French River Connection

VISION:

The vision of the French River Connection is for the French River and its shoreline to become a resource that is used, enjoyed, and treasured by residents and visitors to the French River region. The river's natural and cultural heritage will be appreciated and protected, recreational gatherings along the river will be encouraged, and the economic benefits of a healthy, active riverfront will be realized.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

2010 GENERAL MEETINGS (locations to be announced):

General meeting: Wednesday January 13 7pm

Annual meeting: Wednesday April 14 7pm

General meeting: Wednesday June 9 7pm

General meeting: Wednesday November 10 7pm

VISIT THE PERRYVILLE TRACE:

A trailhead sign marks the beginning of the Perryville Trace, a half-mile riverside walk in the woods opened in July 2008 and extended approximately 100 yards in 2009. The Trace is located where Perryville Road crosses the river in Webster.

THE GREENBRIER WATER TRAIL IS NOW OPEN:

Here is a map of the area. If you select F11 you will get a bigger map. You can drag the map around with the mouse, or change the scale. If you click on a symbol on the map or on the legend on the left you will see a description.

Before You Go: There are beaver dams and snags to be negotiated on the trip which are located and described on map. This is definitely a one way trip if you decide to go down the river. When you get to Hodges Village, it's a 1200 foot walk to the parking area where you would leave your car. The Army Corps has graciously offered to open the gate so you can drive down to the water to pick up your boat, but would like you to call and make arrangements ahead of time. So if you don't want to carry your boat that far, contact Tim Russell at Buffumville Lake at (508) 248-5697 to make arrangements.

FRENCH RIVER PARK IS BECOMING A REALITY

At left is a preliminary design of French River Park, a 1.66 acre parcel in downtown Webster intended to anchor the Webster Riverwalk portion of the French River Greenway. On October 8, 2009, the French River Connection and the town of Webster signed a 15-year lease agreement with the owner. On October 19, we received a $30,000 donation from the Webster Redevelopment Authority for the project. See a larger image.

On October 24, 2009, members of the French River Connection, Dudley Conservation Land Trust, donors and friends met to dedicate Leovich Landing to public use. The 4 acre site on Dudley Road in Oxford not only preserves a priority habitat, but provides a cartop access point on the French River and a trailhead for the proposed French River Greenway

At left, Peter Leovich, previous owner of the property, and son Peter watch the festivities.