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Fishway Underway!
The long-awaited fishway is under construction at Wallace Dam, Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford! This installation will remove the last barrier to fish passage on the Quinnipiac River and is a partnership among Ct Fund for the Environment/Save the Sound, QRWA, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Town of Wallingford. First steps are cofferdam construction and trenching. Scott from Schumack Construction is hard at work installing the temporary cofferdam.
How We Protect the Quinnipiac River and Its Watershed
QRWA carries out our mission to protect and restore the Quinnipiac Watershed through recreational, educational, and hands-on conservation programs and recreational use of the river corridor.
The QRWA works to encourage communication and collaboration between watershed stakeholders; to ensure that existing environmental laws and regulations are enforced; and to influence public policy in order that our local, state, and federal governments address the need for conservation and protection of our waterways, wetlands, natural areas, and ground water. Learn More ›
River Gage
- Click here for a real time USGS water level gage of the river in Wallingford, Connecticut.
- Click here for a water level gage of the river in Southington, Connecticut.
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Daily Announcements
Speaker Series for February Presents Jon D'Arpino on "Falconry in Connecticut"
Join us on Tuesday, February 7th from 7 to 9 p.m. at the QRWA headquarters locaated at 540 Oregon Road, in Meriden for this informative presentation. Jon's presentation will provide a brief overview of the sport of falconry. It also includes some specific information on falconry in this state and the steps required to obtain a Connecticut falconry license. A resident of Portland, Connecticut, Jon D’Arpino is a general class Connecticut falconer and has held a Connecticut falconry license since 2005. He is a member of the Connecticut Falconers Association, serving as secretary and spokesman, and a member of the North American Falconers Association (NAFA). He is the editor of the NAFA Journal and previously served as editor of the NAFA Hawk Chalk newsletter. Mr. D’Arpino is also an active member of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Conservation Advisory Committee.
Winter Hike Sunday, February 12th from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Come join Wildlife Biologist and QRWA volunteer Peter Picone, on an annual hike through Quinnipiac River State Park in search for signs of wildlife in winter. Learn several of the valuable winter food and cover sources that are used by wildlife during the cold winter months. Learn the important winter habitat component utilized by the Northern Saw-whet owl; Connecticut’s smallest owl. If there is snow cover, participants will also learn to identify local animal tracks. Meet at the end of Banton Street in North Haven, CT which is located behind a gas station.
The Meriden Arts Council & The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association Awarded Joint Grant
The Meriden Arts Council n conjunction with the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association have been awarded a joint grant by the Naugatuck Savings Bank Foundation for a Nature Art Show to be exhibited in May 2012. For more information click here.
3M Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to QRWA for Rapid Bio Assessment Program for Q River!
The Quinnipiac River Watershed Association (QRWA) was recently notified that they are the recipient of a $10,000 grant from 3M for a Rapid Bioassessment by Volunteers (RBV) of the Quinnipiac River! The Rapid Bioassessment Program supports the QRWA’s volunteer monitoring and citizen science programs and helps the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) gather much-needed data and monitor our river’s water quality, while 3M is the financial supporter providing the funding for the much needed equipment for this annual task. 3M has a production facility in Meriden on Research Parkway and is a major supplier of water filtration products. Go to our Citizen Science section located above to find out the details of this wonderful opportunity to become part of this olunteer effort. and be part of our efforts to report our findings for this project. Click here for dates and times for training and testing details to start on October 5th.
QRWA Seeking Request for Qualifications
QRWA is requesting qualifications for experienced consultant engineering/environmental firms interested in revising/updating the 2004 Quinnipiac Watershed Action Plan and transition this document and other available data into a USEPA approved Nine Element Watershed Based Plan Statements of Qualifications must address the Firm’s ability to perform elements of the Scope of Work, please click here for further details.
DEEP Cautions Boaters About Fast Moving Waterways
Paddlers please be aware that the Quinnipiac and other state rivers can be hazardous at high flow. Click here to read DEEP's warning as published in Middletown Patch.com To check if the rivers have returned to normal please use our stream gages located to the left of this page.
Eternal Thank You to The Meriden Lions Club
Past presidents Art Forcier and Ed Haberli have combined their president projects to complete the classroom and lobby at our headquarters. The classroom has been dedicated to be know as the Lions Club Learning Center. We are eternally grateful to the Meriden Lions Club for making our dreams come true. This project was more than we could have ever imagined.
And to The South Meriden Lions Club
Thanks to the generosity of the South Meriden Lions Club We now have 6 tables and 36 chairs for our new classroom.
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