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 Climate projections predict longer stretches of record breaking heat and drought will be the new normal for New England summers. This was certainly true this year. Back in late June, the River’s flow dropped below the level record in June 2016, which was the beginning of the worst recorded drought in the River’s history. […]

Returning Kerry Mackin intern Grace Evans was well prepared to deal with the uncertainties of a summer during COVID-19. Read all about her summer on the river! Hello again! While it seems I started helping out this summer so recently, my last day is quickly approaching. While my plans for the year were drastically altered

 At a recent remote presentation, Restoration Manager Kaitlyn Shaw and Colin Lawson of Trout Unlimited premiered the Howlett Brook Restoration project video (above) and answered questions about the project. This regional case study is funded by the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grants Program and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Forest

Tufts intern Ngodoo Atume and Kerry Mackin intern Grace Evans enjoy a paddle downriver from Riverbend. Below, Ngodoo shares her first paddling experience and what she’s learned in her time interning at Ipswich River. I visited the Town of Ipswich for the first time this past week on a beautiful sunny Thursday. Ryan, the Programs

Our Restoration Manager Kaitlyn Shaw is moving on, to work for the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA). Says Kaitlyn, “as the herring must return to the sea, so shall I.” Photo credit Eric Savetsky. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of this fantastic organization! I believe that watershed management begins at the

There are many reasons why someone might want a green grass lawn, whether for visual appeal, as a manifestation of social aspirations, or for family enjoyment. It’s natural that anyone who does want a green lawn would ignore or react against advocacy that urges residents to let their lawn go brown. If you don’t want

Tim Mathews and John Sheedy of the MA Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Managers assess the types of fish found in Howlett Brook watershed. After completion of restoration and fish stocking, we will repeat these assessments to track progress towards restoring the migratory pathway. Restoration projects continue to move forward following our most recent

Grace Evans and Adam Clark (first and second on left) lead volunteers in pulling invasive Pepperweed from the Great Marsh before it can see and spread further. Each summer the Great Marsh has been under an attack by a well-designed intruder. Perennial Pepperweed is an invasive species native to Europe and Western Asia that was