Barriers and Incentives for Dam Removal
Up Against the Wall is the culmination of a semester long project by the Tufts University Urban and Environmental Planning Graduate Student’s Field Projects Course. Rachel, Meredith, Cullen and Savannah-Nicole worked diligently to develop and administer a series of interview questions to dam owners in the Parker-Ipswich and Essex River watersheds and conducted literature reviews to
Anthonia Ogudipe
Hello everyone, My name is Anthonia Ogudipe and I am a 2019 Summer Intern at the Ipswich River Watershed Association. I am currently a Master of Science student at Tufts University studying Sustainable Water Management. Prior to this, I practiced as a commercial and regulatory lawyer for over six years in Nigeria. My love for
People of Paddle-a-thon
The first ever Paddle-a-thon was four years ago and since then it has continued to grow. More paddlers, more sponsors, more funds raised, and more awareness about the Ipswich River and its challenges. That the event has grown so much is all thanks to the many people who have supported it over the years. Without
Attendees thrilled to see stand of Glossy Ibis during field portion of the Tidal Crossing Workshop
Thanks to the generous support of the Massachusetts Environmental Trust Grant program, we have been working with the North Atlantic Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative to develop and test a new Tidal Stream Crossing protocol. We offered two workshops in the use of the protocol and plan to offer more in the future. During our day-long workshop in Newbury, MA, Scott Jackson
Get the Tools You Need to be a River Ambassador
One of your most powerful tools as a river supporter is your ability to share why you love the Ipswich River and feel it is worth protecting. Watching someone experience the river for the first time or teaching them something completely new about their water is extremely rewarding. After all, who doesn’t like to talk
Put Your Smart Phone to Work!
These days, it seems like technology is advancing at an alarming rate, and we are left wondering if our reliance on technology is becoming problematic. At this year’s Great Marsh Symposium there were comments made about getting students into nature and off their smartphones. But if you’ve ever tried to pry a tablet from a