May 2022 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
Water quality looked promising with low E. Coli levels, high dissolved oxygen, and low phosphorus levels.
Happenings
July 7, 2022
June 20, 2022
Municipal Outdoor Water Restrictions | Neponset River Watershed
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 […]
June 15, 2022
NepRWA Annual Meeting Recap
NepRWA's 2022 Annual Meeting is now in the history books.
June 13, 2022
View Neponset Day Photos
It was a perfect day for enjoying the Neponset River, Greenway Trail, and DCR parks!
June 7, 2022
Drought Action Needed Now
We urge you to contact your legislators and ask them to pass the bill to protect water supplies across drought regions.
June 3, 2022
Foxborough Green Infrastructure Project: 2022
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 […]
May 30, 2022
Neponset River Paddle Event
BYOB (bring your own boat) and join us for a fun time on the river!
May 23, 2022
annual
April 26, 2022
Our 2022 Spring Cleanup was a Great Success!
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who participated in the Neponset River Watershed cleanup.
April 19, 2022
Neponset Day 2021
Sunday, June 12 from 9 am-1 pm DCR Neponset II Park, Dorchester At the Corner of Granite Avenue & Hill Top Street, Dorchester Join us along the Neponset River and the Greenway Trail as we celebrate our diverse communities — and the beautiful natural habitats and wildlife along the River. This is a FREE, family-friendly, […]
March 31, 2022
NepRWA Events — 2023
February 2023 — We’re busy planning for a fun year and already have a list of events for you! Check back often for updates. Sign me up for NepRWA emails so I can stay up-to-date on events, volunteer opportunities, and projects — and/or follow us @neprwa on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We rely on volunteers […]
NepRWA Events — 2022
Join us for some (or all) of our fun events in 2022!
March 14, 2022
Lower Neponset River Designated a Superfund Site
EPA formally proposed to add the Lower Neponset (3.7 miles between Mother Brook and the Baker Dam) to the National Priorities List
February 9, 2022
Legislative Update: February 2022
There's good news to report on some priority bills.
February 5, 2022
NepRWA Partners with Castle Island Brewery
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 […]
February 2, 2022
2021 Annual Neponset River Water Quality Report
The 2021 annual water quality results are in! Watch the video below or read the report to get the latest update on the Neponset River, streams, and ponds.
December 16, 2021
Call to Action: No Electronic Billboards in the Neponset Estuary!
The Neponset Estuary is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern and needs to remain protected.
December 2, 2021
Neponset Brook Trout Study: Final Report
During the course of this study, we surveyed trout at over 60 sites, assessed 113 culverts, and engaged 54 volunteers in over 1000 volunteer hours!
November 30, 2021
October 2021 Water Quality Report (CWMN)
Our October sampling event was a dry one, with no large rain events happening in the 72 hours prior.
November 8, 2021
Greenways Challenge 2022
With your help, the Neponset River and its ponds, streams, and parks are becoming healthier and more accessible!