Watershed Spring News and Brews
You are invited to join –
The Memphremagog Watershed Association
as they feature the film –
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail
A film made possible by WeLeaf. Filmed in August/September/October 2019
When: March 22, 2024 5:15 – 7:00 pm
Where: the Goodrich Library, 202 Main Street, Newport
Completed in 2006, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a 740-mile water trail from Old Forge, New York to Fort Kent, Maine, that goes through private and public lands. The trail follows traditional travel routes used by Native Americans, settlers and guides. It is the longest inland water trail in the nation. 174 Miles of the Canoe Trail are in Vermont and include Island Pond and The Upper Clyde, Memphremagog South Bay.
The program will feature guest speaker- Russ Ford
Russ has a Master’s Degree in ecology from the University of Vermont. In 2015 he completed the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Russ serves on the Board of the Green Mountain Club.
As always MWA Project Manager, Patrick Hurley will bring you up to date on MWA’s activities during the last 6 months and plans for 2024.
The Program for the evening:
5:15 – Refreshments and Welcome – Tom Latta, President MWA
5:30 – MWA Project Manager, Patrick Hurley
5:45 – The Northern Forest Canoe Trail
6:30 – Guest Speaker, Russ Ford
Complementary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided from the Eastside.
Thanks to Joanne Pariseau, Director of the Library
