With the November 3 election just around the corner, Massachusetts voters have a unique opportunity to secure dedicated, long-term funding for environmental initiatives without raising a single dollar in taxes. […]
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12 Walks with Old Stone Walls
NATURE by Kezia Bacon Have you ever come across a stone wall in the woods and wondered why? The chain of events that led to these seemingly incongruent yet common […]
Seeding the Future: Restoring Eelgrass and Building Community Engagement
Eelgrass meadows provide multiple ecosystem benefits in estuarine systems: they support biodiversity, attenuate wave energy, stabilize and oxygenate sediments, sequester carbon and nutrients, and filter the water column. Eelgrass meadows […]
River People/River Stories – Chris Toto Zaremba
The North and South Rivers aren’t just waterways – they are a community. A community filled with personal stories. As NSRWA plans for the future, we want to be sure […]
Remembering Bill Stanton
By Samantha Woods, NSRWA Executive Director Last week, the NSRWA lost a longtime committed volunteer, advocate, former Executive Director, and loyal friend, Bill Stanton. Bill hired me in 2002 to […]
Beneath the Surface Art Exhibitions and Events
Artists and NSRWA Reveal the True Nature of Our Waters From the scenic banks of the North and South Rivers, the view often suggests a landscape of untouched tranquility. Yet, […]
2026 River Herring Count Results
With the changing of the seasons, the beloved river herring once again made their successful annual upstream journey. From March 21st to June 13th, about 90 of our passionate volunteers […]
Pairing Walks and Doughnut Shops
FNATURE by Kezia Bacon For the past few years, NSRWA’s Explore South Shore program has featured walking trails in its weekend posts. Since there are more than 200 public nature […]
2026 Volunteer Appreciation Party
We Appreciate Our Volunteers! On August 18th, the NSRWA held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party at the home of Craig and Danny Hannafin in Marshfield. Seventy-three active volunteers, along with […]
Contribute a New Item, Service or Experience for our 2026 Auction!
NSRWA’s annual auction is a fun way to score unique items and experiences while supporting programs for healthy waters. It’s also a great way to highlight your business or organization! […]