Each spring, millions of river herring migrate into Massachusetts’ coastal waters to begin their annual migration up of our coastal streams and rivers. They are returning to the place of […]
Herring Counters Needed – Be a Citizen Scientist!
Construction Begins on the Temple Street Dam Removal
Another year, another dam removal! In mid-February, construction trucks mobilized on Temple Street in Duxbury and began deconstruction of the Temple Street Dam. This is the uppermost barrier on the […]
How the Clean Water Act Works at the Local Level
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]