Updated June 15, 2022 — Significant Drought Declared for Southeast and Northeast Regions in MA “With Massachusetts continuing to experience dry conditions in much of the state over the course of the last several months, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared a Level 2-Significant Drought in both the Northeast and Southeast […]
Updated June 15, 2022 — Significant Drought Declared for Southeast and Northeast Regions in MA “With Massachusetts continuing to experience dry conditions in much of the state over the course of the last several months, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared a Level 2-Significant Drought in both the Northeast and Southeast […]
NepRWA's 2022 Annual Meeting is now in the history books.
It was a perfect day for enjoying the Neponset River, Greenway Trail, and DCR parks!
June 2022 — NepRWA staff has been working with a diverse staff from the Town of Foxborough and Fuss & O’Neill to get the word out about both the project and provide general education about climate-driven stormwater flooding and drought. For more information and to provide feedback, visit the project website. Events have included: an […]
The US EPA announced the addition of the Lower Neponset River, between Mother Brook in Hyde Park and the Baker Dam in Milton/Dorchester Lower Mills, to the "National Priorities List" on March 14, 2022.
EPA formally proposed to add the Lower Neponset (3.7 miles between Mother Brook and the Baker Dam) to the National Priorities List
There's good news to report on some priority bills.
January 2022– We are pleased to announce a year-long partnership with the Castle Island Brewery through their Fiver Charitable initiative. The Fiver Initiative is a charitable giving program supported by global sales of Fiver, Castle Island’s year-round Hazy IPA. For every giving year – the period from December 1st through November 30th – they will contribute […]
Join NepRWA staff and volunteers as we clean up the waterfronts and parklands along the Neponset River!
With your help, the Neponset River and its ponds, streams, and parks are becoming healthier and more accessible!
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!