Scantic River Watershed Association

05/01/2026

Come check out this great event at Riverside Reptiles Education Center in Enfield!

02/25/2026

A throwback to 2013 - still some of the same faces! Our technology team is ramping up for another great year and getting our new Instagram page up and running. Keep an eye out for some fun photos of past races!

02/03/2026

The Annual Super Bowl Hike scheduled for February 8th had been postponed because of heavy snow cover and very frigid temperatures predicted for that day. The hike will be rescheduled but no new date has been chosen. We will post when it is rescheduled.

11/30/2025

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING – Wednesday , December 3rd, 2025

The General Public and the members of the Scantic River Watershed are invited to the 21th Annual Meeting of the Scantic River Watershed Association on Wednesday, December, 3 rd at the Enfield Senior Center at 5:30 pm. The Senior Center is located on 299 Elm Street in Enfield CT. An update on the Scantic River Greenway Trails, and the continuous river monitoring program taking place on the Scantic will be discussed at the meeting. The main presentation will be a slide show about the Eastern Spadefoot Toad and the important role municipalities play in the conservation of this secretive eastern amphibian. The audience will gain an appreciation and understanding of the complex ecological needs of this species and learn how to identify, map, and ground truth critical habitats for the Eastern Spadefoot.

A free pot luck dessert buffet will be served at 5:30 pm along with various beverages.

The program begins at 6:00. For further information please contact Mike Dynia – 860-573-6620, or at [email protected]

08/21/2025

Keep an eye out and be aware of this highly invasive insect. They should be immediately destroyed and reported!

08/01/2025

Today me and Carl Sampson president of the Scantic River Watershed presented a check to the Enfield Food Shelf a check for $500.00 from the proceeds of the Annual Scantic Spring Splash canoe and kayak race. . This the 33 years in row that the race has donated to the Food Shelf.

08/01/2025

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation (EnCon) Police and Enfield Police Department are working to ensure safe and sustainable use at the Powder Hollow section of Scantic River State Park.

Beginning August 2, 2025, and continuing throughout the summer, DEEP’s EnCon Police and the Enfield Police Department will increase enforcement in this area. Officers from both departments will work to deter illegal parking, alcohol possession and excessive noise.

Visitors are reminded that Scantic River State Park is a linear hiking park with limited parking capacity. Any vehicle parked illegally in the park, or on town roads will be subject to being ticketed and/or towed. Additionally, alcohol consumption is not permitted at the park and will be actively monitored and enforced, along with any instances of excessive noise.

DEEP and the Town of Enfield encourage responsible use and recreation of this scenic state park. Up-to-date closure notifications will be posted on the CT State Parks X account . DEEP recommends checking prior to venturing out to a park, and to have a back-up plan in mind in the event the park is closed upon arrival. Visit www.ctparks.com to find another state park near you.

07/31/2025

Thanks to the Scantic Spring Splash, we received the equivalent of 2175 meals for our pantry shoppers! This 33 year old event is such a great example of community supporting community! Thanks to all who participated and contributed.

07/30/2025

Be sure to RSVP!

A group of nonprofit organizations are embarking on watershed-based planning for the Scantic River watershed.

07/28/2025