Last week, NSRWA submitted public comments on two important water quality issues. The first was related to Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP) triennial review process of the state’s Surface […]
Southeast Massachusetts is Still in Drought Despite Snowfall

After shoveling out your driveway and watching snow persist in your yard for over a month, you might be wondering how we can possibly still be in a drought. In […]
Forest Forensics: Winter Tracking Edition

Ever wonder who’s been trekking through your backyard while you were warm and cozy inside? It’s time to play nature detective! Grab your boots and become a Winter Animal Tracker. […]
NSRWA Announces Five-Year, Four-Phase Plan to Create a River Center on the North River

Fifty-Five Years of River Protection Leads to a New Home NSRWA Announces Five-Year, Four-Phase Plan to Create a River Center on the North River Fifty-five years ago, a small group […]
A New Way to Explore the Trails of Hanson!

NATURE by Kezia Bacon We’re quite fortunate here on the South Shore, when it comes to open space. Conservation land, wildlife sanctuaries, and nature preserves abound. There are more than […]
Fifth Graders Dive into Local Water Discovery with NSRWA WaterSmart Program

Fifth-grade students from a local Hingham Elementary School recently completed the NSRWA “Water All Around You” curriculum. This is a core component of the regional WaterSmart* education program, delivered to […]
Pooch Portrait Winners are Passionate About Their Dogs and Protecting the South Shore

As part of our WaterSmart program, we have been conducting pet waste surveys to help us educate the public on the topic of pet waste and how it affects our […]
New Member Benefit – One Free Yoga Class!

It’s no stretch to say your NSRWA membership helps the health of our waters. So how about a stretch for your health by the water? This year marks 30 years […]
New Places to Explore in 2026

NATURE by Kezia Bacon Happy New Year from Explore South Shore! Every January, I highlight new places in our area where the public can enjoy the outdoors. Some opened recently, […]
Rethinking Resolutions

By Becky Malamut, NSRWA River Restoration Coordinator This time of year, there’s a lot of talk about resolutions but declaring how you are going to change for an entire year […]