NepRWA Strategic Plan Overview 2020-2025
NepRWA has identified six long-term strategic goals to guide our work.
NepRWA Blog
June 28, 2021
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 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 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!
2021 Spring River Cleanup Recap
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!
April 1, 2021
2021 Annual Meeting Agenda & By-laws
Sunday, May 2 6:30 pm-8:30 pm NepRWA’s Zoom “Ballroom” Agenda 6:30 pm – Virtual Reception with Board & Staff 7:00 pm – Welcome, Year in Review, and Business Meeting 7:30 pm – Featured Guest Speaker, Lawrence O’Donnell 8:15 pm – Kayak Raffle NepRWA By-laws 2021: Vote on Revisions to Statement of Purpose and Bylaws […]
March 30, 2021
Recap: Lobby Day 2021
Thank you to all the volunteers and legislators who participated in Lobby for Rivers Day on March 18th!
March 3, 2021
Watch for Amphibians on the Road
Be cautious when driving on rainy spring nights, as amphibians are crossing our roadways to travel to breeding sites.
February 16, 2021
Climate Ready Dorchester Plan
Learn about Boston's initiative to prepare the City for the long-term impacts of climate change.
January 27, 2021
Embrace-a-Stream Project: 2020 Update
NepRWA staff is working in partnership with Greater Boston Trout Unlimited (GBTU) to help save the Neponset River’s native brook trout, through a project called, Embrace-A-Stream. View video of the presentation here: View the Embrace-A-Stream PowerPoint presentation by Chris Hirsch, GBTU Project Lead, and Jennifer Rogers, NepRWA Project Manager The goals of the Embrace-A-Stream project […]
January 19, 2021
Native Trout Restoration Map
Our Native Trout Restoration Map is part of the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited “Embrace a Stream" Project
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.
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 […]
October 20, 2020
Milton Should Vote YES to Adopt the CPA
This fall, Milton residents have the chance to shape their community’s future.
September 1, 2020
Fall 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
Outdoor Water Restrictions in the Neponset Watershed
Low rainfall has put MA in a Level 2 – Significant Drought situation.
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 […]