While
many people know that the northern Connecticut
River belongs almost entirely to the State of New
Hampshire, fewer realize that over 40% of the State
of Vermont is located in its watershed. Therefore,
wise land use practices by Vermonters can do as
much or more to protect and improve the Connecticut
River than the actions of their New Hampshire
neighbors.
Vermont 's Clean
and Clear Action Plan has a useful site for
watershed groups dedicated to maintaining,
improving and restoring the quality of water in
Vermont’s lakes, streams, rivers and ponds.
Visit this site to learn more about river issues or
to find a watershed group in your area.
Visit EPA's "Surf Your Watershed" sites for
these Vermont tributaries: (Arranged north to
south)
The US Fish & Wildlife Service's Connecticut
River Coordinator's office provides detailed
maps
showing dams and fish passage for ten different
Vermont tributary watersheds.
New Hampshire
Tributaries
The Connecticut River has been called New
Hampshire's "west coast." One third of the State of
New Hampshire drains into the Connecticut River
through these tributaries. Visit these sites to
learn more.(Arranged north to south)
The US Fish & Wildlife Service's
Connecticut River Coordinator's office provides
detailed maps
showing dams and fish passage for seven
different New Hampshire tributary
watersheds.
While
many people know that the northern Connecticut
River belongs almost entirely to the State of New
Hampshire, fewer realize that over 40% of the State
of Vermont is located in its watershed. Therefore,
wise land use practices by Vermonters can do as
much or more to protect and improve the Connecticut
River than the actions of their New Hampshire
neighbors.