Connecticut River

The species wasn't considered to exist this far north along the Connecticut River until scientists found genetic material from the fish this summer.

As our series "Life on the Connecticut" continues, we meet two retirees, looking for love and excitement — on a cruise of the river.

This summer, reporter Ben James rode his bike the length of the Connecticut River, talking to people who love it. And people who don’t. Here's Ben's essay describing those conversations, with photos from along the way.

Kari Kastango, a resident of Massachusetts, recently became the first known person to swim the entire length of the Connecticut River.

While sea lamprey are considered a nuisance species around Lake Champlain, the fish are an important part of the Connecticut River ecosystem.

Author Erik Reardon dives into the history of commitments local citizens made to gaining a greater understanding of migratory fish, and accommodations they cooperatively made to keep these fish populations healthy.

Hot summer weather is bringing Vermont's water quality concerns to a boil, with toxic blue-green algae blooms infecting lakes and rivers and closing…

Those who swim or boat on the Connecticut River and its tributaries can go online to check the water quality at their favorite spots.The Connecticut River…

A very old sewer system is still in use at about 800 wastewater treatment plants in the U.S., including along the Connecticut River. It’s called ...

An endangered fish was hooked recently in the Connecticut River near Vernon.National Marine Fisheries Services Endangered Species Coordinator Julie…