A Community Asset at Risk
A local and national treasure flows through our town—the Wild and Scenic Farmington River—which every resident should be able to enjoy.
Unfortunately, the changing path of the river has made the current fishing pier (located directly off the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Unionville) unstable.
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Current conditions: Spring 2025
Previous condition
Current conditions: Spring 2025
A Vision to Restore River Access for All
Remediation of riverbank
Remediation of riverbank
The Cate Grady-Benson Honorary Fund:
Restoring River Access for All
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After four years of exemplary leadership and community impact, Cate Grady-Benson retired as FLT’s executive director on June 30.​ She will continue to lead the effort to transform the current fishing pier into an enhanced boardwalk and viewing platform accessible by people of all abilities.
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You can help FLT complete this project for the Farmington community by making a donation in Cate’s honor today.
To ensure that people of all abilities have safe, easy access to the river for decades to come, FLT is partnering with DEEP, the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic organization, New Horizons Village, and the Town of Farmington to:
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Remove the existing pier and restore the riverbank around it to withstand future changes in the river and the climate
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Build a new and enhanced boardwalk and viewing platform Improve access to this serene spot for resting, fishing, and enjoying the view
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Help us complete this project​
This project will be funded by grants and the generosity of our community. It is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2026.
You can help restore and enhance riverfront recreation for all in Farmington for all by making a donation today.
Right now, you can double your impact!
Thanks to the generosity of the Richard P. Garmany Fund, all donations will be matched up to $50,000!​​​​
Our Community Partners
We are grateful to our community partners for their vision and commitment to supporting this project, which will benefit the entire Farmington community: The Richard P. Garmany Fund, Farmington Community Chest, Ion Bank, Farmington River Watershed Association