NSRWA, as part of the Eastern Massachusetts Water Quality Monitoring Coalition, is excited to report that the coalition will be receiving Mass DEP funding for water quality monitoring this spring. […]
Water Quality Grant Awarded
Balancing Streamflow for Fish with Seasonal Water Demands in Scituate
Since 2007, NSRWA has worked with the Town of Scituate to balance municipal water demand with ecological streamflow requirements. The goal is to restore more natural seasonal flows and providing […]
Volunteer Herring Counters Still Needed
Thank you to the more than 80 volunteers who have already signed up for our 2024 herring count! We still have many counting slots to fill at all of our […]
Art on the Green Coming Soon
NSRWA is excited to announce that we are working with local artists, Sally Dean Mello and Cathy McCarthy, on a collaborative art installation for the new “green” at Hanover Crossing […]
Nature Places to Know: How to See Them All
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? If you’re reading this column, your answer is probably “Yes.” Do you have favorite spots? The ones you return […]
Herring Counters Needed – Be a Citizen Scientist!
Last year was a heartening one for local fisheries scientists. After several years of declining river herring numbers, 2023 saw a significant uptick throughout many Massachusetts rivers. Our own Herring […]
Remembering Herb Emilson
When Herb Emilson retired in 1995 he started a second career in philanthropy, using his business acumen to help South Shore nonprofits improve their outcomes for the communities they served. […]
Shellfish Beds are Now Open
Shellfish Beds are Now Open On Friday, February 9, the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) released a notification stating that the shellfish in the North and South rivers are safe […]
Now Hiring – Part-Time Community Engagement Assistant
Now Hiring Part-Time Community Engagement Assistant Apply on Indeed. The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. (NSRWA) is a growing environmental nonprofit organization located on the South Shore of […]
My Winter Clamming Adventure
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Shellfishing is a longstanding tradition on the North and South Rivers, dating back thousands of years. When we slide on our rubber boots, scoop up […]