Watery Weed Pull
Recently, a group of 25 volunteers joined NepRWA staff to remove water chestnut from Silk Mill Pond in Canton.
Happenings
August 10, 2020
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
Water Temperature Report
A months-long temperature study provides key information for native brook trout.
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.
Neponset River Paddle Events
BYOB (bring your own boat) and join us for a fun time on the river!
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.
June 1, 2020
What is a Fish Kill?
While unsettling, it's not unusual to see dead fish floating along a lake or pond shoreline as the waters warm up.
Where Does Your Drinking Water Come From?
In the Neponset River Watershed, drinking water supplies vary based on the town that you live in.
May 30, 2020
Fish Kills
From Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife– The sight of dead and dying fish along the shores of a favorite lake or pond can be distressing and trigger concerns about pollution. Fish do act as the “canary in the coalmine,” so it’s natural to think a fish kill is an indicator of a problem with […]
May 11, 2020
Call to Action – Contact your legislators today!
NepRWA recently partnered with members of the Watershed Action Alliance of Southeastern Massachusetts to plan a legislative breakfast at the State House, but unfortunately had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Climate change represents a significant public health threat and adequate funding for environmental programs is essential to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather, […]
NepRWA 2020 VIRTUAL Annual Meeting
Be part of the fun at our first-ever online Annual Meeting!
May 6, 2020
Water Conservation Presentation
April 2020 — We’ve made our 5th-grade water education materials available to teachers, students, and parents during the COVID-19 school shutdown. To see more materials, including a slide show about polluted stormwater runoff, videos, and handouts, click here. Please email Outreach Director, Nancy Fyler if you need additional materials or if you have any questions. […]
April 20, 2020
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"!
April 13, 2020
Can the fish cross the road?
It may sound silly, but this question is actually key to understanding the health and future of the Neponset River watershed.
The Plastic Problem: How litter gets from us to the water
Photo: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/plastic-trash-rides-ocean-currents-arctic The Journey of Pollution Pollution is a major issue affecting the health of our waterbodies. More than 8 million tons of plastics and other trash finds its way to the ocean each year. According to research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, if the rate of pollution does not decrease, there will be more […]
Embrace-A-Stream Continues Despite Challenges
We've joined forces with Greater Boston Trout Unlimited on a major new effort to save the Neponset's native brook trout.
April 12, 2020
Photos: Easter egg hunt
Seek and ye shall find!
April 9, 2020
A Unique Spring Cleanup During Earth Week, April 19-26
Going for a walk? Bring a trash bag!
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Statement
NepRWA is moving forward with the work of protecting our water, wildlife and land, and like you, we are adapting.