Shellfishin’ is still our tradition! After 2 ½ seasons of not being able to shellfish in our rivers, a portion of the shellfish beds will finally be reopened on January […]
Shellfish Beds to Be Reopened January 1, 2023!
25 Walks in Plymouth
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Measuring 134,000 square miles, Plymouth is one of the largest towns in Massachusetts. Fortunately for us, it offers quite a lot of open space. NSRWA’s […]
Discovery Continues into Fall with the NSRWA Estuary Explorers Program!
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association (NSRWA) had another wonderful year full of outdoor programming. In addition to our local multi-day recreation offerings and River Adventures kayaking expeditions, the […]
South Shore Residents Do Their Part at Beachgrass Planting Day
Sun, sand, and beachgrass! The North and South Rivers Watershed Association partnered with the Town of Scituate and the Scituate Beach Commission to host a Beachgrass Planting Day. On a sunny and warm Saturday in […]
Congratulations to the Winners of Our Twelve Handcrafted Fish Metal Garden Stakes!
Storm drains empty unfiltered water into our local streams, rivers, and ultimately the ocean. During rain storms, the excess flow of water from our streets, roads and sidewalks finds its […]
Water Quality Wrap-Up
The NSRWA has been monitoring water quality since 1994 as part of its flagship Riverwatch program, which has provided data on bacteria, temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, and conductivity every two […]
Speak up for Water Conservation in Massachusetts!
Please Send ONE email to MassDEP by November 18! Under current regulations, more than 50% of public water supply doesn’t have any water conservation requirements, even during drought. Climate change wasn’t […]
Salt Marsh Ditches of the South Shore – Part 2
By Jim Glinski, Scituate Author’s Note: Although the focus of this article is on the marshes of the North and South Rivers, the information and issues generally apply to the […]
Shellfishing Sit-in Shows We Wish to Shellfish!
Click here to see the photos from the Shellfishing Sit-in. On Tuesday, November 1, concerned citizens gathered at the Driftway in Scituate to protest the closure of the shellfish beds. […]
Explore Different Landscapes with these Suggested Walks
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent When you go for a walk, do you have a favorite terrain? Do you like to be near the water? Do you prefer to be […]