Paddling in protest: Boaters call attention to water pollution

A sign marks where Montpelier’s wastewater system sends sewage into the Winooski River’s North Branch during heavy rains. Photo by Mike Polhamus/VTDiggerProtesting the release of raw sewage into Vermont rivers and streams, dozens of boaters embarked in kayaks and canoes upon the Winooski River on Thursday, prompting small crowds to form on Montpelier’s downtown bridges to gape at the flotilla shouting below.The demonstrators sought to end Montpelier’s practice of sending