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2025 Loon Nest

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Rangers Ben and Patrick, whose expertise and hard work were instrumental, along with the invaluable support and muscle power provided by Eloise and Eric from VCE, our loon raft has been successfully installed.

2 days ago1 min read

December 12th Public Comment Meeting

During this past summer, many of you asked how you could help support our Friends of Waterbury Reservoir petition to the Agency of...

Nov 25, 20243 min read

2024 Lake Clean With Darn Tough

The Friends of Waterbury Reservoir is an organization that prides itself on being a contributing member to the community, both on and off...

Jun 19, 20241 min read

Dine-to-Donate March 21st

Enjoy an ‘otterly’ delicious flatbread pizza American Flatbread while helping the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir organization! For each...

Mar 4, 20241 min read

We need you to write a letter to Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

Eric Chittenden, President Friends of Waterbury Reservoir (The Res) P.O. Box 341, Waterbury Center, Vt 05677 Cell: 802-598-0388 Web Site:...

Jan 21, 202410 min read

2023 GMP - Zetterstrom Environmental Award

We are thrilled and grateful to announce that Friends of Waterbury Reservoir has been honored with the prestigious 2023 GMP-Zetterstrom...

Dec 23, 20233 min read

Keeping unwanted fishing gear out of Vermont lakes

Did you catch the segment featuring Friends of Waterbury Reservoir on WCAX-TV news? We are hard at work to keep unwanted fishing gear...

May 10, 20231 min read

2022 Greeter Team!

Greet our Greeter Team! Welcome our Invasive Species Greeters for 2022; be sure to say hi to them at the access areas and take the time...

May 31, 20221 min read

Waterbury Petition Ballot

Are you a Waterbury Registered Voter?We're asking for help to sign our petition to be placed on the warning for the annual town...

Nov 25, 20191 min read

Blush Hill Temporary Access Closure June 26-27

Contractors are in the final stages of improvement work associated with the Waterbury Dam and Blush Hill boat launches and Moscow Hand...

Jun 25, 20191 min read

Access Update 5/25/19

By: Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation | Agency of Natural Resources Waterbury, Vt. - Improvements are currently under...

May 25, 20192 min read

Access Update 5/15/19

Green Mountain Power has been working hard to fix and improve the the access areas at the Waterbury Dam Launch, Blush Hill and Moscow...

May 15, 20191 min read

UPDATE: Cottonbrook May, 13th 2019

Update on Cottonbrook (Moscow Paddlers Access) May, 13th 2019. The water is 2-3 feet high at Cottonbrook access; it is very muddy and the...

May 13, 20191 min read

The 120° Rule.

Spring/fall paddling is a wonderful thing, but there is also a certain element of danger in the cold water temperatures. A good rule of...

Apr 28, 20191 min read