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Apr 233 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...

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WHAT? Policy Making that Connects Rather Than Divides ?

Maggie Favretti

Apr 131 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!...

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All In for Alewife Advocacy (April 10!) and Count News

Maggie Favretti

Apr 92 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Apr 81 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...

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Why are alewives disappearing? The Alliance is included in The Day newspaper!

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Mar 291 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

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Maggie Favretti

Mar 282 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...

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How to Make Friends and Influence Policy

Maggie Favretti

Mar 261 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...

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Zoe Reflects on Inaugural Se CT Youth Climate Summit

Maggie Favretti

Mar 222 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Mar 181 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...

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Call to Action!! Help Save the Alewife !

Maggie Favretti

Mar 71 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...

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Time to Have Some Fun! (and to share the joy of working together for thriving)

Maggie Favretti

Feb 144 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...

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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

Maggie Favretti

Dec 29, 20233 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,...

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Maggie Favretti

Dec 21, 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Dec 14, 20230 min read

Stonington Needs You

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Maggie Favretti

Dec 10, 20230 min read

Celebrate Solstice With Us!!

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Maggie Favretti

Dec 3, 20231 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Nov 20, 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. ...

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What do we need? Clean Water! When do we need it? NOW

Maggie Favretti

Sep 27, 20232 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Sep 26, 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...

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Maggie Favretti

Sep 26, 20231 min read

Please Share Your Clams

Please help us fund the well-being of our Watershed! Help us raise 50,000 clams! It costs nothing to care, and it’s free to be in the...

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