Happenings

January 19, 2021
January 8, 2021

Jan. 25 – Embrace a Stream Update – Zoom presentation

Join the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited (GBTU) Chapter Meeting for an update on the Embrace-A-Stream project, from Chris Hirsch, GBTU board member and Embrace-A-Stream Project Lead, and Jenny Rogers, NepRWA’s new River Restoration Director and Embrace-A-Stream Project Manager. January 25 6:30 pm – social 7-8 pm – presentation Register for the Zoom presentation here. Tune […]

January 5, 2021

Thank You for Your Advocacy

Although the Governor vetoed an update to the Commonwealth’s climate policy, he approved the sewage notification bill.

December 10, 2020
November 19, 2020

Support State Funding for Environmental Programs

The Senate Ways & Means Committee released its budget recommendation. And while environmental programs were largely spared significant cuts, we are supporting several amendments to boost funding to match the House budget proposal. Please contact your State Senator and ask them to support the following budget amendments: Amendment #163 offered by Senator Gobi Department of […]

November 18, 2020

Now is a Great Time to Give!

At year-end, there are many options for charitable giving, and 2020 presents some very special opportunities.

October 20, 2020
September 4, 2020

Join us for our lunchtime zoom talks!

You are invited to join us for a new monthly lunchtime series about the Neponset Watershed, presented by NepRWA staff and some of our many partners.

September 1, 2020

An Unbelievable Cleanup!

Despite COVID restrictions, over 300 volunteers gathered this past Saturday to clean up at 12 different sites near and along the Neponset River. After just TWO hours, they pulled out 10 tons of trash, filling multiple dumpsters and trucks. Here’s a list of just SOME of the items that were removed: 88 car tires 9 […]

August 31, 2020
August 24, 2020

Parting Words from our Summer Interns

While COVID-19 changed many things this summer, NepRWA was still able to host two wonderful college summer interns, Dayna Ullathorne and Claire Babbott-Bryan. Here, in their words, is how they spent their summer with NepRWA… by Dayna Ullathorne Why does the ecological health of our watershed matter? Watersheds are biodiverse habitats that support a wide […]

NepRWA Member River Paddle

On August 15, NepRWA staff members, Andres and Declan, guided a small group of NepRWA members through the beautiful Rice Islands in Mattapan. We unloaded our canoes at the Central Ave canoe launch and then parked our cars on Central Ave and Maple Street in Milton, which is roughly a five-minute walk back to the […]

August 10, 2020

Watery Weed Pull

Recently, a group of 25 volunteers joined NepRWA staff to remove water chestnut from Silk Mill Pond in Canton.

August 1, 2020

Municipal Outdoor Water Restrictions | Neponset River Watershed

Outdoor water restrictions are put in place to ensure an adequate supply for drinking water and fire fighting — in addition to having enough water for agriculture and wildlife. Please do your part to reduce water use. Visit your town website for the most up-to-date outdoor water restrictions. Town of Canton Water & Sewer Division […]

July 28, 2020
July 13, 2020