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We are four Connecticut towns (Groton, Ledyard, Stonington, and North Stonington) and two Tribal Nations (Eastern Pequot and Mashantucket Pequot)

United in the care of our waterways and all the communities they support.

“The rivers flow through us.” 
–Derrick L. Strong, co-founder, Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation Citizen

Lantern Hill and Long and Bush Ponds

Photo Given by the Lantern Hill Valley Alliance

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The Watershed Regeneration Action Plan WRAPs it all together.

What We Do

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Strengthen community resilience
by expanding inclusive participation in decision-making, stewardship, and leadership. 

top-down, birds-eye view of Long Pond, Connecticut

Restore water quality and habitats
to support thriving ecosystems and long-term ecological health.

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Coordinate and inform climate response
by supporting efforts to reduce risks and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.

young adult checking out a sea creature with the Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed

Engage youth through Youth Council, schools, and community programs
that center leadership, hands-on science, problem-solving, and civic participation.

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Advocate for climate-smart development
that prioritizes healthy environments, equity, and resilient, thriving communities.

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Volunteer Here
We love working together in service to life and thriving for now and the next seven generations. Whether you have a lot of time or a little, whether you see yourself crunching numbers or digging rain gardens, generating ideas or advocating for them, we are your people.               Photo given by Tara King Clark
Learn More & Volunteer Here
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Explore the Watershed
Let's get outside! Take a tour, see the maps, discover what is wonderful and what is ailing, meet people and the rest of our watershed family of life.  Tell your story, do a Scavenger Hunt with your family, make your Observations, savor those deep breath moments, and shape the Living Atlas, too!                       Headwaters photo given by Maggie Favretti
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Join Youth Council
 If you’re old enough to care, you’re old enough. Are you under 24? Visit with Zoe Wu, Shubham Nandiwale, and the rest of the team for hope and inspiration, hands-on action, leadership experience, and meeting other young people for simple outdoor fun. Creating y/our future could be the best community service ever.

Events & Community Action

Join us on the water, in the streets, and at the table. 

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Stay in the Flow

Sign up for our newsletter and occasional updates to stay informed and involved in this meaningful work!

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The Alliance for the Mystic River Watershed  is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 88-3766501) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 

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