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In 2015, The West River and its tributaries were designated a "greenway" by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection! Now, the real work begins: putting this vision for a linear park and trail into action.
We have a plan for reclaiming the West River. You can help.
We have a plan for reclaiming the West River -- thanks to funding from the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, leadership from the Connecticut Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound, technical expertise from Fuss & O'Neill, and grassroots involvement from the Coalition and its members. The plan, adopted in August 2015 and aligned with EPA watershed plan elements, sets our path forward.
Explore a map of the assets in our watershed.
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REPORTS
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West River Watershed Management Plan
Appendix A: State of the West River Watershed
Appendix B: Green Infrastructure Assessment
Appendix F: Stream Assessment Protocol and Data
West River Watershed Summary: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Bacterial TMDL
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Explore images of the watershed & our work.
Breaching the dam at Pond Lily Nature Preserve. Credit: Frank Deleo.
Breaching the dam at Pond Lily Nature Preserve. Credit: Frank Deleo.
Breaching the dam at Pond Lily Nature Preserve. Credit: Frank Deleo.
Breaching the dam at Pond Lily Nature Preserve. Credit: CFE.
Credit: Stephanie Ciarleglio
Coalition members gather at Edgewood Park to celebrate the release of the West River Watershed Plan. Credit: reducerunoff.org.
Common Ground's West River Stewards measure an outfall into the river. Credit: Common Ground.
Common Ground's West River Stewards explore Wintergreen Brook. Credit: Common Ground.
A West River Walk and stream cleanup along Wintergreen Brook, led by Common Ground's West River Stewards. Credit: Common Ground.
The West River in Edgewood Park.
The West River in New Haven, near Westville Center.
A West River Walk along Marginal Drive. Credit: Maria Tupper.