Above A preview performance at Ipswich Illuminates is part of the Ocean of Rivers event series. These events are part of the outreach effort for the Howlett Brook Restoration project. Skiers, runners, bikers, hikers, fisherfolk, and outdoorsy types of every kind have felt the local impacts of a changing climate. Says Executive Director Wayne Castonguay, […]
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Working on behalf of the Ipswich River, and getting out to enjoy it? Thumbs up from Tessa Devoe and Grace Evans (left to right). THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED! We’re hiring! The Ipswich River Watershed Association seeks a full time Development & Administration Coordinator. This is an exciting time to join the organization, as we
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River supporters like the attendees of the 1/23 Walk of Boston Brook (above) are the key to protecting the river for current and future generations. Increased water demand, resource inequity, and a global climate crisis. These are but a few of the big new challenges for achieving our three-part mission to protect Clean Water, provide
In March, 1986 the Water Management Act (WMA) was enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature following the recommendation of a Blue Ribbon Commission appointed by the Governor to address the increasing conflicts over the Commonwealth’s limited water resources. The Act requires the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to regulate the quantity of water withdrawn from both
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Projections, available in the state’s Drought Management Plan, predict more frequent short and long term droughts in the future due to climate change. A new phenomenon called “flash droughts” is also predicted. Flash droughts standout from other droughts for their fast onset and rapid deterioration in conditions. Year round and across the state we are
Above The historic 2016 drought revealed failings of the state’s former Drought Management Plan. Vandana Rao, Director of Water Policy for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), referenced both the historic 2016 and 2020 droughts at the January 21st meeting of the Water Management Act Advisory Committee. In her presentation on the
Above The Water Management Act Advisory Committee meeting was attended by several watershed advocates. On Thursday, January 21st the Water Management Act Advisory Committee met for the first time in 6 years. At the meeting, the State Department of Environmental Protection announced a new plan to condition registrations during droughts. Current registered withdrawals are exempt
A new round of grant funding is coming to a town resiliency project several years in the making. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) awarded a Coastal Resiliency grant to the Town of Ipswich for the next phase of the Riverwalk project. Ipswich River Watershed Association will produce a video series with assistance
