NSRWA recently received grant funding to support further study of the removal of two dams on the South River. A total of $12,000 was awarded by the Baker-Polito Administration through […]
2018 Painted Rain Barrel Raffle
The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, in conjunction with WaterSmart South Shore, held a painted rain barrel raffle. The NSRWA is collaborating with ten artists and groups on the […]
South River Herring Can’t Get Past the Dam Fish Ladder!
In the spring, river herring migrate almost nine miles from Massachusetts Bay to the fish ladder on the South River at the Veterans Memorial Park dam in Marshfield in order […]
Attend Important Upcoming Meetings
The NSRWA is in support of the following articles at these town meetings for their potential impact on the environment: Cohasset – Town Meeting, Monday, April 30 Proposed plastic bag […]
Should We Ban Plastic Bags?
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent You know how when you enter the grocery store, there’s a receptacle where you can recycle your plastic shopping bags? I always see it and […]
Exploring Carreiro Woodland and Two Mile Farm
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Glancing at a map of the North River as it flows through Marshfield, one sees a lot of green. The riverbank is now a nearly contiguous […]
Friends of the South River Park receives Grant Funds for Meadow Restoration
If you have driven by The South River Park on Route 139 in Marshfield throughout the past 3 years you might have noticed volunteers hard at work performing all kinds […]
Visiting Marshfield’s John Little Conservation Area
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent I led a walk last weekend at the John Little Conservation Area in North Marshfield. In preparation, I spent some time reviewing the history of that particular part of town. […]
Marshfield Proposes Plastic Bag Reduction
The town of Marshfield, like Plymouth and Duxbury before them, is considering a ban on single-use plastic bags. There is current state legislation being considered on the topic, but there […]
NSRWA’s 24th Annual New Year’s Day Walk
Visit the Pratt Conservation Land & South River in Marshfield Monday, January 1, 2018 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Join the NSRWA for the 24th year of ringing in the […]