Another couple of weeks have come and gone as we look at our second round of RiverWatch testing for the summer. We had another group of fantastic volunteers that helped collect samples at 10 different sites across the North and South Rivers. We test for fecal coliform and enterococcus bacteria which help indicate the water […]
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NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Enjoying nature doesn’t have to involve vigorous activity. While hiking, paddling and mountain biking are excellent ways to experience the outdoors while also raising your heart rate, there’s something to be said for the gentler pursuits, whether it’s strolling, wading, or just sitting. This month’s column features 12 beautiful places […]
The NSRWA is one of many coastal organizations that is part of the Marine Invader Monitoring and Information Collaborative (MIMIC), a group that monitors for marine invasives on docks and in the intertidal each summer from Scituate to Duxbury. This summer we are reviving citizen scientist involvement in this project, and we would love your help! Sign up […]
Our first week of RiverWatch has finally come to pass! We had a large group of eager volunteers that helped collect samples at 10 different sites across the North and South Rivers. We test for fecal coliform and enterococcus bacteria which help indicate the water quality at different sites. Our preliminary results point to our […]
The NSRWA is excited to have 3 interns this summer, Bryce Lacombe,Taylor Czybora, and Grace Berthiaume. Here’s an introduction from each of them: “Hello my name is Bryce Lacombe. I am from Whitman, right here on the South Shore. I recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with an environmental and resource economics degree […]
The NSRWA held the 6th Annual South Shore Catch and Release Striper Tournament this past weekend in support of efforts to restore fish habitat on the South Shore. One-hundred twenty-three anglers of all ages participated in the event in five different categories: Motorized Boat Angler, Adult, Motorized Boat Angler, 12 and under, Shore Angler, Adult, […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Do you know about NSRWA’s River Cruise? It’s a wonderful, seasonal experience: a 2-hour tour of the scenic North River aboard our comfortably-appointed pontoon boat. Our captain takes groups of up to six passengers up and down the river, pointing out numerous landmarks along the way. It’s a unique way […]
Coming up in August, The North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA), MassBays, and the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries are having an Eelgrass Survey Blitz! in Duxbury, Kingston & Plymouth Bay. And we need YOUR help to do it! Unfortunately, the bay has experienced severe declines in eelgrass coverage over the last several decades. Monitoring […]