Estuary magazine and its parent The Watershed Fund, and the Old Lyme Conservation Commission are excited to announce a seminar series beginning in 2026 for anyone interested in the environment, focusing on the past, present, and future of the Connecticut River watershed and the issues it faces. Quarterly seminars via Zoom given by experts in their fields will provide in-depth, accessible, and timely explorations of the river’s history, terrestrial habitats, aquatic habitats, invasive plants, geology, and restoration efforts. The series is planned to span eight sessions over two years.

The first free talk will take place January 7 at 6 pm Eastern with Andy Fisk, Northeast Regional Director of American Rivers. Future speakers include Jillian Liner, Director of Conservation for Audubon Vermont on Avian Habitats, Dan Wilder, Director of Applied Ecology, Norcross Wildlife Foundation on Building Resilient Habitats, and Stephen Gephard, recently retired from the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection after serving 42 years as a fisheries biologist, on Aquatic Habitats.

Sessions will be moderated by Matt McKenzie, Professor of History & Maritime Studies at UCONN Avery Point, and co-chair, Old Lyme Conservation Commission.

For further details and current information, visit Estuary magazine’s website or the Old Lyme Conservation Commission website at:

Old Lyme Connecticut Conservation Commission

Attendance is free but registration is required. Pre-register now by sending an email from your personal email address to admin@estuarymagazine.com.