Eightmile Wild & Scenic River Watershed

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Move over. It's ! 🐢

Twelve turtle species (including 4 sea turtles) occur in Connecticut.

Snapping turtles are widespread in our state. Their ability to adapt to people and the state's changing landscape has made them evolutionarily successful.

Snapping turtles rarely leave their aquatic habitat except during the breeding season, at which time females travel great distances in search of a place to dig a nest and lay eggs. Some turtles have been found as far as a mile from the nearest water source.

This week, follow along with us (at slow and steady pace, of course) as we shell-e-brate these incredible, long-lived reptiles!

Learn more about Connecticut's turtles at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/learn-about-wildlife/turtles-of-connecticut

Snapping turtle FAQs: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/wildlife/learn-about-wildlife/snapping-turtle-q-and-a

05/22/2026

💧It's officially field season!💧Stream temperature and conductivity loggers are deployed and have begun collecting data!

For more information on our water quality monitoring programs, see www.eightmileriver.org/water-quality-monitoring/

04/22/2026

🌎Happy Earth Day🌎 To celebrate, we are sharing some of our favorite photos from around the watershed! Let us know how you are celebrating in the comments!

04/19/2026

Here at Salem Earth Day at the Community Park on RT 82. 11-2pm. Music, art, kid activities and of course local water bugs!

04/16/2026

The Eightmile River Watershed sponsored a Game of Logging chainsaw training for local trail stewards this weekend. Bill Girard of Game of Logging worked with the volunteers to ensure everyone stays safe when clearing trails!

04/14/2026

The Eightmile River Watershed 2026 Newsletter is out! Printed copies were mailed out to residents of Lyme, Salem and East Haddam! Digital copies are available on our website!

04/13/2026

Great scholarship opportunity from CT RC&D!

⌛CT RC&D Scholarship: Deadline approaching — submit your application soon!

Don’t miss your chance to apply for the CT RC&D Scholarship. We encourage all eligible students pursuing education or training in agriculture, natural resources, environmental science, or related fields to apply.

Download an application and apply today!

📆Deadline: April 27, 2026

🔗Learn more & apply: ctrcd.org/our-story/awarding-excellence/

03/27/2026

When water monitoring and road maintenance meet!

While doing field checks on our stream data loggers earlier this month, we ended up working alongside Connecticut Department of Transportation crews working to keep our roads safe!

03/05/2026

Perks of having an office in the middle of 1100+ acres of forest: four-legged visitors