Announcing Connecticut River Watershed Seminar Series
Estuary magazine and its parent The Watershed Fund, and the Old Lyme Conservation Commission are excited to announce a seminar series beginning in 2026 for anyone interested in the environment, focusing on the past, present, and future of the Connecticut River watershed and the issues it faces. Quarterly seminars via Zoom given by experts in their fields will provide in-depth, accessible, and timely explorations of the river’s history, terrestrial habitats, aquatic habitats, invasive plants, geology, and restoration efforts. The series is planned to span eight sessions over two years.
Connecticut River Watershed Seminar Series: History, Challenges, Promise, and Revival
Wednesdays, 6 – 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Program and tentative dates for the first year, 2026:
January 7, 2026
Water Quality, Dr. Andrew Fisk, Northeast Regional Director, American Rivers
April 8, 2026
Avian Habitats, Jillian Liner, Director of Conservation, Audubon Vermont
July 9, 2026
Terrestrial Habitats, Dan Wilder, Director of Applied Ecology, Norcross Wildlife Foundation
October 14, 2026
Aquatic Habitats, Stephen Gephard, recently retired from the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection after 42 years as a fisheries biologist
Sessions will be moderated by Matt McKenzie, Professor of History & Maritime Studies at UCONN Avery Point, and co-chair, Old Lyme Conservation Commission.
For further details and current information, visit Estuary magazine’s website or the Old Lyme Conservation Commission website at:
Old Lyme Connecticut Conservation Commission
Attendance is free but registration is required. Pre-register now by sending an email from your personal email address to admin@estuarymagazine.com.
