July/August 2021 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
The rainy month of July had a big impact on the water quality in our local streams.
Happenings
September 18, 2021
Superfund Designation for the Lower Neponset River
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 13, 2021
Sat., Oct. 9 from 9am-11am – The Ancient Volcano in our Backyard
The Ancient Volcano in Our Backyard Saturday, October 9th, 9 to 11 am Rain date: Sunday, October 10th, 9 – 11 am Join Les Tyrala, registered geologist, on this NepRWA geologic walk in the Blue Hills Reservation, as we explore the 440 million years old Blue Hill Volcano bedrock and the more recent glacial features. […]
September 10, 2021
Global Warming Quiz
Courtesy of NASA.
Tues., Oct. 5 – EPA Lower Neponset River Superfund Meeting
On Sept. 8, the EPA proposed to add the Lower Neponset (3.7 miles between Mother Brook and the Baker Dam) to the National Priorities List.
August 27, 2021
Sun., Sept. 19 & 26 – Free! Family Fly Fishing Clinic / Meet an Aquatic Scientist
FREE Family Science & Fly Fishing Series Sunday, Sept. 19 & 26 Sponsored by NepRWA and Greater Boston Trout Unlimited (GBTU) You may have heard, fishing and especially fly fishing have taken off during the pandemic, well here is your chance to learn. Our two organizations are sponsoring a series of events over two Sundays […]
August 18, 2021
Seeking Volunteers! – Neponset River Fall Cleanup – Sat., Sept. 25
Join NepRWA staff and volunteers as we clean up the waterfronts and parklands along the Neponset River!
Seeking Volunteers! Neponset River Fall Cleanup – Sat., September 25
Join NepRWA staff and volunteers as we clean up the waterfronts and parklands along the Neponset River!
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!
May 14, 2021
Canton High School Poster Project: Spring 2021
Students design creative solutions to educate the public about reducing stormwater pollution.
May 12, 2021
NepRWA by-laws 2021
The new NepRWA by-laws were voted in at the 54th Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Summary of Proposed Changes New Statement of Purpose New Bylaws Old Statement of Purpose Old Bylaws A huge “thank you” to our Governance Committee and pro-bono attorney Michael Andresino for working on this project!
April 20, 2021
2021 Spring River Cleanup Recap
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!