Among the most beautiful and environmentally important features of the South Shore coastline are the salt marshes that form in the estuaries where the region’s rivers meet the sea. These […]
Prioritizing South Shore Salt Marshes for Restoration
Holly Days: 14 Walks with Holly Trees
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Here on the South Shore, our woodlands are dominated by Eastern white pine trees, along with plenty of oaks and maples. American Holly trees (Ilex […]
2023 NSRWA Annual Meeting Honors Volunteers
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association held their annual meeting on Sunday, November 5 with a full house at the beautiful Ferry Hill Center. The year 2023 has seen […]
Eelgrass Survey Finds Declines In Average Percent Cover Since 2019
The 2023 eelgrass surveys in Duxbury, Kingston, and Plymouth bays were highly successful, with eight sampling days between July 21st and August 21st. In total, eight boat captains and 12 […]
Recommended Reading – Let Our Rivers Flow Book Series
We are excited to announce the Let Our Rivers Flow recommended reading series! Over the coming weeks, the Hanover, Hanson and Pembroke libraries will display books with a focus on […]
Welcome Alex Mansfield!
Alex Mansfield is joining NSRWA as the Watershed Ecologist and the South Shore Regional Coordinator for the Massachusetts Bays National Estuary Program. He holds an MS of Environmental, Coastal, and […]