On Wednesday, August 15th, our intern Andrew Staley and our watershed ecologist Sara Grady went snorkeling to gather information about the past mussel enhancements made by the NSRWA near the […]
Hanover Mall Update
NSRWA Executive Director Samantha Woods attended the public forum on the Hanover Mall last week and spoke about how the NSRWA is working in partnership with the mall to remove the dam they own […]
Thank You to Our FundRacers and Their Supporters
Our heartfelt thanks to our FundRacers and their donors for generously supporting the Great River Race. The funds raised directly benefit our Estuary Explorers program to bring more kids to […]
2018 Harvest Moon Feast
Monday, October 1st, 2018 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Mill Wharf Restaurant Online ticketing has closed, but you can still buy tickets at the door. Join us for our premier fall event, […]
Visiting the Waterfalls of Massachusetts
NATURE by Kezia Bacon, Correspondent Quite by accident, I visited two of our state’s Top Ten waterfalls this summer. One weekend in late June, I went to the Berkshires for […]
Stormwater Permit Goes Into Effect
Following a lawsuit by 10 environmental groups including NSRWA, a long-awaited federal stormwater permit went into effect for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on July 1. The permit requires municipalities to take additional steps to […]
Is it possible to overwater your lawn?
If you said yes, you are correct. Lawns can be overwatered. Too much water weakens the grass, makes it more susceptible to disease and causes “shallow root syndrome.” How much […]
The Great River Race Isn’t Just for Racers!
The Great River Race is a bit of a misnomer. It is an amazing paddling event on the North River, but not everyone that participates is a serious racer. Lots […]
NSRWA Seeking Environmental Educator
This position is a full-time salaried environmental educator for the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, a 48-year-old nonprofit with a purpose to protect our waters through education and engagement […]
2018 Painted Rain Barrel Raffle Winners Announced
The winners of the NSRWA WaterSmart Painted Rain Barrel Raffle have been chosen. From the paper entries submitted at area libraries and the online entries, the following winners […]