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Connecticut Riverwatch: Summer 2026
NEWS
4th of July Boat Parade at Essex
Among the many July 4 celebrations, the Connecticut River was featured in a big parade of boats hosted by the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Decorated boats ranging from small skiffs to large power and sail vessels sailed down the Connecticut River and past the River Museum in Essex, where museum staff waited to judge them for their patriotic displays. More information.
Watershed Funding Legislation Revived
Lawmakers and regional advocates are working to revive the Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act, aiming to secure long-term funding for conservation, restoration, and education across New England’s largest watershed. The proposal emphasizes climate resilience, habitat connectivity, and community engagement. More information.
Looking Back: 60 Years of River Improvement
Sixty years ago, movie legend Katherine Hepburn called the Connecticut River the "world's most beautifully landscaped cesspool". The view from Hepburn's mansion in Old Saybrook has improved considerably, according to a retrospective by New Hampshire writer Steve Taylor. He says "the Connecticut River watershed is a vastly different place due to the work and money expended over the past half century." His views were published in the Valley News of West Lebanon, New Hampshire in May 2025. More information.