The NSRWA has hosted interns for decades (in fact our ecologist Sara Grady was an intern in 1998 and our executive director Samantha Woods was an intern in 1995). We […]
Former NSRWA Interns – What Are They Doing Now?
North and South Rivers Shellfish Beds Closed Due to Wastewater Failure in Rockland
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries informed the towns of Scituate and Marshfield to close the North and South Rivers shellfish beds after being notified by […]
Competitively-Priced Green Electricity Comes to Cohasset, Marshfield, and Scituate
It’s been a long journey, but Cohasset, Marshfield, and Scituate Community Electricity is finally here! Several years ago voters passed articles authorizing their Selectboards to secure residents and businesses lower-priced […]
Ask Your Legislators to Co-sponsor the Drought Bill
It is the beginning of the new legislative session on Beacon Hill and time to help us pass the proposed Drought Bill filed by Senator Eldridge & Representative Meschino as SD.142/HD.1557 Currently […]
Top 10 Properties in 2022
We were curious what Explore South Shore properties you were interested last year. According to your searches on our website, the top 10 locations in 2022 were: 1. Rexhame Beach, […]
Sowing Seeds for Climate Change
As part of a generous grant from the First Parish Church in Norwell, the NSRWA led a program called Climate Change Conversations Lead to Action. As part of that program, […]
Shellfish Beds to Be Reopened January 1, 2023!
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 […]
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 […]