Take a trip with the NSRWA on both the North and the South Rivers! Experience some of the South Shore’s most picturesque views including the river’s mouth and the unique ecosystems of the salt marsh. Learn about the rich shipbuilding history, early life on the rivers, the Portland Gale of 1898, Native American history, as […]
Take a trip with the NSRWA on both the North and the South Rivers! Experience some of the South Shore’s most picturesque views including the river’s mouth and the unique ecosystems of the salt marsh. Learn about the rich shipbuilding history, early life on the rivers, the Portland Gale of 1898, Native American history, as […]
Join NSRWA for a fun weekend of fishing! Premier sponsor VERC Enterprises Friday, June 7–Sunday, June 9, 2019 $4,000 in cash and additional prizes for winning anglers! Click here to register. The tournament starts at 5:00 pm Friday, June 7, and catch records can be submitted for eligibility from then until 12:00 noon on Sunday, June 9. […]
Want to go paddling on the rivers but aren’t sure how to time the tides, where to put in or what the best itineraries are? It can be a little intimidating – but with a little guidance you can enjoy one of the most beautiful natural gems on the South Shore! This workshop is designed […]
The NSRWA’s new Stewardship Certificate is a program geared towards educating youth about the many unique local South Shore habitats, and engaging them to create a stewardship project that has a positive impact on their communities. Students will explore their own interests and passions as they work with the NSRWA to put together a project […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Lately I’ve become fascinated with a certain stretch of the Indian Head River. From the bridge on Cross and State Streets, at the Hanover-Hanson town line, to Luddam’s Ford Park in Hanover and Pembroke, the river flows for two miles through a peaceful, secluded valley. On the Hanover side, a […]
During Women’s History Month, NSRWA is excited to recognize several women whose sustained contributions to the Association have made a significant difference to the health of our watershed. A life-long resident of Hanover, Judy Grecco lives in the house once owned by her grandfather, “an old-fashioned pig farmer” who taught her to appreciate the natural […]
Volunteer Lisa Lenon is helping us reach new audiences to grow our NSRWA community. Lenon, our 2017 Volunteer of the Year, originally worked in our office cleaning up our database and sending out new member packets. She has now set her sights on helping us reach new audiences in our South Shore communities. We spoke […]
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent This winter has been mild so far, but let’s not forget the storms of last March. Spring doesn’t arrive until the 20th, and even then, we won’t necessarily be spared from snow, wind, and bitter cold. It’s not unusual to want to hibernate during the colder months, but stepping outdoors into a natural setting, even for a small […]
BYOB has a new meaning – Bring Your Own Bag. Whether it’s to the grocery store, farmer’s market, pharmacy or retail store, you can make a difference by using reusable bags. By pledging to use reusable bags you can help keep plastic bags out of our rivers, streams and oceans. According to MassGreen.org, 92 cities […]