Another Dam is Gone
The Canton Ave. Dam in Milton has finally been removed!
Water Temperature Report
A months-long temperature study provides key information for native brook trout.
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.
Hotspot Update July 2018
The 2018 Hotspot season is underway and major issues remain at the Dedham Transfer Station
Removing Pests in Milton
Chris & Annie are working hard to remove Phragmites, an invasive plant, in Milton. NepRWA staff and volunteers are working to remove Phragmites to help restore Pine Tree Brook in Milton. The plan is to cut back the dead material from past year’s growth and burn the cut reeds (seen in the video) for site […]
Stormwater Upgrades: Wendell Park, Milton
NepRWA and the Town of Milton are partnering to clean up polluted stormwater runoff by upgrading Wendell Park with a series of six tree filter boxes.
Unearthing the History of Harling’s Mill
Much like a river, uncovering the history of Harling’s Mill took unexpected bends with many side channels along the way.
Restoring Trout Habitat in Pine Tree Brook, Milton MA
Brook trout are almost unheard of in greater Boston, which makes the Pine Tree Brook population a very rare and special population worth protecting and conserving.
CWMN Results: May 2017
The water sampling results are in and the findings are encouraging. Kudos to the Norwood DPW for the progress they've made toward a healthier Meadow Brook.
Hotspot Program
We're working to identify and fix problem sites along the Neponset!
Hotspot Update: 8/3/2016
The Hotspot program is already showing signs of success.
Drought Photos: Dry and Drier
Aquatic life stressed as water recedes in the Neponset and its tributaries
Milton’s Town Farm Sold for Residential Development
313 years after Governor William Stoughton of the Massachusetts Bay Colony left the land in trust to benefit Milton's poor, Milton's 34-acre Town Farm is being sold for residential development.
New Small Dam Projects in the Pipeline
After some initial setbacks, our small dams program has regrouped and is now targeting three dams on Pine Tree Brook in Milton. We've also been working on a list of "micro" dams that can be remediated using volunteer crews.