Related Websites

Links to Related Websites

The following are links to other websites which may be of interest to MRP users.

Local government bodies:

City of Stamford - Parks Info

Town of Greenwich - Parks and Recreation

CT Dept of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)

NEMO (Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials)

Provides information, education and assistance to local land use boards and commissions on accommodating growth while protecting their natural resources and community character.

Rock walls in the park:

The Stone Wall Initiative

Abandoned stone walls are the signature of the rural New England landscape. These walls are found in the woods all over New England and have a long and fascinating story.

Related environmental groups:

Mianus River Gorge

Founded in 1953, Mianus River Gorge, Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote appreciation of the natural heritage of the Mianus River watershed through land acquisition and conservation, scientific research, and public education throughout the region.

Greenwich Land Trust (GLT)

open space preservation

Stamford Land Trust: (SLCT)

open space preservation

Greenwich Audubon

Information on flora and fauna, programs, volunteering, research, and what's to be found at the Audubon Center in Greenwich.

User groups:

Trout Unlimited, Mianus Chapter: a national organization devoted to conserving, protecting, and restoring our coldwater fisheries. With more than 120,000 members, it is composed of over 400 local chapters, of which nine are in Connecticut. The Mianus Chapter has over 500 members living in the Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, New Canaan and Wilton communities. (We do a little saltwater fly fishing too!)

Fairfield County NEMBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to:

• Developing a culture of respectful, responsible, and fun riding habits;

• Promoting sustainable trail access for mountain bikers by working with land managers to pro-actively maintain and manage trails;

• Providing great opportunities for the community to ride, learn, and interact;

• Enhancing the wellness of Fairfield County by making the experience and enjoyment of outdoor recreation better for ALL trail users.

FC NEMBA is actively involved on the Friends of Mianus River Park Board and works with the Friends and the City of Stamford in managing most of the Trail Maintenance activities away from the river in the park. Where necessary projects are needed in the river areas, the Mianus chapter of Trout Unlimited is consulted in addition to the Friends and City representatives.

Appalachian Mt Club (AMC)

Devoted to outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, skiing, and conservation