River Corridor Planning

The WRP works with the Vermont River Management Program to conduct Phase 2 stream geomorphic assessments to increase our understanding of the physical conditions of the streams that make up the watershed. We use this scientific data to develop community-based “river corridor management plans” for some of the watershed’s most impaired streams, including Ayers Brook, the Upper White, the Tweed River, and the main stem and major tributaries in the Town of Sharon.

River corridor planning allows groups like the WRP, as well as towns and regional planning commissions, to increase their understanding of a particular stream and the various land uses affecting it. By utilizing scientific data and combining it with knowledge from local landowners, we can develop sound plans for restoring and protecting important streams while respecting the concerns and interests of the local community.

River Corridor Management Plans

River Corridor Management Plans are the end result of the river corridor planning process. These documents guide restoration efforts that both address underlying causes of instability as well as the concerns of the local communities.

Ayers_Brook_River_Corridor_Plan_2007.pdf
Tweed_River_Corridor_Plan_2008.pdf
Upper_White_River_Corridor_Plan_2008.pdf
Town_of_Sharon_River_Corridor_Plan_2010.pdf

For more information

To learn more about stream geomorphic assessments and river corridor management plans, visit the Vermont River Management Program website.