Our Mission
Safeguard our watershed and aquifer for current and future generations, ensuring it remains a recreational asset and a source of clean drinking water for Newtown, Connecticut.
Promote responsible water use to preserve the watershed’s abundance for the benefit of future generations and protect the environmental health of its land.
Advocate for land use plans that align with preservation goals, conduct research, and educate the public—especially students—about the watershed’s significance, and highlight potential challenges and opportunities.
A draft of The Pootatuck River Watershed Management Plan is now available for download.