09/07/2024
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Sharon, Conn.
06069
Sharon, Conn.
United States
Housatonic Meadows State Park Outreach Event

Housatonic Meadows State Park Outreach Event

The Housatonic River Commission is hosting a celebratory outreach event at Housatonic Meadows State Park on Sept. 7, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. Along with its partners, including the Housatonic Valley Association, the National Parks Service, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, FirstLight Energy, and Housatonic Heritage, HRC is marking the designation of the 41-mile stretch of the Housatonic from North Canaan to New Milford as a Partnership Wild and Scenic River. This event will include music, light refreshments, and an opportunity to thank and greet all those who helped make this designation possible, including our elected officials. All river lovers are encouraged to attend!

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