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.
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 Vision
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Reservoir stewardship
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Research and community involvement
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Collaboration with all stakeholders
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Connecting people and place
We Accomplish This Through
Board of Directors & Staff
D.R. Eric Chittenden
President
Shiela Goss
Vice President
Francine Chittenden
Treasurer
John Bauer
Board Member
Steve Brownlee
Board Member
Walter Carpenter
Board Member
Emma Brownlee
Board Member
Michael Bard
Board Member
Eric Davis
Board Member
The Friends of the Waterbury Reservoir is led by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of local residents, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservationists.
Our Core Values
We believe it is essential to:
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Strengthen relationships with stakeholders including neighbors, businesses, governments and other organizations and extend our role as convener and supporter;
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Build a community of Reservoir water- and land-based Reservoir users; and
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Support stewardship and conservation of the natural world on and around the Reservoir.
We believe it is important to:
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Provide access, and promote responsible recreation as a means to engage people directly and pass on timeless values;
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Honor the history of the communities that existed on the Reservoir and their contribution to the area;
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Collaborate with other organizations in accomplishing shared goals; and
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Use outdoor recreation as a vehicle to help youth engage with and learn about the natural world.