“Who is paying for this?” is one of the more common questions that comes up around dam removal. It’s an important question and one that deserves transparency. Dam removal is an expensive endeavor that can often incur significant costs well before the actual dam removal part happens. That is why there are plenty of grant […]
If you’ve been following IRWA for any time at all, you’ve probably heard us talk over and over about our top two priorities to protect and restore the health of the river: water withdrawals contributing to low flows and dam removal. And as we make inroads on both of these issues, we’ve increasingly gotten the
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It’s almost fish counting season! So let’s talk about fish – specifically herring – and the Ipswich River. Why do we count fish? Since 1999, the Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) has organized annual herring counts. Historically, the Ipswich River supported a robust and stable population of Alewife Herring (Alosa pseudoharengus), anadromous fishes that are
“The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men.” – Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi (1883) Calling all artists! The Ipswich Arts Association, in collaboration with Ipswich River Watershed Association, is putting out a call for art inspired by the Magic of the Ipswich River. Selected artwork will be
A key component of the work of IRWA’s resiliency program is our advocacy efforts- to support, protect, and improve our River through key policy decisions and sustainable resource management efforts. However, it’s sometimes hard to talk about advocacy accomplishments because they are often incremental and don’t usually involve a ribbon cutting complete with fish-themed dessert.
We love the Ipswich River, and we know you do too! It’s where we go to paddle, play, explore, and discover. It’s our source of water and is a crucial habitat for lots of our favorite animals. In this season of love, we’re inviting you to make a valentine, write a poem, or letter to
The Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) seeks a self-directed, goal-oriented, strategically minded Executive Director (ED) to lead our organization into the future. The Association is an inclusive, member-driven, and highly collaborative organization working on behalf of our natural environment and the more than 350,000 residents and the businesses on the North Shore who rely on
Here at Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) we were in awe of mother nature, and the increasingly visible effects of climate change, after the series of snow and rain storms swept across the region in January. Here’s what those storms looked like from our perspective: Flooding of all types. Did you know that our region
