What began as a one-time cleanup of the Black River in southeastern Vermont has evolved into a full-blown grassroots watershed organization. Welcome to the wonderful, wet world of the Black River Action Team!
On Being a BRAT
RiverSweep - Sept. 7
The 25th Annual RiverSweep cleanup is happening on Saturday, Sept 7th - headquarters will be set up as usual at Riverside Middle School on Fairground Rd in Springfield.
Sign in starts at 8 AM; pick up gloves and bags, grab a buddy (or BYO), pick a site to work, and have at it! Return to HQ by 11 AM with your treasures so we can sort and tally the "goods," then clean up on-site and enjoy a free lunch - courtesy of Domino's Pizza of Springfield!
Spotlight on:
"How clean IS the Black River, anyway?"
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From nutrient levels to chloride, dissolved solids to bacteria, BRAT volunteers known as River Dippers collect samples from around the watershed to be tested for a variety of parameters.
The River Dipper program is made possible in part by the a generous donation from the fine folks of Greater Upper Valley Trout Unlimited.
Water Quality