With: Brett Morrison

Cost: Free/ registration required

Class size: Maximum of 50 / Adults and children accompanied by an adult

This dynamic river begins over the Canadian Border and winds it’s way 410 miles, through four state watersheds, carrying water to the Long Island Sound. Brett Morrison grew up on the Connecticut River. From his early years he has always enjoyed the region's rivers, brooks, and natural surroundings. He is currently resides as the Director of Development at the Connecticut River Conservancy, which “ provides a voice for the Connecticut River. The organization engages and educates, prevents pollution, improves habitat, and promotes enjoyment of the river.”

In this presentation Brett will speak to the rivers’s history, the CRC’s organizational priorities, and the and the shifting challenges for the Connecticut River and the river communities.

Brett Morrison's professional life has been devoted to teaching and fundraising in New England independent schools, as well as, The Student Conservation Association (SCA) over its final years headquartered in Charlestown, NH. He is now the Director of Development for the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) where he has worked for 4 years. He is currently completing his Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management at Johnson and Wales University, and as a former history teacher, continues to appreciate learning all he can about our NH and VT river towns' pasts. He is thrilled to be in Alstead to talk about the Connecticut and learn more about the Cold River, as well as, Chase's Mill. Brett has a particular affinity for the town and its library – where his partner Alyson serves as Director.