State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of more than 60 […]
Suspected Avian Influenza on the South Shore
Third Herring Brook sampling with X-Cel Conservation Corps
Third Herring Brook is a five-mile tributary to the North River that forms a border between Norwell and Hanover. It plays an important role in supporting river herring. The North […]
New for 2025! Check Out These 9 Places to Enjoy the Outdoors
NATURE by Kezia Bacon Happy New Year, fellow nature enthusiasts! It’s January, which means it’s time for me to write about the new trails, paddling spots and public parks that […]
What Inspires You to Protect Our Waters?
As the year comes to a close I am asking you to think about what inspired you most by the work of the NSRWA? Was it the over 5,000 youth […]
Build a Watershed at Home
Looking for something fun to do at the table with family over the holidays? Don’t talk politics, talk watersheds! Try making a watershed model. All you need is water, pepper, […]
Enter to Win One of 3 Amazing Books
Did you know that storm drains empty unfiltered water into our local rivers and streams? During rain storms, the excess flow of water from our streets, roads and sidewalks finds […]
Short Walks: 15 More Trails to Explore
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent The other day, while out-and-about doing what felt like an endless stream of holiday errands, I treated myself to a quick stop at the Hanover […]
Marshfield Residents – Take Action to Support Expanding Our Parks
In a few weeks, Marshfield residents will be asked to vote to approve $228,900 in CPA funds for the design, engineering, cost estimate and permit preparation for a new section […]
We are Thankful for You… and Tryptophan
We are Thankful for You! During this season of gratitude, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and dedication to the North and South Rivers […]
South Shore in a Significant Drought
Living in New England, we are used to erratic weather but this year’s fall drought, wildfires and red flag warnings have taken many of us by surprise. Last week, the […]