Publications and Links
Watershed Management Plan

Spearheaded by IRWA, a regional initiative brought together stakeholders from throughout the watershed to identify and implement solutions to the low flow problems in the Ipswich River and its tributaries. Under its old name - "The Ipswich River Task Force" - this group initiated studies that investigated the causes of low flows in the watershed, including the definitive study published by the U.S. Geological Survey in 2000. The Task Force evolved to the Watershed Management Council, reflecting the long-term nature of its mission and formalizing its role as an advisor to the state and federal regulatory agencies.

The Ipswich River Watershed Management Plan, released in 2003, serves as the 5-year Watershed Action Plan for state planning purposes.

Ipswich River Watershed Action Plan (pdf)