Late last week, the state declared a Level 1 Mild Drought for our region and a Level 2 Significant Drought for a majority of the state. Fall droughts have become […]
Drought Returns to the South Shore
Lobby for the Rivers Day is Back!
After taking a break last year, Lobby for the Rivers Day is back and in-person on October 8. We hope you can join NSRWA and river advocates from all over […]
2025 RiverWatch Water Quality Monitoring Recap
Last week marked the conclusion of the thirty-fourth year of NSRWA’s RiverWatch Water Quality Monitoring program. RiverWatch is a volunteer-driven effort that monitors local waters for compliance with both swimming […]
Cornet Robert Stetson and the North River
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Last year for their annual gathering, the Stetson Kindred of America asked me to compile a presentation about the North River’s history, with a focus […]
Rain or Shine: Sharing the Work of Water Conservation
Even with this week’s rain, we are seeing drying trends across the state. While our region is not currently experiencing drought, it is important to conserve water now to avoid further shortages […]
Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers: A Heartfelt Thank You from NSRWA
Last week, more than 100 people gathered for NSRWA’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Party—and what a celebration it was! We came together to thank our incredible team of volunteers: citizen scientists, […]
2025 Intern Reflections and Bloopers
Thirteen weeks. That’s how long our summer internship runs. It appears to go by in the blink of an eye – until we stack up the mountain of work that […]
South River Reconnected – Dam Removed!
North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA), the Town of Marshfield, our staff, volunteers, and partners have been long awaiting the removal of the dam at Veterans Memorial Park in […]
Why I Wear a Life Jacket (PFD)
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent I wasn’t planning to swim that day. It was a classic July afternoon, sunny and high 80’s with a pleasant breeze, and I was heading […]
The NSRWA Education Department Has Been Busy This Spring and Summer!
Thanks to the continued support from Battelle, the NSRWA was able to engage South Shore students in our river herring educational program called FISH School. FISH School is part of […]