If you said yes, you are correct. Lawns can be overwatered. Too much water weakens the grass, makes it more susceptible to disease and causes “shallow root syndrome.” How much water do you use? To protect public health and safety, as well as our natural resources, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs recommends a […]
NSRWA Photo Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the NSRWA Explore South Shore Photo Contest have been determined. Prize Winners: 1st place: Lisa Irwin – Private NSRWA guided boat tour of the North River for six people (value: $500) 2nd place: Heather Guerard – Two tickets on a NSRWA boat tour of your choice (value: $150) 3rd place: Alison Dowd – A swag […]
Attend Important Upcoming Meetings
The NSRWA is in support of the following articles at these town meetings for their potential impact on the environment: Cohasset – Town Meeting, Monday, April 30 Proposed plastic bag ban Marshfield – Town Meeting starts April 23 Article 34. Plastic Bag Ban Town Meeting Warrant Norwell – Town Meeting starts May 7 Click here to read […]
Scituate Receives $227,309 Grant for Upgrade of the Scituate Reservoir Dam
This grant is one in a series of grants awarded to the town of Scituate as a result of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association’s and the Massachusetts Bays Program long standing partnership with the town. This grant will help to restore streamflow supportive of herring passage while at the same time protecting and […]
NATURE: A Pontoon Boat Cruise on the North River
by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent If you’re reading this article, you are probably aware of the North and South Rivers — two beautiful, healthy, tidal waterways whose watershed comprises much of the South Shore. Chances are, you’ve also spent some time there – perhaps by boat, or with a canoe, kayak or paddle board, or by […]