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 […]
NepRWA has identified six long-term strategic goals to guide our work.
For just $5 you can get the Neponset River Paddler's Guide and explore Boston's "Hidden River"!
Students in North Quincy High School's Design & Visual Communications class were assigned a different type of design project this spring.
Watch a presentation by Susan Bator from GZA as she teaches us about PFAS - the "forever chemical".
Students design creative solutions to educate the public about reducing stormwater pollution.
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!
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!
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 […]
Thank you to all the volunteers and legislators who participated in Lobby for Rivers Day on March 18th!
Be cautious when driving on rainy spring nights, as amphibians are crossing our roadways to travel to breeding sites.
Learn about Boston's initiative to prepare the City for the long-term impacts of climate change.
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 […]
Our Native Trout Restoration Map is part of the Greater Boston Trout Unlimited “Embrace a Stream" Project
Although the Governor vetoed an update to the Commonwealth’s climate policy, he approved the sewage notification bill.
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 […]
This fall, Milton residents have the chance to shape their community’s future.
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.