Restoration of stream flow in the Ipswich River has long been a central mission of our work. To this aim, we began a partnership project in the spring of 2016 with the Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) and local communities to explore an innovative technique being used elsewhere in the country. This new approach, Community […]
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Ipswich River staff led the Town of Essex’s Community Resilience Workshop to help identify areas that are vulnerable to weather-related threats and how to make the town more resilient. The vulnerabilities and strengths in the town’s infrastructure as well as societal and environmental conditions were examined as they relate to impacts from extreme storms, variable
The Miles River is a major tributary of the Ipswich River, flowing from its source in Beverly through extensive wetlands before reaching the Ipswich River in Ipswich. Surrounding wetlands provide good habitat for wildlife, but the Miles River has water quality problems that include low flow and high levels of fertilizer nutrients from surface runoff.
To carry on environmental stewardship, it’s important to get kids out in nature. Studies have shown that those who grew up with the outdoors as part of their lives are more likely to care about environmental issues and make eco-friendly choices. If those experiences in nature are fostered so that children learn to be curious
If you’ve ever driven down East Street, just past Masconomet High School and heading toward Middleton, then you’ve driven over Thunder Bridge. Perhaps you’ve caught the bright flash of a kayak passing through the trees, seen a fisherman standing on the sand, or watched local kids clamoring for their turn to jump off the landing’s
We’re highlighting our RiverWatch monitors because they are the driving force behind our Clean Water Program (and are generally amazing). A year ago, I wrote about two of our Middleton RiverWatch monitors braving a very cold spring morning for the sake of the river: “Some river testing days, Liz Cameron admits, she has to put
Friday, March 2nd– Amidst pouring rain and intense gusts, the school day continued as usual for the students at Essex Technical High School, with one exception. On the ground floor, informational tables were being set up for Taste of Essex; an event organized to give everyone in the school’s community the chance to explore all
Keeping water clean is an important part of protecting the Ipswich River. This job requires community members coming together and looking out for the river. This basically describes the RiverWatch program; a community driven, volunteer monitoring program which tracks indicators of river health. Many dedicated individuals take part in the program and we are pleased
