Happy Spring from STR-STH!!

We are very happy that the weather is starting to remind us that we will soon be ON THE WATER!!
Remember if you get out there early, prepare for cold water temperature, fog rolling in and all the unpredictable things the Spring brings. Make a plan and make sure someone knows where you are going. Wear your protective gear & life jackets!

The Pumpout Boat is being pulled from winter storage and being prepared for our 2025 Pumpout Season which will start on Friday, May 16, 2025.
We pumped a record number of gallons last year with the new boat - over 19,000! Thank you all for participating by using the pumpout boat, being a member or donating. You are helping keep the Niantic River clean. 
[click here for Pumpout Program page]

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Save the Dates - 2025!
Come visit our STR-STH booths &/or
join in the fun of the following events:

Waterford Library Community Day - Saturday, April 5 10am-1pm
​Earthfest CT – Saturday, May 17, 2025 at McCook Park 11am-3pm
Annual Meeting – Saturday, June 7, 2025  (Filomena’s)
Celebrate EL Day – Saturday, July 19, 2025
Waterford Parade – Saturday, August 9, 2025
Kayak Regatta – Saturday, August 16, 2025
Annual Fundraiser – Friday, November 14, 2025

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Click here for Link to Ledge Light Health District's "Beach Water Results" page for alerts for Beach Closures in SECT. Includes beaches in the Niantic River - Testing done at Pine Grove, Saunders Point.

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It is with heavy hearts that we tell you that Fred Grimsey, our Founder and President, has passed away. Fred was an inspiration to all whom he encountered. He is already greatly missed. We know he is sailing on his Dalliance somewhere...
may he have Fair Winds and Following Seas!
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to STR-STH by clicking here.
Fred's Obituary can be found here.
A beautifully written article by Lee Howard about the Memorial for Fred at the Pumpout Launch can be found here

Fred Grimsey, 1932-2023

UPDATE:  The New Name of the Pumpout Boat is:
"Clearwater II"
- named after the Sloop Clearwater in the Hudson River whose crew inspired Fred to create the Niantic River Pumpout Program
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Thank you and #StaySafe!

HELP KEEP THE NIANTIC RIVER CLEAN AND THE OSWEGATCHIE HILLS GREEN.   CLICK TO JOIN TODAY!