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.
Happenings
December 16, 2021
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!
October 27, 2021
September 2021 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
An extra big thank you to our CWMN volunteers who quite literally weathered the storm for our September water sampling event.
October 26, 2021
Call to Action-We’re Close but Not Quite There on ARPA Funding for the Environment
Please Thank Your Legislators for Prioritizing Climate Resilience Funding—and Urge Them to Do More! Our legislature has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to increase support for critical programs that will dictate the future of our environment, communities, and climate resilience – but they need to hear from you. The Massachusetts House of Representatives has released its proposal […]
October 15, 2021
Date TBD – Nature Bioblitz – Pezwick Park, Norwood
Upcoming event! This event was postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled for spring 2022. The bioblitz will take place at Pezwick Park Sumner St, Norwood Meet by the Norwood Garden Apt. tennis courts, Hampden Drive. Help seek out, observe, and tally the wildlife and plants that live near—or in—Traphole Brook and […]
September 28, 2021
Another Terrific Fall Cleanup
More than 400 volunteers turned out for the Neponset River Cleanup on September 25.
September 18, 2021
July/August 2021 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
The rainy month of July had a big impact on the water quality in our local streams.
Superfund Designation for the Lower Neponset
On September 8th, the EPA formally proposed to add the Lower Neponset (3.7 miles between Mother Brook and the Baker Dam) to the National Priorities List.
September 10, 2021
Global Warming Quiz
Courtesy of NASA.
July 26, 2021
Urge Your Legislators to Prioritize Climate Resilience Funding!
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest state and local recovery funds toward building climate-resilient communities.
July 8, 2021
Neponset River Report Card: 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a water quality report card for the Neponset River and the bacteria “grades” can be seen in the map below. The report card shows the result of water samples taken from various locations across the 120-square mile Neponset River Watershed and is made possible through NepRWA’s Community […]
June 30, 2021
Neponset River Report Card: 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a water quality report card for the Neponset River and the bacteria “grades” can be seen in the map below. The report card shows the result of water samples taken from various locations across the 120-square mile Neponset River Watershed and is made possible through NepRWA’s Community […]
June 28, 2021
NepRWA Strategic Plan Overview 2020-2025
NepRWA has identified six long-term strategic goals to guide our work.
June 23, 2021
Get a Neponset River Paddler’s Guide
For just $5 you can get the Neponset River Paddler's Guide and explore Boston's "Hidden River"!
June 14, 2021
Art Students in Quincy Get Creative about Stormwater Outreach
Students in North Quincy High School's Design & Visual Communications class were assigned a different type of design project this spring.
June 11, 2021
Spring ’21: An Update From the Field
Volunteers and Citizen Scientists play an essential role in many projects across the Watershed.
June 3, 2021
The Forever Chemical: PFAS & Your Drinking Water
Watch a presentation by Susan Bator from GZA as she teaches us about PFAS - the "forever chemical".
May 26, 2021
Wed., May 26 – Boston – Neponset River Greenway Design Public Hearing – 7 pm
Join the live virtual design public hearing to learn more about this exciting project!