CRJC

What CRJC does

CRJC is a bi-state advisory commission established in 1989 through the cooperative action of the New Hampshire and Vermont legislatures to preserve and protect the visual, ecological, and economic integrity of the Connecticut River Valley. It serves as the statutory local river management advisory committee for the Connecticut River under New Hampshire RSA 483, convening 30 volunteer commissioners (15 appointed by each state) and five regional local river subcommittees covering 53 riverfront communities along 271 miles of the river. The organization has no regulatory authority and operates exclusively through consensus-based advocacy, public engagement, and coordination among state agencies, federal partners, and local stakeholders.

CRJC's deliverables are primarily planning documents, scientific assessments, and educational publications rather than commercial products. The core offering is the Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan (originally published in 1997 as a six-volume set with regional sub-plans for Headwaters, Riverbend, Upper Valley, Mount Ascutney, and Wantastiquet), supplemented by fluvial geomorphic assessments, erosion hazard maps, heritage trails with online itineraries, an online boating guide, and riparian buffer management resources. Scientific work is conducted in partnership with external firms such as Field Geology Services (Dr. John Field) and supported by USGS and US Army Corps of Engineers gage data.

CRJC is funded entirely through public-sector sources and charitable grants — specifically appropriations from New Hampshire and Vermont (recently disrupted by NH budget cuts and subsequently restored), the NH Charitable Foundation (which also houses the Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund), NOAA, NH Department of Environmental Services, and the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. All publications and planning resources are provided free of charge; the organization has no commercial revenue model, pricing structure, or fee-based services. Operations are supported by a small staff — an executive director, communications coordinator, and administrative assistant — with strategic leadership provided by a volunteer president and commissioners.

Name

CRJC

Legal name

Connecticut River Joint Commissions

Website

https://crjc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CRJC is a nonprofit bi-state advisory commission established by the New Hampshire and Vermont legislatures to coordinate river corridor management, planning, and conservation across 53 communities along the 271-mile Connecticut River border. It serves state and local governments, landowners, and conservation partners through volunteer-led consensus planning and free public publications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: CRJC receives operational funding from the states of New Hampshire and Vermont. NH funding was recently restored after budget cuts impacted operations. State funding supports the commission's activities in preserving and protecting the Connecticut River Valley.
2. Foundation Grants: The NH Charitable Foundation has provided support including assistance with the Strategic Plan Focus 2020 and funding for the Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund which supports river assessment projects.
3. Government Grants: Support from NH Department of Environmental Services for watershed assistance, Upper Connecticut River Mitigation and Enhancement Fund of the NH Charitable Foundation, and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for river assessments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CRJC is a bi-state nonprofit advisory commission that preserves and protects the Connecticut River Valley through consensus-based planning, free river corridor management plans, fluvial geomorphic assessments, heritage trails, and coordination between NH and VT state agencies, federal agencies, and 53 riverfront communities. It delivers its value via volunteer commissioners and three staff via plans, scientific assessments, public meetings, and online resources rather than commercial products.

Product overview

CRJC is a bi-state nonprofit organization (Connecticut River Joint Commissions) that operates as a partnership between New Hampshire and Vermont to preserve and protect the Connecticut River Valley. The organization offers a suite of management plans (Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan, Water Resources Management Plan, Recreation Management Plan), scientific assessment services (fluvial geomorphic assessments, erosion mapping), and educational publications (heritage trails, boating guides, river flow information). The portfolio centers on the 1997 Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan and its regional subcommittee structure, supplemented by river assessment studies, heritage tourism resources, and real-time water monitoring information.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan A comprehensive six-volume river corridor management plan originally published in 1997, covering the Connecticut River Valley with regional plans for Headwater, Riverbend, Upper Valley, Mount Ascutney, and Wantastiquet regions, establishing guidelines for river protection and sustainable development.
• Water Resources Management Plan A chapter of the Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan, updated in 2008, focusing on water quality, pollution prevention, and sustainable water resource management for the Connecticut River Valley.
• Recreation Management Plan A chapter of the Connecticut River Corridor Management Plan, updated in 2009, providing guidelines for recreational use of the river including boating, fishing, and heritage tourism.
• Fluvial Geomorphic Assessments Scientific studies conducted with Field Geology Services examining river channel morphology, erosion patterns, and recommendations for riverbank stabilization and restoration, covering the Ammonoosuc River and Northern Connecticut River areas.
• Heritage Trails Program A heritage tourism initiative featuring eight heritage trails with approximately 2,800 historic sites documented across 27 riverfront communities, including trail maps, itineraries, and virtual tours of historic sites in the Connecticut River Valley.
• River Flow Information Service Monitoring and reporting of river and stream flow conditions through a system of USGS and US Army Corps of Engineers gages, providing real-time and historical data for the Connecticut River mainstem and tributaries.
• Erosion Maps and Reports Detailed erosion hazard maps and technical reports for towns along the Northern Connecticut River, created by Dr. John Field of Field Geology Services, covering bank erosion conditions and river corridor planning guidance.
• Online Boating Guide Digital guide providing information for river recreationists about boat access sites, safety regulations, and etiquette for navigating the Connecticut River.
• Local River Subcommittees Program Five regional advisory committees (Headwaters, Riverbend, Upper Valley, Mount Ascutney, Wantastiquet) that develop and implement local river management plans and advise on permits affecting the Connecticut River.

Quantifiable outcome

• Facilitated nomination and designation of the Connecticut River into the NH Rivers Management and Protection Program in 1992
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge (USFWS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Congress directed USFWS to establish the Conte Refuge in the 7.2 million acre Connecticut River watershed. CRJC worked with USFWS on habitat conservation through voluntary restoration, education, partnerships, and cost-sharing grants program.
• Field Geology Services (Dr. John Field)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. John Field of Field Geology Services conducted fluvial geomorphic assessments of the Ammonoosuc River and Northern Connecticut River, creating erosion hazard maps and restoration recommendations for CRJC.
• Ammonoosuc Conservation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmmonoosuc Conservation Trust partnered on the Ammonoosuc River Assessment project, working with interested landowners to consider conservation opportunities for riverbank restoration and stable river habitat.
• North Country CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Country Council and the Ammonoosuc River Local Advisory Committee helped towns use assessment results and maps to develop river corridor management plans to guide future development.
• NH Department of Environmental ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNH DES provided funding support for Watershed Assistance for High Quality Waters and collaborated on river assessments and erosion mapping projects.
• National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAA provided support for studies sponsored by CRJC including fluvial geomorphic assessments of the Northern Connecticut River.
• U.S. Geological SurveycoreTechnology or IntegrationUSGS maintains the system of gages monitoring river and stream flow of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Real-time and historical data available online through USGS systems.
• US Army Corps of EngineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationUS Army Corps of Engineers maintains gages and flood control dams on the Connecticut River. Their flood control dam information is available through USACE systems.
• New England Power CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew England Power Company manages 11 of 14 mainstem dams on the Connecticut River. CRJC cooperates with NEP on flow management, dam relicensing discussions, and river stewardship, including the cooperative approach for Fifteen Mile Falls relicensing.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRCS provides technical assistance to farmers and landowners on best management practices for water quality protection, riparian buffers, and nonpoint pollution control in the Connecticut River Valley.
• Cooperative Extension ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative Extension Service provides expertise and support to farmers on nutrient management, business skills, and estate taxation to support agricultural viability and water quality.
• Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon CommissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-state/federal commission with legal mandate for restoration of migratory fish including Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River. CRJC participates in this collaborative forum with 7 state and federal agencies.
• Vermont Natural Resource Council (VNRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNRC published and distributed the 'Reading Vermont's Rivers' series which CRJC makes available through news outlets and organizations across Vermont.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that creates parks and protects land for public use, including riparian and riverfront parcels. Comparable as an adjacent conservation and land-protection peer that often works on river-corridor conservation projects similar to CRJC's scope.

Direct peers

• Delaware River Basin Commission: A compact-created federal-interstate commission (DE, NJ, NY, PA) governing a major multi-state river basin. Directly comparable to CRJC in being an intergovernmental body coordinating river/water management across state lines, but with broader regulatory authority than CRJC's advisory mandate.
• Charles River Watershed Association: Nonprofit watershed advocacy organization for the Charles River in MA. Comparable as a regional river-focused nonprofit delivering science-based water quality work, public engagement, and recreation programming.
• Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Federal-interstate compact commission managing the Susquehanna basin across NY, PA, MD and partially WV. Closely mirrors CRJC's intergovernmental river-management model and addresses water allocation, drought, and water quality in a multi-state basin.
• Nashua River Watershed Council: Regional nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring the Nashua River watershed in MA and NH. Comparable in mission scope, regional focus, and grassroots-led approach to a single New England river basin.
• Connecticut River Conservancy: A nonprofit land trust and conservation organization focused specifically on the Connecticut River across all four watershed states. Directly comparable to CRJC in mission (river conservation), geography, and stakeholder community, but operates as a 501(c)(3) land trust rather than a legislative commission.
• Merrimack River Watershed Council: Regional nonprofit working to improve the Merrimack River watershed in MA and NH. Comparable as a watershed advocacy organization focused on water quality, stewardship, and recreation in a New England river basin.
• Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission: Multi-state compact commission (IL, IN, KY, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV) coordinating water quality and pollution control on the Ohio River. Comparable as a multi-state river governance body, though with stronger regulatory remit than CRJC.

Broad incumbents

• River Network: National nonprofit hub supporting grassroots river and watershed groups across the U.S. Comparable as a peer organization within the river-conservation ecosystem, but at a national scale rather than a single basin.
• The Nature Conservancy (Connecticut River Program): Global conservation organization with an active Connecticut River program. Comparable as a peer in river-focused conservation, land protection, and water-quality science, but with vastly larger financial and operational scale than CRJC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1_iuiKHKJqLn5isAsjiTfQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Connecticut-River-Joint-Commissions-251263064994880
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crjc

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Profiles6 records

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