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Water concerns are not new to Ipswich residents. Above, a chart from the Willowdale USGS gauge and a marker along the river’s main stem show how flow in the river plummeted in August 2020 following a second drought declaration. The Town of Ipswich held a public meeting on Monday, January 11th to discuss, among other […]

Above: Brandon Boyd is often out in the field helping with restoration and monitoring on the Ipswich River and its tributaries. We are very lucky to have the support of many dedicated volunteers. Through our monitoring programs, events, gardens, office assistance and more these river heroes use their skills and time on behalf of the

Our heartfelt thanks to Ipswich River’s members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners who gave their support to the river during this unprecedented year. The river was there for you when you needed an escape from the nightmare of the pandemic. Despite the many urgent causes calling for your attention, you continued your support for the

The grant is part of ECCF’s new Essex County Land and Environment Initiative We are excited to announce we have received a new grant from Essex County Community Foundation! The grant is part of ECCF’s new Essex County Land and Environment Initiative (ECLEI), a countywide effort to improve the quality of life for residents by

Let’s work as a team to save our river and streams! What’s a more appealing summer day to you: sitting in a dry riverbed (as the Ipswich River Staff do above) or having fun on the water with family and friends? Riverbend was visited more than 2200 times in 2020 by members looking for an

The Annual Appeal, our single most important fundraiser of the year, is going strong. Our thanks to everyone who has already donated. When you make a gift to the Annual Appeal, you are shoring up the river’s resources and driving our mission forward. We are so thankful, and as part of recognizing all that our

Above Curb appeal doesn’t come at the cost of a healthy river or reliable water, as shown by Ann and her water-saving front yard.  A summer with two back-to-back drought declarations only four years after the worst recorded drought in the Ipswich River’s history has made the need for better water conservation clear. New England’s

At the Ipswich Illuminates premiere (pictured above), Katie Bernard and Marion Duval inspired with their film Protecting Fish Brook. Guest blog by volunteer, Topsfield Stream Team member, and creative Paddle-a-thon fundraiser Joel Hariton. It started when Katie Bernard reached out in 2019 to join a brand new Ipswich River volunteer corps, the River Wardens. Katie