchie Hills Nature Preserve in East Lyme, Connecticut, overlooks the Niantic River to the east, and was officially opened in 2007. The 457-acre Preserve was created through a public/private partnership. The ultimate goal is to expand The Preserve to 700 acres, through additional acquisitions. Management of The Preserve is performed via a partnership agreement with The Town of East Lyme. The Friends’ mission is “To acquire the undeveloped land within the Oswegatchie Hills and to maintain a public nature preserve for future generations to enjoy.” http://www.oswhills.org/
Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve
CT National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR): one of 30 such reserves within the U.S., the CT NERR includes more than 50,000 acres of marsh, upland, and open water in Long Island Sound, Fishers Island Sound, and the lower Connecticut and Thames Rivers. The CT NERR focuses on research, education, and stewardship of estuarine ecosystems. More information may be found at Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Connecticut Sea Grant
The mission of Connecticut Sea Grant is to achieve healthy coastal and marine ecosystems and consequent public benefits by supporting integrated locally and nationally relevant research, outreach and education programs in partnership with stakeholders in academia, government, and the private sector. Learn more at Connecticut Sea Grant.
Eastern Connecticut Conservation District
Eastern CT Conservation District (ECCD): The ECCD was instrumental in the initial formation of the NRWC and has been a partner in many of our projects. The ECCD is a non-profit organization dedicated to land and water conservation in 36 towns of eastern Connecticut. It provides resources, technical assistance, and programs to support local municipalities, residents, and landowners in protecting natural resources (see Eastern Connecticut Conservation District – Connecticut’s Conservation Districts)
The Nature Conservancy
TNC is a non-profit organization that works to preserve the world’s natural resources by thoughtful use of its monetary donations from many sources. TNC uses evidence-based science and practical non-partisan approaches in its endeavors. The NRWC works with The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut