Quinnipiac River Watershed Association (QRWA) Events

Coyote - Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Deer - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Meriden Family - Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pete Picone to provide Fall Hike on Linear Trail

Bats - Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Mountain Lions - Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Turtles - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Midsummer Celebration - Sunday, July 22, 2012

Pollinators - Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Chimney Swift - Insect Eating Bird - Tuesday, June 12, 2012

The chimney swift is a unique insect eating bird that has adapted to nest and roost in man- made chimneys. Chimney swift populations have been declining rapidly since the 1980�s and Canada has lost 95% of their former population. In an effort to understand the species decline, the CT DEEP Wildlife Division initiated citizen scientist monitoring to assess how the decline in suitable chimneys and the availability of insects for food might be affecting our local populations. This presentation will discuss the unique nature of the chimney swift, possible reasons for its decline, and how you can get involved in chimney swift conservation.

Shannon has worked for the CT DEP-Wildlife Division since 2005. Her primary focus is research and monitoring of bird species of greatest conservation need. She has initiated many monitoring and research programs focusing on species such as woodland raptors, owls, whip-poor-wills, chimney swifts, nighthawks, and shrubland birds. In addition to her work at the DEP, Shannon has been involved in research and monitoring of birds for over 12 years. Projects have included seabirds off the coast of Maine and on the Farallon Islands off the coast of California, rails in Wisconsin and black terns in Maine, grassland birds on Cape Cod, and West Nile Virus in wild birds in Connecticut.

32nd Annual Canoe/Kayak Race - Sunday, May 20, 2012

Race Day Registration will take place from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the "Start" location on Route 322 at the DOT parking lot.
Entrance Fee is $18.00 per person. There will be a post race cook out for ALL participants at the QRWA Headquarters located at 540 Oregon Road, Meriden, CT You may pre-register by completing a registration and submit your entrance fee by using the PayPal feature. If paying through PayPal please be sure to print a copy of your registration form and your PayPal Confirmation to bring with you the day of the race.

Pre Register for 32nd Annual Downriver Classic Using the PayPal button below:

Or if you prefer, you can may pay by check and mail the payment to QRWA, POB 2825, Meriden, CT 06450, made payable to QRWA. Please be sure to indicate it is for the Downriver Classic and include a copy of your registeration form so we you have pre registered the day of the race.

For directions to "Start" and registration, take I 691 West Exit 4 onto Route 322 West. Travel 2 miles to Cheshire/Southington Line. Parking at the DOT Lot. Canoes available FREE of charge - Please call (203) 237-2237 to reserve a canoe. Click here for race course map.

Please note: FINISH LINE is the "FINISH" BANNER that will be hanging from RED BRIDGE- GRASS AREA BEFORE RED BRIDGE IS NOT TO BE USED TO DISEMBARK or FOR PARKING. FINISH LINE PARKING IS ON LAWN AT QRWA BUILDING ON OREGON ROAD.