French River Connection
Monitor the water quality in the French River watershed in Massachusetts, with over 5000 separate data points recorded
Construct riverside trails, such as the Perryville Trace
Conduct cleanups of the French River, with over five miles of riverbank cleaned and tons of trash collected.
Discourage beavers, by placing woven wire barriers around more than 400 trees
Construct multi-use community amenities such as French River Park
Construct cartop paddling access points, such as at Leovich Landing, and French River Park
WHAT DO WE DO?
UPCOMING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sidewalk event organized by Webster Dudley Business Alliance June 29; French River Connection will hold a duck race.
Water Quality Monitoring: Our 2013 Water Quality Monitoring Campaign will be conducted on the following days
Apr 20
May 18
Jun 22
Jul 20
Aug 24
Sep 21
Oct 19
Volunteers will receive a short orientation and then visit 15 sites with Project Manager Jack Josti. The event takes about four hours, and can be an enjoyable and educational family activity.
Contact Jack for more information
Sidewalk event organized by Webster Dudley Business Alliance June 29; French River Connection will hold a duck race.
Water Quality Monitoring: Our 2013 Water Quality Monitoring Campaign will be conducted on the following days
Apr 20
May 18
Jun 22
Jul 20
Aug 24
Sep 21
Oct 19
Volunteers will receive a short orientation and then visit 15 sites with Project Manager Jack Josti. The event takes about four hours, and can be an enjoyable and educational family activity.
Contact Jack for more information
VISION:
The vision of the French River Connection is for the French River and its shoreline to become a resource that is used, enjoyed, and treasured by residents and visitors to the French River region. The river's natural and cultural heritage will be appreciated and protected, recreational gatherings along the river will be encouraged, and the economic benefits of a healthy, active riverfront will be realized.
The vision of the French River Connection is for the French River and its shoreline to become a resource that is used, enjoyed, and treasured by residents and visitors to the French River region. The river's natural and cultural heritage will be appreciated and protected, recreational gatherings along the river will be encouraged, and the economic benefits of a healthy, active riverfront will be realized.
VISION:
The vision of the French River Connection is for the French River and its shoreline to become a resource that is used, enjoyed, and treasured by residents and visitors to the French River region. The river's natural and cultural heritage will be appreciated and protected, recreational gatherings along the river will be encouraged, and the economic benefits of a healthy, active riverfront will be realized.
The vision of the French River Connection is for the French River and its shoreline to become a resource that is used, enjoyed, and treasured by residents and visitors to the French River region. The river's natural and cultural heritage will be appreciated and protected, recreational gatherings along the river will be encouraged, and the economic benefits of a healthy, active riverfront will be realized.
WEBSTER RIVERWALK:
The Webster Office of Community Development has submitted its FY 2013 mini-entitlement grant proposal for phase 1 of the Concept Plan for Pedestrian Access and Circulation for the French Riverwalk and Downtown Connections. Phase 1 is a short section of the riverwalk from French River park to the site of the new police station. Read more about it.
The Webster Office of Community Development has submitted its FY 2013 mini-entitlement grant proposal for phase 1 of the Concept Plan for Pedestrian Access and Circulation for the French Riverwalk and Downtown Connections. Phase 1 is a short section of the riverwalk from French River park to the site of the new police station. Read more about it.
WATER QUALITY MONITORING:
Our 2012 Water Quality Monitoring Report in now available on-line. You can also read a summary in the
Water Quality section of this website using the button on the left.
This was our first year of monitoring for E. Coli and the results are encouraging for the parts of the river in Massachusetts most frequented by paddlers and anglers
Volunteer for 2013 below
Our 2012 Water Quality Monitoring Report in now available on-line. You can also read a summary in the
Water Quality section of this website using the button on the left.
This was our first year of monitoring for E. Coli and the results are encouraging for the parts of the river in Massachusetts most frequented by paddlers and anglers
Volunteer for 2013 below
