2021 Spring River Cleanup Recap
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!
NepRWA Blog
April 20, 2021
2021 Spring River Cleanup Recap
Volunteers make a big impact along the Neponset River!
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
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 […]
NepRWA Member River Paddle
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 […]
July 2020 Water Quality Report
Lack of rainfall leads to reduced stormwater pollution and low water levels.
August 10, 2020
Fill out Your 2020 Census Form for the Environment!
The results of the census will determine the allocation of hundreds of billions of federal dollars, including those that support environmental programs.
August 1, 2020
Municipal Outdoor Water Restrictions | Neponset River Watershed
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 […]
July 28, 2020
Green Team Explores the Neponset River
Waders, nets, and teens make for a fun morning!
July 13, 2020
Recent Flooding in Norwood Emphasizes Need for Upgraded Infrastructure
The Town of Norwood was hit with an intense downpour on June 28 from a concentrated thunderstorm.
June 23, 2020
Improved Stormwater Bylaw Will Protect Milton’s Waterways
June 2020 -- Milton Town Meeting members overwhelmingly approve an update to the town's Stormwater Management Bylaw.