The RWA acts as a steward of the environment in the local region by protecting more than 26,000 acres of watershed lands, and promoting sustainability.

Over 80 percent of drinking water supplied in the RWA district originates from four reservoir systems: North Branford, Saltonstall, West River and Whitney.

The RWA regularly holds fishing competitions, nature walks and other family-friends events for recreation permit holders.

On Saturdays from mid-May to October, the RWA opens HazWaste Central, the only permanent household hazardous waste collection facility in Connecticut.

Once hazardous waste items have been turned over, they will be safely disposed of through incineration, placement in special landfills, or recycled and reused if it is possible to do so.