Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers - UMATR - Wild & Scenic Committee

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In Dec. 2014, the Upper Missisquoi & Trout Rivers (UMATR) became VT’s 1st federally designated Wild & Scenic River!

UMATR flows 46.1 miles through 8 towns: Westfield, Troy, North Troy, Richford, Berkshire, Enosburg, Enosburgh Falls & Montgomery in Vermont The National Wild and Scenic Rivers System was established by Congress in 1968 “to preserve certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations”. In December of 2014, Vermont joined the list of states containing federally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers, when an extensive multi-year study of the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers culminated in a congressional designation.

10/30/2026

The Missisquoi River Basin Association (MRBA) and the Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee are seeking a Watershed Engagement Coordinator to serve within the Missisquoi River Basin to enhance the relationship of our communities with the rivers through education, outreach, and watershed restoration projects for the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers! Support river management through recurring education programming, public engagement events, project development and tracking, and field assistance.

Through this position, the applicant will be serving communities within the Missisquoi River Basin throughout Franklin and Orleans County, based out of our office space in East Berkshire.

Applications are currently open and will be accepted until November 20th, 2027. The timeline for this role is January 12th - December 10th 2027, 11 Months, and the canidate will be expected to serve 1700 hours total (~40 hours per week).

This position is through Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB) AmeriCorps. Benefits include a living stipend, paid bi-weekly throughout 11 months of service. After service completion, recipients are eligible for an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award.

Learn more at mrbavt.com/2027americorps
Apply at https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

10/28/2026

Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee’s 2027 Municipal and River Community Grants are closing soon! Submit your applications by November 1st to [email protected]

Wild and Scenic River Community Grants are intended to advance or support projects that protect and enhance the quality and enjoyment of the UMATR region and fit the outstanding remarkable values. The 2027 River Community Grant Outstanding Remarkable Value (ORV) emphasis is on projects that support our Historic and Cultural resources.

Municipal Grants are awarded to municipalities for roadway and infrastructure improvements that will benefit our rivers as well as the communities they flow through.

Please visit umatrvt.org/grants for more information on this years River Community and Municipality Grants.

10/27/2026

Even with the leaves falling and we begin to enter stick season, the beauty of our streams and rivers shine through.

Don’t forget to take time with the rivers as we continue through fall 🍂

Thanks to our AmeriCorps member Natalie for capturing this breathtaking shot!

10/22/2026

Another Wild & Scenic Film Festival in the books! Thank you to all those who attended our final event of 2026 this past weekend. It was a great night to be together enjoying food, films, raffle, and fun.

We had a fantastic slate of events this year and we can’t wait to see what 2027 has in store! Keep an eye on umatrvt.org/events early next year to see how you can get engaged with our rivers 💧

If you enjoyed an event with UMATR this year, kindly consider supporting our organization with a monetary donation at
umatrvt.org/donate

Thank you for all the strong community support with our UMATR events this and every year 💙

10/20/2026

Stunning views in every corner of the UMATR region 🤩🍁☀️

10/16/2026

Join Upper Missisquoi and Trout Rivers (UMATR) Wild & Scenic Committee TOMORROW (10/17) for our Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

📍Clips and Reels Theater, Jay Peak Resort
⏰ Doors open at 5:30pm

This will be an evening of films, food, raffle, and fun!

Tickets start at $20 with the option to add a portion of curry from Jordan and Momo for $5.

Youth ages 13-16 tickets are $12
Children under 12 are free!

Visit umatrvt.org/wsff to learn more and purchase your tickets 🎟️

See you there tomorrow night!

10/14/2026

With winter season just around corner, we are thrilled to have a pair of Rossignol skis generously donated by Jay Peak Resort ⛷️. These touring skis have 176 specs are a partially made of recycled materials!

Raffle tickets for this awesome prize can be purchased for $5/1 or $20/5 at our Wild & Scenic Film Festival this Saturday, October 17th at Clips and Reels Theater at Jay Peak Resort.

Join UMATR for a night of food, films, and fun. Doors open at 5:30pm, program begins at 6:00pm.

Visit umatrvt.org/wsff to purchase your tickets.

See ya there!

10/13/2026

Capturing sunny days on the Trout River ☀️🪨💧

10/12/2026

We are just a few days away from our Wild & Scenic Film Festival!

Thank you to our local sponsors who are helping make this great event happen 😄

There is still time to get your tickets for this evening of films, food, fun, raffle, and more. Join us this Saturday, October 17th at Clips and Reels Theater at Jay Peak. Doors open at 5:30pm, program starts at 6:00pm.

You won’t want to miss it!

Umatrvt.org/wsff

Address

2839 VT Route 105
Berkshire, VT
05447

Telephone

+18029333645

Website

http://www.umatrvt.org/

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