Save the date: September 8th river cleanup & cookout
We invite you to join our Sweep the White cleanup on Sunday, September 8th from 10am-noon. Our goal is to remove trash along the river.
Immediately following the cleanup, we’ll host our Annual Meeting cookout from noon-2pm. Enjoy local food cooked on the grill and help us celebrate our collective work to improve the health of the White River in 2024.
The cleanup and the cookout will be at the Royalton Academy Building (4266 Rte 14, Royalton). We hope to see you there!
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!
News
Posted: August 13, 2024 by wrp_admin
2024 Freshwater Snorkeling education program
The US Forest Service and White River Partnership are pleased to host our Freshwater Snorkeling school education program again this fall.
Here are the program highlights:
WHEN: Weekdays, September 9-20, from approximately 9am-2pm; program is weather-dependent
WHO: up to 50 students/day, grades 4-6, from White River valley schools (see White River valley map here)
WHERE: West Branch Restoration Site on the Green Mountain National Forest (2924 Brandon Mountain Road, Rochester, VT)
WHAT: explore the impact of land use on water quality and biodiversity through hands-on snorkeling and waterbug collection activities; utilize the accompanying curriculum before or after the event (optional)
HOW: all participants must sign a waiver and photo permission form; equipment provided to snorkel and to collect waterbugs; porta-potties and changing tents available; dress to get wet and bring your own lunch, towel, and change of clothes
Interested in participating?
Please contact WRP Watershed Scientist Dan ‘rudi’ Ruddell for more information: rudiATwhiteriverpartnership.org
Posted: August 1, 2024 by wrp_admin
Upcoming events
Save the date: September 8th river cleanup & cookout
We invite you to join our Sweep the White cleanup on Sunday, September 8th from 10am-noon. Our goal is to remove trash along the river.
Immediately following the cleanup, we’ll host our Annual Meeting cookout from noon-2pm. Enjoy local food cooked on the grill and help us celebrate our collective work to improve the health of the White River in 2024.
The cleanup and the cookout will be at the Royalton Academy Building (4266 Rte 14, Royalton). We hope to see you there!
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!
Posted: May 29, 2024 by wrp_admin
Is the White River clean?
The White River Partnership is a local group working to keep the river safe for recreation. Here are 3 ways to get involved:
SWIM SMART – Volunteers gather water samples every other week at 22 swimming spots in 14 towns. Then we analyze the samples to answer the question: is the river safe for swimming? Check out the latest Swim Smart monitoring results to learn more.
No matter what the latest Swim Smart monitoring results are, remember this River Recreation Rule-of-thumb: Avoid swimming or tubing in the White River during and immediately after a rain event – there is an increased risk of exposure to pollutants that can make you sick.
EXPLORE – The White River Water Trail is a network of public access sites along the river. Check out this map to find the river access sites near you.
REPORT – Got trash? We invite you to report any trash you find in or along the White River using this form. We’ll use your reports to focus our cleanup efforts in 2024.
VOLUNTEER – Interested in helping us keep the river safe for recreation? Learn more about becoming a White River Water Trail Steward this summer.
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Thank you to our 2024 program sponsors:
Greater Upper Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited
The Woodstock Inn
VOREC
We couldn’t do this work without their financial support – and yours: help us keep the White River cleanup and accessible by making a donation today!
Questions? Contact us.