…and the communities served by it. Friends of Conte bring needed resources, financial and otherwise, to the Watershed in many ways, and we’d like to share some of these “tools…
Become a River Partner
…what you may have in-house, and the power and drive to collaborate across like-minded organizations in the entire watershed. PLUS, Estuary has a high value constituency interested in what you…
About the Seasonal Ecology Mural
…complete the important story of the ecological significance of the river, thereby enhancing school programming and visitor experiences, as well as increasing opportunities to foster environmental scholarship. The mural highlights…
Ribs and Roots
…in tomato paste for 5 minutes. Stir in flour to combine. Add port, red wine, and celery-herb bundle. Increase heat to high and cook for about 20 minutes, until liquid…
Introducing a Regular Column About Migratory Fish in the Watershed
…runs of the various species of fish combine to create a river almanac, generally predictable in the annual sequence of the fishes’ comings and goings but always with the potential…
On My Mind
…had opted for this occupation in exchange for a lesser sentence, a commutation their communist bosses knew they would never live long enough to enjoy. Not once in those twelve…
CT River Museum Offer
…to both the printed and digital editions at a discount rate of 75% off the regular $40.00 subscription price. Please click on this link to accept this offer. *All subscriptions…
My Connecticut River
…was bitterly cold and the snow was waist high, which made walking any distance exceedingly difficult, even with snowshoes. We came home empty-handed but had enjoyed the company of our…
Speaking up for mute swans despite controversy
…Estuary magazine. This article was originally published by the Times weekly newspapers and The Day Publishing Co. He lives in Stonington, CT, and can be reached for comments at whobbs246@gmail.com.\n\n…
On My Mind: Habitats
…places where the animal world can propagate and find protection from predators. According to the Cornell Ornithology Lab, the bird population in North America has declined from nine billion some…
From the Publisher
…I did not know at the time.) It was 1966, and my wife, Barb, and I were celebrating the end of a tour of corporate duty overseas; these were delicious…
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Who Owns the Connecticut River?
…Islands commonly called by…Long Island situate lying and…upon the main land between the two Rivers there…called Hudson’s River and all the Land from the West side of Connecticut River….” Resolving…
Foraging for a Spring Treat
\n\n Foraging for a Spring Treat\n\n By David Leff\n\n They’re delicious and free for the picking! Before the oaks and maples leaf out in early spring, tasty fiddleheads are pushing…
Great American Outdoors Act
…Smoky Mountains; national forests; rivers and lakes; coastal areas; community parks; trails; and ball fields. Every year, $900 million in royalties—paid by energy companies drilling for oil and gas on…
letter to the editor
…your thoughts Upload Hold CTRL (on Windows) and Command (on MAC) to select multiple items. Choose a file Max. size: 80.0 MB Submission Agreement I confirm that this submission is…
Estuary for Young Readers
…son of a ferryman in Saybrook ever continued on to a higher school after he turned fourteen?” Boys like me are expected to go to work by age fourteen. I…
A Tenuous Success Story
…private citizens coming forward to urge more stringent menhaden conservation, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission agreed for the first time to consider the needs of predatory fish in setting…
One Photograph- The BIG Camera
…camera back and lensboard. The more modern types are used primarily in commercial studio and architectural photography, but they were also long magnificently employed by Porter, Ansel Adams, and a…
stories
…because the life and health of the river has come a long way in the past 50 years. You can turn the pages of our first edition from the link…
Current Issue
A quarterly magazine for people who care about the Connecticut River; its history, health, and ecology— present and future.\n\n Peek Inside our Current Issue\n\n \n\n Elizabeth Mine September 1, 2024…