Mill River Wetland Committee has a simple mission:
To educate the community about the value of watersheds, to advocate for their continued protection, and to engage all people in the fight to protect our environment.

Founder's Day 2025, A Joyful Celebration

On May 22 in 1967, Joy Shaw stood in front of a bulldozer to protect the wetlands of Fairfield, and the Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc. took root. Watch the video that shares what Joy has nurtured for over 58 years.

In celebration of Joy’s achievements in growing a dream into a local institution that impacts over 3000 Fairfield students each year, MRWC is hosted Laura Incerto, founder of Women to Women and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Social Community Impact Award Winner to speak about how small seeds of inspiration, when cultivated, can yield lasting, impactful results allowing our community to thrive. Click here to see more photos from the event.

Every year, the MRWC teaches 3,300 students about the importance of watersheds. Our River-Lab program is a model of environmental science education.

EDUCATE

When the watershed is involved, MRWC promotes the interests of conservation and sustainable development.

ADVOCATE

Learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. MRWC works with the whole community to become educated about the watershed we share.

ENGAGE

Water Monitoring Here in Fairfield!

Our Water Monitoring Data is collected from volunteers around Fairfield. Check out our Engage page to see how you can get involved.

57

Years of Our Mission

3300

Students educated in our programming each year

6

Study Units

Mill River Wetland Committee has a simple mission: To educate the community about the value of watersheds, to advocate for their continued protection, and to engage all people in the fight to protect our environment.