About Us
Our Mission
Friends of Waterbury Reservoir (FWR) is a Vermont-registered 501C3 non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the ecological, historical, recreational, and community values of the Waterbury Reservoir.
Our Vision
The Waterbury Reservoir is a thoughtfully-maintained, safe, and clean public-access recreation area located at the crossroads of world-class resort towns and yet offers a remote experience for users. The Waterbury Reservoir is recognized as a unique resource and important conservation and economic asset for the people of the state of Vermont.
Our Core Values
We believe it is essential to:
-
Strengthen relationships with stakeholders including neighbors, businesses, governments and other organizations and extend our role as convener and supporter;
-
Build a community of Reservoir water- and land-based Reservoir users; and
-
Support stewardship and conservation of the natural world on and around the Reservoir.
We believe it is important to:
-
Provide access, and promote responsible recreation as a means to engage people directly and pass on timeless values;
-
Honor the history of the communities that existed on the Reservoir and their contribution to the area;
-
Collaborate with other organizations in accomplishing shared goals; and
-
Use outdoor recreation as a vehicle to help youth engage with and learn about the natural world.
We Accomplish This Through
-
Reservoir stewardship
-
Research and community involvement
-
Collaboration with all stakeholders
-
Connecting people and place
