Stormwater pollution and low flows due to non-essential water withdrawals are the two biggest problems facing the Ipswich River. Rain barrels address both these challenges, and offer a way for people in our watershed communities to save water and help keep water clean. The importance of rain to a watershed is multifaceted. Rainwater nourishes vegetation, […]
Ipswich River has recently said farewell to our Science and Restoration Director Brian Kelder. Brian had been at Ipswich River for seven years, leading critical initiatives such as our dam removal projects and the recently completed Great Marsh Barriers Assessment. He has also been the driving force behind our Parker-Ipswich-Essex Rivers Restoration Partnership. While we will miss him here at Riverbend, we look forward to
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Recently at Riverbend, many of our most committed river advocates gathered to learn about current advocacy efforts and strategize how we can mobilize our membership to best take advantage of upcoming opportunities to protect the river. Perhaps never before have there been so many once-in-a-generation opportunities to influence local, state and federal policy arriving all at
Join us on Saturday, June 16th for our Paddle-a-thon fundraiser and be a part of keeping our river clean and healthy. Last year, paddlers helped raise over $35,000 to monitor and protect the health of the Ipswich River. Help us raise money as a paddler or attend come celebrate with us at the party $25 per person
Tuesday, May 22nd — Staff from Cell Signalling Technology pulled into our Riverbend headquarters on perfect spring day. After a rainy weekend, the sun, warmth and gentle breeze were deeply appreciated. Especially so since this group of ten from CST had come to sweat and get their hands dirty. With energy, spurred higher by
We love having youth groups visit and helping them to learn about this wonderful river. Recently, the 4th grade students from the Glen Urquhart School in Beverly (pictured above) visited Riverbend to learn about the river and to help with the spring Herring Count. With a year-long 4th grade curriculum that focuses on “The Sea”,
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[rev_slider AM2018] Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at our Annual Meeting at Lincoln Hall in Boxford, and thank you Charles Costello, Chair of the Boxford Board of Selectmen, for the very warm welcome. After we applauded Chris Sandulli for her 4+ years of service as Board President, we welcomed
Annual Meeting Report: Thank You For Another Successful Year! Read More »
This scholastic year has been a great one for the Greenscapes program. The in-class 5th grade education program has made its return to schools who have been long-time supporters and has been been introduced to several schools new to the program. More kids than ever are learning about their water, and what they can do
