Students in the Ethel Walker’s 2009 Environmental Studies course made an informative documentary about the Farmington River Watershed. FRWA coordinated with the girls in the Early Spring to have them film some of the Watershed’s outreach and education activities. Have a look and let us know what you think!
On June 27th, Sarah Hincks, a long-time FRWA Board Member rode 25 miles along the Farmington Valley Bike Trail to raise money for FRWA. She asked friends and family to sponsor her per mile and raised $710 for FRWA. She had three friends join the 25-mile ride. They rode from Collinsville to Tariffville along the section of the river now being studied for inclusion in the Wild & Scenic River Program.
Data Management, Inc. of Farmington held a duck race fundraiser to benefit the FRWA. The little rubber duckies were not cooperating but everyone had fun. Data Managment Employees raised over $300 to support FRWA programs. To see photos continue reading… Read the rest of this entry »