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Our
Mission and Vision
The Hoosic River Watershed Association is the citizens'
group that looks after the river. We are dedicated to the
restoration, conservation and enjoyment of the Hoosic River
and its watershed, through education, research, and advocacy.
We envision a watershed that is ecologically sound and adds
to the quality of life of its residents.
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History
HooRWA was founded in 1986 as a private, non-profit 501(c)3
organization. Over the years, we've had remarkable achievements,
thanks to dedicated volunteerel and riparian restoration
projects. We were instrumental in establishing the Mahican-Mohawk
trail, ts and support from communities. We've conducted
stream assessments and worked on in-channhe Ashtuwillticook
trail, two boat launch sites in Massachusetts, and a linear
park in Pownal, VT. We've promoted awareness and appreciation
for the river with hikes, lectures, workshops, river cleanups,
festivals, and conferences, and implemented environmental
education programs in many schools. Our annual rafting program
provides free raft rides to hundreds of people in April
and May. HooRWA also has a long-standing water
quality monitoring program.
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Staff
Executive
Director
Position Available
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Board
Members in 2008
President, John Case
Vice-president, Drew Jones
Secretary, Stephanie Boyd
Treasurer, Tom Ennis
Michael Batcher
Sarah Brill
Harold Brotzman
Rick Dovey
Sarah Gardner
Thom Gentle
Tom Hyde
Ernie LeClaire
Heather Linscott
Jim Niedbalski
Wendy Skavlem
Lauren Stevens
Elena Traister
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Volunteers
Volunteers have always been HooRWA's backbone, whether dragging
trash out of the river or providing highly specialized expertise.
They include paddling enthusiasts, business owners, event
organizers, teachers, artists, ecologists, parents, environmental
scientists, planners, students, and-- mostly! --people
who just like taking care of our rivers and streams. Whether
you are most comfortable in a boat, an office, a classroom,
or a laboratory, there's work to be done at HoorWA.
To find out more about volunteering, contact
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Overland Adventures teens on a cleanup
Trout
Unlimited volunteers taking water samples
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Interns
Internships
are sometimes available for undergraduate or graduate students
who want experience in research, education, grassroots organization,
or related fields. Intern projects have included doing water
chemistry, designing programs for children, maintaining
interpretive trails, and learning how nonprofits operate
day-to-day.
Internships are not generally funded by HooRWA, but outside
support may be available. Contact
us to discuss ideas.
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Williams
intern Elana Boehm, immersed in her work.
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Members
Every member helps HooRWA. You not only provide support
for our programs-- you add volume to HooRWA's voice when
we speak out for policies that will ensure a clean, safe
river and a healthy watershed. For
more information about river-related issues, click
here. If you are
not a member, will you add your voice now by
joining HooRWA?
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