Native Trout Restoration Map
Our Native Trout Restoration Map is part of the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited “Embrace a Stream" Project
Our Native Trout Restoration Map is part of the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited “Embrace a Stream" Project
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 […]
Although the Governor vetoed an update to the Commonwealth’s climate policy, he approved the sewage notification bill.
Community advocacy - and the Community Preservation Act - successfully preserve critical open space in Quincy.
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 […]
At year-end, there are many options for charitable giving, and 2020 presents some very special opportunities.
This fall, Milton residents have the chance to shape their community’s future.
Dry weather means dry streams and low Dissolved Oxygen
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.
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 […]
Low rainfall has put MA in a Level 2 – Significant Drought situation.
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 […]
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 […]
Lack of rainfall leads to reduced stormwater pollution and low water levels.
The results of the census will determine the allocation of hundreds of billions of federal dollars, including those that support environmental programs.
Recently, a group of 25 volunteers joined NepRWA staff to remove water chestnut from Silk Mill Pond in Canton.
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 […]
A months-long temperature study provides key information for native brook trout.
Waders, nets, and teens make for a fun morning!
The Town of Norwood was hit with an intense downpour on June 28 from a concentrated thunderstorm.