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megdvm92
May 9, 20240 min read


Welcome Hoooome!!
Kevin Job (CT-DEEP) said, "we're seeing them all around now--you guys should see them any day now." Paul and I decided to try going out...

Maggie Favretti
Apr 23, 20243 min read


WHAT? Policy Making that Connects Rather Than Divides ?
Human beings are wired to collaborate. Celebrate our humanity, learn about Collaborative Civic Action, and weigh in on our shared purpose!...

Maggie Favretti
Apr 13, 20241 min read


All In for Alewife Advocacy (April 10!) and Count News
To get ready for the New England Fisheries Management Council Meeting on April 17 (Mystic Hilton, 3-8 with public comment 6-8), join us...

Maggie Favretti
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Tonight's Policy Meetup Postponed
Join us on the new date (April 15, 7-8:30) for this fun and informative virtual gathering on how to influence policy, rules, and...

Maggie Favretti
Apr 8, 20241 min read


Why are alewives disappearing? The Alliance is included in The Day newspaper!
The alarming decline of alewives in Connecticut waters has caught the attention of The Day newspaper, and we're proud to see our own Kevin J
hello96533
Mar 29, 20241 min read


All In for Alewife / Seeqanamâhs!
River herring are foundational to both culture and ecology here in the Mystic River Watershed. They are the reason and the map for the...

Maggie Favretti
Mar 28, 20242 min read


How to Make Friends and Influence Policy
What do you care about? How do you want to be involved? Join us for a Virtual Policy Discussion on Monday, April 8 at 7 pm On zoom, we...

Maggie Favretti
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Zoe Reflects on Inaugural Se CT Youth Climate Summit
New Alliance Director Zoe Wu Reflects on the Inaugural SE CT Youth Climate Summit, March 7. The Southeastern CT Youth Climate Summit was...

Maggie Favretti
Mar 22, 20242 min read


Alewife Count Begins Today!
Check out all the info! Heads Up--a computer is the best way to handle the waiver and sign-up. The River Herring Alewife populations are...

Maggie Favretti
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Call to Action!! Help Save the Alewife !
24 is correct! Click to sign up Join CT-DEEP biologist and the Alliance to learn more about how to count and protect this incredible...

Maggie Favretti
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Time to Have Some Fun! (and to share the joy of working together for thriving)
We are so excited that over our first 7 months, nearly 300 have joined our collaborative community caring for the ecological heath and...

Maggie Favretti
Feb 14, 20244 min read


Who Is The Alliance for the Mystic RIver Watershed? Meet Our Board, See What We've Done So Far...and What's Coming in '24
Who is the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed? We are an all-volunteer organization bringing together people and organizations,...

Maggie Favretti
Dec 29, 20233 min read


Solstice Reflections--Our First Year
Solstice is a time for gathering, for appreciation, and for celebrating the ways we are revitalized by the ancient rhythms of life. We...

Maggie Favretti
Dec 21, 20233 min read



Maggie Favretti
Dec 14, 20230 min read



Maggie Favretti
Dec 10, 20230 min read


Leaping Upstream Thanks to You
They say it can't be done. Non-profit experts agree that a new organization like the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed, which has...

Maggie Favretti
Dec 3, 20231 min read


The Data Is In!
Correction: Our last invitation might have given the impression that the Alliance is co-hosting the Data Sharing event on November 29. ...

Maggie Favretti
Nov 20, 20231 min read


What do we need? Clean Water! When do we need it? NOW
Our Noank Oyster Gathering brought together over 30 allies (Steve Jones! Tessa Getchis (SeaGrant)! A mom and her little daughter!) from...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 27, 20232 min read


A Watershed Planning Community Is Born
It's a first. A successful watershed-wide “Planner’s Convening” with the help of SCCOG (SE CT Council of Governments) and the...

Maggie Favretti
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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