The Eightmile and Salmon River Watersheds are hosting an aquatic invasive species training for community stakeholders. The intent of this training is to educate people who frequent or manage our lakes, ponds, rivers and coves to help reduce spread and increase early detection. “CAES scientists will offer instruction on how to distinguish invasive from native plants, conduct lake surveys and map vegetation. Live native and non-native plants will be available for close inspection, and identification aides will be provided. In addition, information about the prevention of invasive aquatic plant introductions will be discussed.”

Email info@eightmileriver.org to register

  Join us for a hike through Burnham Brook Preserve and learn some of the species of tree we have and how to identify them. More information to come. Email info@eightmileriver.org with any questions. Registration Required! Email info@eightmileriver.org or fill out the form ( https://forms.gle/jerx2hdRvXYnxSQS8 ) to register.

Curious about the health of our streams?

This workshop will provide classroom and field training on collecting and identifying stream insects that are good indicators of water quality and habitat health. After the training we will schedule other field assessment events throughout the fall at Selected sights in the Salmon and Eightmile River Watersheds. CT DEEP uses the results to assess the health of our local streams.