Neponset River 2019 Water Quality Summary
Overall, it's a mixed outlook for the Neponset River, with outstanding dissolved oxygen, mediocre total phosphorus, and worsening E. coli levels.
September 2019 CWMN Report
The Neponset River makes a comeback with better E. coli, Phosphorus, and Dissolved Oxygen levels in September.
Volunteers Needed for Citizen Water Monitoring Network
This year's Citizen's Water Monitoring Network (CWMN) begins in May and we're looking for volunteers to who are interested in water quality sampling.
CWMN Volunteer Appreciation and Presentation of Results
The success of our water sampling program is due to the tremendous dedication of our CWMN volunteers.
River Flow Was Near Historic Low Until Massive Rain Event
It's important to remember that one day of rain is not always enough to make up for a month of dry weather.
Research Proves Effectiveness of Rain Gardens
Ishan Shukla, a young volunteer from Milton, is looking for ways to keep our streams cleaner.
Two New Rain Gardens in the ‘Shed!
Rain gardens help protect our water ways from harmful pollution found in runoff - including bacteria, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment.
Soaking up the Rain in the Watershed
There are many simple ways to prevent stormwater runoff from polluting our local waterways.
Water Quality Update – Summer 2014
Our volunteers have been hard at work taking water samples this year. The results are in for July 2014 and show dissolved oxygen is at low levels throughout the watershed in the summer months.
Good Time to De-Clutter the Medicine Cabinet
The following blog is re-posted with permission from the EPA. While National Drug Take-back Day has passed, it’s always important to dispose of all medicines properly. Check with your community to see if they have a specified drop-off area. See links below for more information. By Andrea Bennett 2013 October 24 For many of us, […]