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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
Feb 14, 20244 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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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 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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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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Maggie Favretti
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Honoring the (CT) Mystic River and Paddle Culture
The mist was rising off the river to embrace us as we honored the Missi-tuck and Paddle Culture with Mike Thomas, Mashantucket Pequot...
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Maggie Favretti
Sep 16, 20232 min read
We're ON!! Come Paddle Sunday to Honor the (CT) Mystic River
How can we improve our relationship with the waters who sustain us? Grab your snack and your water bottle, your PFD, and your paddle. Hop...
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Maggie Favretti
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Honor the Mystic River and Paddle Culture Sept 17 (rain date 24th)
Honor the Mystic River (CT) and Paddle Culture September 17
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megdvm92
Aug 20, 20230 min read
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tarakingclark
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Upcoming Events
Climate, Coffee, and Conversation When: Wednesday, July 19, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rocks 21, 3 Williams Avenue, Mystic, CT Details: Hosted by...
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tarakingclark
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Welcome to our Newest Allies
The Alliance continues to grow - welcome to our next official round of organizational allies! We love our new allies - they are already...
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tarakingclark
Jul 16, 20231 min read
Wetlands and Flood Protection
Many people know that wetlands are nest hideouts, hatcheries and nurseries for a tremendous variety of species. But did you know that...
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tarakingclark
Jul 16, 20232 min read
Second Gathering Focused on Floods and Wetlands
Our Second Gathering on June 24 found us welcomed by the Old Mystic United Methodist Church and also by the wetland at the foot of...
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tarakingclark
Jul 16, 20232 min read
Why Do We Need A Watershed Plan?
Flooding events in New England during the past week have done as much as anything else to make two points: What happens anywhere in a...
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tarakingclark
Jun 16, 20231 min read
UPDATE: Join Us for Our Second Gathering - Rain or Shine
JUNE 24, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. - Methodist Church, Old Mystic, 44 Main St. Please join us for our second gathering, to be held on Saturday,...
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