Chittenden Reservior

Chittenden Reservoir's 100th Anniversary was today. The reservior provides the drinking water for Rutland City and the surrounding area.

Chittenden Reservoir was constructed over a couple of years, and began providing renewable energy in 1909. The 750-acre reservoir and land below it is owned by Central Vermont Public Service, along with the parking area and boat launch, which are leased to the state of Vermont.
Besides its role as CVPS's largest hydroelectric facility, the reservoir is one of Vermont's most pristine recreation sites. Seventeen square miles of mountainous terrain drain into the reservoir, creating spectacular habitat for dozens of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and mammals. Home to bald eagles and ospreys, moose, beavers and loons, the reservoir is one of Vermont's most undeveloped mountain lakes.


CVPS and volunteers were on hand to clean-up around the park and serve free lunch to everyone who was in attendance. Declan took his first Kayak ride today with his mother. Collin also took out the Kayak, flipping once, but was able to get back in.