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About the WRP
The White River Partnership (WRP) is a membership-based, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization formed in 1996 by a group of local people who shared common concerns about the long-term health of the White River and its watershed. The WRP envisions a White River watershed in which individuals and communities work together to make informed decisions that protect …
Learn MoreAnnual Volunteer Events
To promote long-term stewardship of the White River watershed, we organize numerous seasonal opportunities for people of all ages to do something good for their communities and their river. May: Green Up the White cleanup To kick off the river recreation season, the WRP coordinates a river cleanup event in conjunction with Vermont’s Green Up …
Learn MoreGet Involved
The WRP depends on volunteers, members, and donors to accomplish much of our important work. Here are a few ways that you can get involved and support our work: Learn more The WRP posts information about clean water projects, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more on Facebook and Instagram. We invite you to “Like” or “Follow” …
Learn MoreAbout the White River
Vermont’s White River is the heart of a picturesque working landscape, rushing down forested hillsides, bubbling along farm fields, winding under covered bridges, and rolling through historic villages before joining the Connecticut River in White River Junction. The river’s largely rural watershed contributes to cold, clean water, making the White River a popular recreational destination, and warm weather brings thousands of residents and visitors alike to enjoy tubing, swimming, paddling, fishing, wildlife viewing, and more.
The White River watershed encompasses 710 square miles, draining portions of Addison, Orange, Rutland, Washington and Windsor Counties, including 50,000 acres of the Green Mountain National Forest. The White River originates in the Town of Ripton on the slopes of Battell Mountain, then flows southerly and easterly before merging with the Connecticut River in the Town of Hartford. The 56-mile main stem of the White River has 5 major tributaries: the First Branch, the Second Branch, the Third Branch, the West Branch, and the Tweed River. Follow this link to view a map of the watershed.
The White River is significant for being one of the last free-flowing rivers in the State of Vermont, and is the longest un-dammed tributary to the Connecticut River, which was the first designated National Blueway.
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Upcoming events
March 2025: River Steward job posting
The WRP has received grant funding to hire a part-time, year-round River Steward for a 2-year position that may be extended depending on funding. The successful applicant will collaborate with staff, partners, and volunteers to coordinate White River Water Trail programs, Buffer Restoration and strategic assessment projects, Freshwater Snorkeling and Trout in the Classroom programs, and other projects as needed. Application review will be rolling through March 28, 2025 or until the position is filled.
For more information on this position, following this link.
April 24: Stewardship season kick-off
Calling all volunteers: help keep the White River clean and accessible this summer!
Join us for a free event on Thursday, April 24 from 6-7:30pm – we are hosting a get together at the Royalton Academy Building (4266 Rte 14, Royalton) to kick-off the 2025 Stewardship Season.
Meet the WRP team; learn more about summer volunteer opportunities; sign-up to steward a White River Water Trail site; pick-up stewardship equipment; and grab some pizza!
RSVP to Christian Pelletier at christian@whiteriverpartnership.org, so we can provide enough pizza for all. Hope to see you on April 24!
May 3: Green Up the White cleanup
SAVE THE DATE for the 2025 Green Up the White cleanup event on Saturday, May 3!
To kick off the river recreation season, the WRP coordinates a river cleanup event in conjunction with Vermont’s Green Up Day to remove as much trash from the White River and White River Water Trail access sites as possible.
Follow this link to learn more!
NEW: White River Tactical Basin Plan
The 2024 White River Tactical Basin Plan is now available!
The VT Department of Enviromental Conservation updates this plan every five years to serve as a guidebook for water quality protection and restoration efforts in this watershed. A summary of the TBP is provided in an online StoryMap, and a progress report on strategies from the 2018 White River TBP is available in Appendix A of the 2024 TBP.
VT Watershed Group Accomplishments
The WRP is one of many watershed groups working to improve the health of Vermont’s rivers. Check out our collective good work in the 2023 Accomplishments Report, published by Watersheds United Vermont.
Stay posted: WRP e-newsletter
The WRP distributes a regular electronic newsletter to share information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, project updates, and more. We invite you to sign-up to receive our e-newsletter by completing the form on the right-hand side of this webpage.
Stay posted: WRP social media
The WRP posts information about on-the-ground watershed improvement projects, events, and volunteer opportunities on Facebook and Instagram. We invite you to “Like” or “Follow” us in order to stay posted on our work to improve the long-term health of the White River and its watershed.
Support us: Get involved
The WRP depends on volunteers and stewards to accomplish much of our important work. Follow this link to learn more about opportunities to get involved and to help improve the health of the White River!
Support us: Make a donation
The WRP depends on contributions of time and money to support our on-the-ground work to improve the White River. Please support our good work by making a donation today!
Select the “Donate” button on the right-hand side of this page to donate via credit card or PayPal.
Or print and return our WRP Membership Form with a check.
Contact us: For more information
Please contact us for more information about our projects, upcoming events, or other ways to get involved!
