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Save The River is the leading grassroots advocacy group working to protect the Upper St. Lawrence River. We take active roles in river policy issues, conduct outreach campaigns, and monitor water quality and wildlife.

The St. Lawrence River is the third longest river in North America and is the outflow for the Great Lakes system. It  flows 744 miles from Lake Ontario into the world’s largest estuary, the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. 

Join us for the 36th Annual Winter Environmental Conference, hosted by Save The River at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY.  

Speakers from across the region, including Dr. John Farrell of the Thousand Islands Biological Station and Denise Silfee from the Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation, will present on topics of critical importance to the health of the Upper St. Lawrence River. 

We look forward to seeing you on January 25th, 2025!

2025-2026 Calendar Photo Contest

We’re looking for pictures of the St. Lawrence River for our annual calendar! Submit a photos today for the chance to be featured in the 2025-2026 edition. The winning photographers will also receive a free copy of the calendar.

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