Neponset River Paddle Events
BYOB (bring your own boat) and join us for a fun time on the river!
Happenings
May 1, 2022
Sat. May 21 – Bioblitz – Traphole Brook, Norwood
Saturday, May 21 from 1-3 pm Traphole Brook, Norwood Meet at Norwood Garden Apartment Tennis Courts Join NepRWA staff and naturalists as we seek out and tally the wildlife and plants that live near—or in—Traphole Brook and Mill Pond in Norwood. This is a FREE event. All ages are welcome! We will provide guides, […]
Save the Date! NepRWA Annual Meeting, June 8
Join us as we gather with members and friends from near and far and reflect on an interesting year!
April 29, 2022
Sat. June 11 – Lake Massapoag Cleanup – 8:30am
Join friends and neighbors as we spread out around beautiful Lake Massapoag in Sharon to show it some TLC!
April 26, 2022
Our 2022 Spring Cleanup was a Great Success!
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who participated in the Neponset River Watershed cleanup.
April 19, 2022
Save the Date! Sun. June 12 – Neponset Day
Sunday, June 12, 9 am-1 pm Neponset II Park, Dorchester At the Corner of Granite Avenue & Hill Top Street, Dorchester Join us along the Neponset River and the Greenway Trail as we celebrate our diverse communities — and the beautiful natural habitats and wildlife along the River. This is a FREE, family-friendly, public event. […]
March 31, 2022
NepRWA Events — 2022
Join us for some (or all) of our fun events! NepRWA’s 2022 events are listed below (through September 17). In some cases, the date, time, and locations still need to be confirmed. If you require more information about an event, please email the NepRWA staff member listed below the description. For any additional event questions, […]
NepRWA Events — 2022
Join us for some (or all) of our fun events in 2022!
March 14, 2022
Lower Neponset River Designated a Superfund Site
EPA formally proposed to add the Lower Neponset (3.7 miles between Mother Brook and the Baker Dam) to the National Priorities List
Lower Neponset River Designated a Superfund Site
The US EPA announced the addition of the Lower Neponset River, between Mother Brook in Hyde Park and the Baker Dam in Milton/Dorchester Lower Mills, to the "National Priorities List" on March 14, 2022.
February 9, 2022
Foxborough Green Infrastructure Project: 2022
December 2021– The Town of Foxborough was recently awarded a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The goal is to identify potential areas that would benefit from green infrastructure to treat polluted stormwater runoff and reduce the increased flooding we expect as a result of climate change. […]
Legislative Update: February 2022
There's good news to report on some priority bills.
February 5, 2022
NepRWA Partners with Castle Island Brewery
January 2022– We are pleased to announce a year-long partnership with the Castle Island Brewery through their Fiver Charitable initiative. The Fiver Initiative is a charitable giving program supported by global sales of Fiver, Castle Island’s year-round Hazy IPA. For every giving year – the period from December 1st through November 30th – they will contribute […]
February 3, 2022
Seeking Volunteers! Neponset River Spring Cleanup – Sat., April 23
Join NepRWA staff and volunteers as we clean up the waterfronts and parklands along the Neponset River!
February 2, 2022
2021 Annual Neponset River Water Quality Report
The 2021 annual water quality results are in! Watch the video below or read the report to get the latest update on the Neponset River, streams, and ponds.
December 16, 2021
Call to Action: No Electronic Billboards in the Neponset Estuary!
The Neponset Estuary is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern and needs to remain protected.
December 2, 2021
Neponset Brook Trout Study: Final Report
During the course of this study, we surveyed trout at over 60 sites, assessed 113 culverts, and engaged 54 volunteers in over 1000 volunteer hours!
November 30, 2021
October 2021 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
Our October sampling event was a dry one, with no large rain events happening in the 72 hours prior.
November 8, 2021
Annual River Fund 2021
The accomplishments of 2022 begin with your 2021 year end contribution!
Greenways Challenge 2022
With your help, the Neponset River and its ponds, streams, and parks are becoming healthier and more accessible!