I’m excited to have my photo book on the Connecticut River listed on the Connecticut River Watershed Council’s website. This book features 136 full page photos of the Connecticut River, from the Fourth Lake in Northern New Hampshire to the lighthouse at Saybrook Jetty which marks the river’s entrance into Long Island Sound. Photos along the way highlight issues of ecology, transportation, recreation, industry, farming and needed conservation improvements along the river. These images lead into an afterword, generously contributed by Chelsea Reiff Gwyther, Executive Director of the Connecticut River Watershed Council. I appreciate her help on this project and the relationship we’ve enjoyed for over a the years.
CRWC Homepage 11-22-09 featuring book.
Their book, The Connecticut River Boating Guide, Source to Sea was always in my backpack as I explored the river. It offers the best information, in 10 to 15 mile segments, with way-points, landmarks, water conditions and places to visit along the way.
Their Tidewaters of the Connecticut River, (out of print by findable on Amazon), helped me to points of interest in the important estuaries of the lower Connecticut. And the Robert Perron photo of Griswold Point on page 1, shows it wrapping around the base of Great Island in stark contrast to my current photo showing the results of the winter storm of 2002 where a significant portion was washed away.
Another important CRWC book is Freshwater Mussels and the Connecticut River Watershed by Ethan Nedeau, which views many parts of the watershed through the perspective of these sensitive river dwellers. It is an eyeopening look at the river’s ecology.
During the year, CRWC’s newsletters and annual report provide an up-to-date focus on key issues in conserving this vital resource of New England for ourselves and future generations. Join up with CRWC and be part of the solution. And enjoy the Connecticut River as you do. See: www.ctriver.org
With that background, it’s a pleasure to join their bookstore. Profits of books sold through CRWC will go to support their work in protecting and promoting the river.
Book listing on CRWC website.
