River conditions change all the time—especially with rain, drought, or dam activity. Before heading out for a paddle, it’s a good idea to check the river flow so you and your crew are prepared for the conditions. At IRWA, we use real-time data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) streamflow gage right here in […]
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Spring has arrived and many species are on the move. Here’s a few tips on what to do if you spot a turtle crossing the road: If you must help: Spotted Turtle Bonus! Spotted turtle hatchlings belong to the 10% survival club—that is, 90% of turtle eggs are destroyed/eaten during the first 24 hours after
As you likely know, April 22nd every year is Earth Day, a day to celebrate environmental protection and take action in your community to steward your local environment. Here in New England, Earth Day usually coincides with the very start of spring, when this season’s growth is just emerging. It’s also a great time to
The Drought Bill (HD.1423/SD.1668) will modernize drought management in Massachusetts, and help keep Massachusetts’ water supplies and rivers healthy in a changing climate. Last session, the bill made historic progress by passing the Senate. Most bills take multiple attempts—let’s make this the year it finally becomes law! Take 5 minutes to help:Ask your state legislators
Last week, Ipswich River Watershed Association’s Advocacy Program Manager, Zach Calderón, was in Washington, D.C. There, at a New England Council roundtable discussion, he met Kelsey Cruickshank, Director of Policy and Government Relations for American Rivers, and Rebecca Salay, Chief of Staff for Congresswoman DeLauro from Connecticut, who serves as the Ranking Member on the
We at the Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) were saddened this week to hear that the clam flats in the Ipswich River will be closed permanently. While IRWA had no involvement in this decision, we recognize the difficulty of the decisions made by state officials and the town of Ipswich to comply with federal regulations
How does that old saying go, April advocacy brings May policy? Event invitations bring policy legislation? Something like that. The point is, IRWA is investing time this Spring in planting and cultivating its legislative agenda to bring about change, and you are invited! We are so excited to expand our advocacy footprint on Beacon Hill,
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We’re excited to receive a $50,000 grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)! This funding will help us and our PIE-Rivers partners expand water quality monitoring across local rivers, streams, and lakes. The data we collect will be verified and used by MassDEP to protect and improve water quality under the Clean Water
