Watershed Organizations
Many rivers have active watershed organizations who promote access, ensure water quality and support paddlers and other river users. They can be sources of useful information and are doing some essential work in protecting and advocating for rivers that in many cases are battered by industry and water withdrawal. We encourage you to join us in helping them in their efforts.
Ipswich River Watershed Association
The Ipswich River Watershed Association, founded in 1977, is a group of citizens, scientists, businesses and communities concerned about the health of the Ipswich River and its watershed. Our aim is to protect nature and make sure there is enough clean, safe, reliable water for people, fish and wildlife. Since the founding, we have built a strong base of support through our donors, members and partnerships. We are a small organization with a record of big accomplishments.
The Ipswich River Watershed Association is the voice of the Ipswich River. We work to protect nature and make sure that there is enough clean water for people, fish and wildlife, today and for our children and theirs.
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Parker River Clean Water Association
The PRCWA is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the restoration and protection of the waters and environment of the Parker River and Plum Island Sound Watersheds.
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Merrimack River Watershed Council
Merrimack River Watershed Council is a local non-profit that focuses on making the Merrimack River cleaner, healthier, and more accessible.
Our vision is a Merrimack River Watershed where community and nature flourish together.
Our mission is to improve and protect the health of the Merrimack River Watershed for all people and wildlife.
OARS: Assobet, Sudbury and Concord Rivers
Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural and recreational features of the Assabet, Sudbury, and Concord Rivers, their tributaries and watersheds.
OARS aims to raise awareness of the natural beauty of the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord rivers, their habitat values and their importance to the watershed communities, as well as bring attention to the problems that affect the rivers. To assess the health of the rivers and safety for recreation, OARS conducts various monitoring programs on the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers, and on tributary streams.
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The Nashua River Watershed Association protects our water, our land, and our communities. Our geographic area of work is defined by the boundaries of the Nashua River watershed, an area that involves 32 communities in north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. And the term “watershed” also defines our approach to our work, addressing natural resource protection through both water and land protection programs. Our goal is to protect the Nashua River watershed now and for the future.
Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to protect, restore and enhance the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy and the law. CRWA develops science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we confront a changing climate.
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 with a mission to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources. Our vision is a vibrant, healthy and resilient Mystic River watershed for the benefit of all our community members. To achieve this, the Mystic River Watershed Association is protecting water quality, restoring important habitat, building climate resilience, transforming parks and paths, and inspiring youth and community members.
The Neponset River Watershed Association is a grassroots, member-supported conservation group working since 1967 to clean up and protect the Neponset River, its tributaries and surrounding watershed lands.
Our goal is a clean, healthy, accessible river and watershed, from the smallest headwater stream to the wide-open brackish water of the estuary.