Ever wonder what goes into protecting our watershed from the pressures associated with rapidly rising development rates? Well, it’s complicated. The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (WPA )is known nationally as one of the most effective waterways protection laws in the country. The WPA is our state’s primary waterways protection, but within the law is a […]
Ipswich River staff recently led state legislators on a tour around the watershed to visit some of our highest priority restoration sites which could benefit from the flood of federal and State funding that will become available in the next 12-18 months. Due to a combination of left over federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Above Kayakers paddle against the current below the Ipswich Mills Dam. In addition to numerous ecological benefits, removal of the dam would remove barriers require portage between the fresh and salt water sections of the river. The Town of Ipswich have announced that they are beginning work to fulfill the scope of the recently awarded
Above Ipswich River’s Executive Director Wayne Castonguay and Senator Bruce Tarr are long time allies in improving the future of water management in our region. Together on the North Shore Water Supply Resiliency Task Force, Wayne and Senator Tarr will be exploring alternate sources of water to relieve the strain on the Ipswich River. All
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Each year, we enjoy working with the next generation of river advocates. This year, we are seeking two motivated individuals to join our team through paid internships. Science and Restoration Analyst Our Science and Restoration programs include a variety of activities designed to restore aquatic habitat in the Ipswich, Parker and Essex Rivers through flow
The Ipswich River Watershed Association seeks candidates for a full-time Planning & Resiliency Program Manager (PRPM) to join our team. The PRMP reports to the Executive Director and is primarily responsible for developing and leading implementation of our various river resiliency plans and actions, primarily via our collaborative partnerships and overseeing related environmental education programming.
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This is my farewell blog. After nearly two years at Ipswich River, first as Environmental Planner and then as Director of Policy and Planning, it is time for me to move on. I was fortunate to have worked on so many exciting projects over the last two years. We welcomed new members to Riverbend through
Above MassDEP Scientists, Peter Mitchell (in water) with Shervon DeLeon and Mason Saleeba are deploying a data logger in Maple Meadow Brook in Wilmington that will continuously monitor conductivity levels through the winter as part of a chloride monitoring study. High chloride levels are connected to road salt and this study includes loggers at 8
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