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Working Together to Keep Life in Connecticut's Mystic River Watershed Safe and Flourishing
Stonington | Groton | Ledyard | North Stonington | Eastern and Mashantucket Pequot Nations


Maggie Favretti
Oct 26, 20241 min read
EVERYONE?? Seriously?
How resilient are we?? We are only as resilient as the quality of our relationships. We want to find out what people love about the...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20246 min read
Could Your Yard be a Pollinator Paradise?
From Lawns to Meadows: heal our watershed and reverse climate change Dr. Z. Grabowski Associate Director, Alliance for the Mystic River...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20244 min read
Reflections on Water
The Waterfest afternoon's community conversation circle focused on water quality within our watershed. The conversation opened with the...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Is trust possible? Lessons from Waterfest 24
The Challenges and Necessity of Tribal and Non-Tribal Collaborations for Watershed Regeneration Dr. Z. Grabowski Associate Director,...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Driftwood Conversations
Note the sticker on Rahiem's hand, chosen for him by his little girl. After all, he IS a Director of the Alliance.... We are only as...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Mission Possible
Big picture, communities are more resilient when people know each other, and watershed ecosystems are healthier (humans, too) when all...
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Maggie Favretti
Oct 25, 20243 min read
Message from Maggie
We imagine a Mystic River Watershed where humans nourish our relationships with all beings. …where today’s planning and building for the...
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z10231
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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...
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z10231
Sep 19, 20242 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...
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z10231
Sep 19, 20244 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....
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z10231
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...
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Maggie Favretti
Sep 7, 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...
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Maggie Favretti
Aug 8, 20242 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...
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z10231
Aug 8, 20244 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...
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Maggie Favretti
Aug 8, 20243 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...
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Maggie Favretti
Aug 6, 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...
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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...
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Maggie Favretti
Aug 6, 20241 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....
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Maggie Favretti
Jun 8, 20242 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...
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