…a world-class catfish fishery,” says Wiggins, who says he has seen many anglers taking cats up to 12 pounds from its waters. “It is a hidden gem.” When it comes…
Where Science and Faith Intersect
…blog at estuarymagazine.com; or better yet, so we can know of your interest, just send me a note to dick@estuarymagazine.com, and we’ll find a way to get it to you.\n\n…
Wick Griswold and the History of the Present
…a respect for nature in a very immediate way by requiring students do some kind of community service,” agreed another friend, Roger Desmond, Professor Emeritus at Hartford’s School of Communication….
The Deadliest War in the Connecticut River Valley
…Metacom) is better known as King Philip, the name the English gave him and which label was assigned to the war that almost nipped their colonization in the bud. Although,…
What’s for Dinner?
…Northeast population (85 percent) between 1966 and 1985 of the bobwhite quail, largely due to habitation degradation. Quail come in various sizes and flavors, ranging from the mild, soft, and…
Diatoms
…naked eye: when microbes grow to large populations, their “communities” can become visible. On our River trip, we were on the lookout for signs of such microbial communities. Color is…
Announcement
…Scenic Coordinating Committee, and Riley Doherty, environmental program director for the committee, stand on a footbridge over the Eight Mile River in the Patrell Preserve in East Haddam, CT. Image…
Submissions
…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 my original work, that it has…
The Forgotten Flood of 1936
People gather near the Hotel Bond in Hartford, CT, during the flood of 1936. Photo by John F. Dreier/Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SA 3.0.\n\n The Forgotten Flood of 1936\n\n By Eric D….
Ribs and Roots
…day for company. Enjoy the process and the eating! Braised Beef Short Ribs (Serves 6) 6 beef short ribs (5–7 lbs) Herb bunch—6 sprigs of thyme, 2 sprigs of rosemary,…
In Memoriam: David Holahan
…contributor to Estuary magazine, who died June 11, 2024. David was a seasoned professional writer, commentator, and reporter. Kyn Tolson, David’s widow, wrote to us, “He loved writing for the…
Casting About: The Eightmile River
…April trout fishing in rivers is catch & release only. After that the limit is five fish a day. Access The angling access is complicated, given that the surrounding lands…
One Photograph- Where the Sea Breaks Through- at Griswold Point
…and picked about as if in search of something—grit for their gizzards, maybe?—then took off in a whirl to rejoin the flight. It was a noted flight year for these…
Wildlife Wonders- Soaring with Red-Tailed Hawks
…a contributing writer and columnist for Estuary magazine. He lives in Stonington, CT, and can be reached for comments at whobbs246@gmail.com.\n\n Photos courtesy of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science.\n\n…
Science & Conservation
…Green Bullets September 1, 2024 As a companion to my Fall 2023 story, “The Most Dangerous Animal in America: Shoot to Cull,” it’s important to bring readers’ attention to another…
First Annual Award for Early Career Achievement in Environmentalism
…public consciousness, as hundreds of tons of debris floated into the Connecticut River. Maddy currently works for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)—Australia’s National Science Agency. Few women…
Kari’s Big Swim: Diving in to Promote Clean Water
…collective obligation to its care. At 56, Kari is the only person known to have performed this feat. Given her background, none of this comes as a surprise. She began…
Below the Surface- Ugly is Good
…bad reputation that comes from its invasion of the Great Lakes, enabled in the mid-1800s by diversions from the Hudson and/or Susquehanna rivers associated with the construction of the Erie…
Kelsey Wentling- CT River Conservancy River Steward
…seaside pleasures fill their days and reinforce Kelsey’s belief that the natural world is where she wants to be. Is it a lifetime commitment? Kelsey hesitates. “I want to see…
Science & Conservation on the Connecticut River
…Pads, but they are not! The aquatic plant known as Trapa natans has the unfortunate common name of water chestnut, leading people who are first hearing about it to think…