Hager GeoSciences Inc tow a self contained floatable GPR unit across the Ipswich River above the dam to investigate the bedrock layer at the proposed upper falls location. Thanks to our project partner- the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) we were able to move forward on two Priority Dam Removal Projects. The Ipswich Mills Dam […]
Joel Hariton (above left) shares his challenge for Paddle-a-thon 2020; walking for the herring that he hopes will one day run past his home in Topsfield. Delighted to learn that in a few years herring will be once again running up the Ipswich River and past my home on Howlett Brook, I will be walking
Rather than a mono-culture lawn made up only of overly thirsty blue-grass, a Greenscapes lawn works with nature and welcomes a variety of native plants to provide natural fertilization, color, texture, and food for wildlife. Gardening is a great way to stay productive and get outside during physical distancing. Did you know that your outdoor
Sandy Rubchinuk is a River Warden and the President of the Middleton Stream Team, giving her lots of experience in maintaining river stretches and landings. Here, she works on a blowdown just below Route 1. The River Warden volunteers are stewards of the Ipswich River Water Trail. Each month they assess the state of the
Susie Winthrop (center) is a long-time advocate for the Ipswich River. In 2014, she and fellow volunteers prepared granite blocks representing those in the S. Middleton Dam. The founding members of the Free our Rivers & Streams Campaign purchased the blocks at auction, raising $9,000 for a free flowing Ipswich River. (Left to right: Mary
Whether charging forward on the Charles River or taking a beer break, Dan Heiter knows that paddling safety is the first step to having a great time on the river. Check out Dan’s advice for paddling while physically distancing below. By now, the term social distancing is something we are all familiar with and learning
Patrick paddles Lago Lleu Lleu in southern Chile as one of several expeditions done with his outdoor sports collective, Bestias del Sur Salvaje. This lake was once rated as one of the most pristine lake in South America, but Patrick and his group picked up a ton of trash during their three days spent paddling
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On Tuesday, April 7th, we presented Remembering River Herring, the first of the Ocean of Rivers remote events. The presentation, given by Ipswich River staff Ryan O’Donnell, Kaitlyn Shaw, and Rachel Schneider, explains what has happened to herring populations in the Ipswich River watershed and why it is important to bring them back.
