Scantic River Watershed

The Scantic River Watershed runs through the towns of Somers, Ellington, Enfield, East Windsor, and South Windsor. The NCCD, thanks to the CT DEP/US EPA Clean Water Act 604b educational non-point source grant to inform and educate property owners, land use commission members, and other interested parties about the nature of "terrace escarpment" slopes fronting portions of the river.  These slopes are highly erodible, potentially hazardous, and very costly to remediate. 

In addition to designing brochures and maps and giving workshops on the topic, we are seeking funding for a pilot project in one neighborhood where we wish to experiment with less costly measures to slow erosion, primarily through the establishment of vegetation.

Hockanum River Watershed

The Hockanum River Watershed runs through East Hartford, Manchester, Vernon, Ellington, and South Windsor.  For years, the District has worked closely  with towns, the Hockanum River Watershed Association, and the DEP to improve Hockanum water quality and access. 

The District worked with the Hockanum River Watershed Association, local commissioners, and community groups to conduct clean-ups of two stretches of the river, in coordination with Connecticut river Watershed Council's Source to Sea Cleanup. 

The NCCD has coordinated a 319 funded river restoration project in the Downtown Rockville section of the Town of Vernon.  In this historic industrial center, 1000 feet of currently eroding streambank will be stabilized, several storm drain outlets improved, and fish habitat enhanced.

Over 80 businesses now participate in the Hockanum River Business Partner Program which encourages local business owners to adopt some simple "housekeeping" practices designed to reduce pollutants from entering the Hockanum River. 

Park River Watershed

The Park River Watershed runs through Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, Farmington and Bloomfield. Because of its proximity to densely populated areas, it is one of the most heavily engineered rivers in the country.  Nevertheless, its towns and city are exploring the potential benefits of having a clean protected river, with green banks and trails available to their residents.