“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, but rather, that which is most adaptable to change.” ~ Charles Darwin Floods, water quality, forest fires, droughts, extreme heat… these are just some of the natural disasters that are becoming more frequent, more dangerous and more costly as the climate changes. The climate may […]
The site of SMITHS YARD in Hanover is about 300 yards below the old North River Bridge, and about 12 miles up-river from the ocean (although the distance was 15 miles until the Portland Gale altered the river in 1898). The cast iron sign that marks the location for this shipyard reads “SMITHS YARD LATER […]
Tax-savvy donors are using their IRA’s to make gifts to the NSRWA. Will you be one of them? Tax reform has increased the standard deduction with the result that fewer people are itemizing. Using an IRA charitable distribution, otherwise known as a qualified charitable distribution, will give you a tax break when you make a […]
If you are Marshfield resident, please attend the Fall Town Meeting on Monday November 18, 2019 to help improve the South River for river herring by removing the dam at Veterans Memorial Park that provides limited access for spawning river herring to the South River. The NSRWA has been working with the town of Marshfield […]
Untold Brewing is releasing a new citrus hazy beer the weekend of November 16 and 17 (with a pre-release on Friday November 15th) aptly named “With Purpose” in collaboration with The Pink Frame to give back to the community. A portion of the proceeds from all beer sales (draft and cans) will be donated back […]
NATURE WATCH 2019 NSRWA ANNUAL MEETING from Norwell Spotlight TV on Vimeo. Last Friday the NSRWA celebrated people who are protecting our waters! Highlights from this year’s work emphasized how many people contributed to our mission this year. Our staff worked with volunteer photographers Lisa Irwin, Kezia Bacon, Mike Sleeper and Jim McIntyre to make […]