The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is an environmental non-profit on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Through our role as the regional partner for the Massachusetts Bays Program, we coordinate multiple citizen science initiatives including river herring monitoring, horseshoe crab spawning surveys, and water quality monitoring. The position may also involve assisting with an […]
Volunteer and Make a Difference Locally
Start the new year right – sign up to be a volunteer! The NSRWA is dependent upon volunteers to help advocate for the health of our waters; to introduce people to the beauty and recreational opportunities along the rivers; and to educate children, families and adults about the history, ecology, wildlife and geology of the […]
The North and South Rivers – just the tip of the iceberg!
Did you know that our watershed ecologist, Dr. Sara Grady, also works outside of our watershed? Sara is also the South Shore Regional Coordinator of the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program (MassBays), which means she works on coastal issues from Cohasset to Plymouth. Here are some of the projects that she has been working on […]
Discovering the North River with Pontoon Trips for Kids
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association is helping kids discover the nature of the North River this summer. Thanks to a grant from Battelle, the NSRWA has the opportunity to take area kids on science focused trips on the organization’s pontoon boat. These tours include a professional captain and a naturalist. These 2 hour […]
NSRWA Partner Publishes Symposium Proceedings
The Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program (MassBays) recently published their 2015 State of the Bays Symposium proceedings for the public to review. This comprehensive report presents overviews of some of the research that is being done in the state to look at the health of our ecosystems. Read the report here. Photo Credit: Thompson […]