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Our story began in 2024, as two adult bald eagles worked together to build and prepare their nest. In 2025, we watched their eaglets hatch and grow from tiny, helpless chicks into strong young eagles. Day by day, they learned from their parents, stretched their wings, took their first flights, explored the world around them, and eventually caught fish and hunted on their own. It has been an incredible journey to witness, from the first days in the nest to the moment they bega

As we look to the hillsides and mountains around the Waterbury Reservoir, it is obvious that summer has faded, and the colors of autumn are upon us. We certainly hope that you have been able to get out on the water this season to enjoy the fabulous experiences that this local resource offers.

August has arrived, bringing lots of activity on the reservoir. Warm muggy days have brought out the boaters, swimmers, and campers, and the state parks staff have been very busy.

We welcomed summer with a high-water event causing temporary closure of some state park facilities around the reservoir, tornado warnings, and a blistering few days of uncomfortable heat and humidity. New Friends of Waterbury Reservoir board member Madelyn Milsark. Courtesy photo The cooling waters of the Reservoir are a great respite from the hot temperatures and the chaotic business of daily life.

Summer is almost here and the Waterbury Reservoir is beginning to burst with activity! People are swimming, paddling, fishing, and boating, and the wildlife and birds are coming back in great numbers.

This spring, it seemed as though the ice would never leave, and that our cold winter would linger into May.

The Friends of Waterbury Reservoir is hiring two part-time Aquatic Invasive Species Greeters for the Summer 2026 season. Here is your opportunity to learn about Aquatic Invasive (Nuisance) Species and help protect our natural environment.

The Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed amendments to the Use of Public Waters rule passed two years ago that would make it stronger and add another 12 or 13 lakes to the list of those where wakesurfing is prohibited. Every individual response matters. Because the DEC uses the total volume of responses to gauge public sentiment, a high turnout of support is the only way to ensure strong regulations are passed. We are expecting the wake boating industry and i