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Charter Oak Members can double their giving impact
Double your giving power! Why do we ask for donations? We believe that no one should have to pay to be part of a caring community. But...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Youth vs Forever Chemicals
Local youth seek to understand the plastic lifecycle and the potential for green stormwater infrastructure. Many of us have heard about...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 19, 20242 min read


Bioregional Regenerative Finance
The Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed becomes member of Bioregional Organizing Team for the Forests of the Northeast Bioregion....

Maggie Favretti
Sep 19, 20244 min read


Water Quality Working Group Launches Draft Action Plan: We want to hear from you!
Understanding and improving water quality is a core mission of the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed. Since our inception we have...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 19, 20244 min read


Waterfest 2024! Saturday, September 21
This Saturday, September 21st join us at Lantern Hill and Long Ponds for honoring our waters at Water Fest 2024! Meet other people who...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 7, 20244 min read



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Aug 24, 20240 min read


Buildings that Renew the Environment?
Real jobs in the regenerative design and build sector? Schools and homes made of healthy materials? No cost to live in? No cost to school...

Maggie Favretti
Aug 8, 20242 min read


Introducing Dr. Zbigniew "Z" Grabowski
Our New Associate Director and Grant Manager! Experienced project manager, educator, and researcher joins the Alliance As the Alliance...

Maggie Favretti
Aug 8, 20244 min read


How a Climate Vulnerability Assessment Reveals Community Strength
What makes a community strong? I asked one recent "design circle." Neighbors helping neighbors Making sure no one feels isolated or alone...

Maggie Favretti
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Youth Design Circles Underway
Why not direct our own Watershed Resilience Action Plan and save money and time while engaging and supporting youth? The Alliance for the...

Maggie Favretti
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Showing Up
Showing up for our Allies has taken us to some fun places this summer! Scroll down for the special moments! Don't miss these upcoming...

Maggie Favretti
Aug 6, 20243 min read


We Love Our Interns : Riley, James, and Mia
We think our beloved Interns who get paid only with companionship and learning are the embodiment of all that is well with our community....

Maggie Favretti
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Call to Act: Flood Protection in Old Mystic?
Please come, Zoning Board of Appeals, Stonington Tuesday June 11, 7pm Our best protection from intensifying rainstorms are our natural...

Maggie Favretti
Jun 8, 20242 min read


We're Hiring!
Are you looking for work that matches your principles? Do you need part-time work or work that you can do largely from home? We’re...

Maggie Favretti
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Native and Non-Native Conservation Collaborations : What Works
When is the right time to begin conversations about partnerships…..? How do we go about forging partnerships and envisioning...

Maggie Favretti
May 22, 20244 min read



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May 11, 20240 min read


Alliance Secures $250K+ in Grants
Batting .500! After a very busy winter writing grants, the hard work was rewarded when we received news that we had secured three out of...

Maggie Favretti
May 10, 20241 min read


Alliance in the News
From articles in The Day to an entire episode on Will Morrissey's Nautical Tales and Nature Tails devoted to the Alliance and it's...

Maggie Favretti
May 10, 20241 min read


The Alliance Grows - Leadership Needed for Governing Committees
We welcomed our newest board member, Zoe Wu, in March (learn more about her in our Team page) and we welcomed our first intern this May,...

Maggie Favretti
May 10, 20241 min read


UCONN Climate Corps Advances Alliance Projects
This past spring, the Alliance teamed up with three dynamic students from the University of Connecticut's Climate Corps - an academic...

Maggie Favretti
May 10, 20242 min read
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