Source to Sea: One Day, One River, Endless Possibilities
On Thursday, July 2, amidst a good old-fashioned New England heat wave, I joined two veteran staff members and several of our summer interns on a tour of the Ipswich River Watershed. As a relatively new member of the staff, I am still learning about the river, the land that surrounds it, its many uses,…
From RStudio to the River: My Summer with IRWA
Hi! My name is Fiona Monahan. I’m a senior at Reed College in Portland, Oregon completing a degree in environmental studies concentrated in biology. I applied to work for IRWA because I had heard amazing things about their restoration and conservation work and felt that their mission aligned with my enthusiasm for informed stewardship. I…
IRWA’s Community Bioblitz makes its debut at Riverfest!
Supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET), IRWA staff ran a Community BioBlitz at this year’s Riverfest! A BioBlitz brings community members together to identify and record as many species as possible within a designated area. These observations help establish a baseline of local biodiversity, providing valuable information that can be used…
Meet our Inaugural River Hero, Harley Monteiro!
About a year ago, IRWA began discussing ways to recognize the watershed’s unsung heroes, the folks and groups doing the quiet work in the background for nothing more than the love of the river and its ecosystem. We came up with the River Hero program, an award to highlight exactly these people and organizations. During…
Welcoming Sara Pedersen, Operations Manager
Hi, my name is Sara and I am excited to be joining IRWA as the new Operations Manager. I have a passion for non profits, nature and operational management! I began my career in Texas as a Services and Program Director of a state-wide nonprofit and then transitioned to teaching. When my family moved back…
Drip by Drip Adds Up: Fix Leaks During Drought
Did you know that household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide? (image below from: https://www.epa.gov/watersense/fix-leak-week) That’s drinking water that has been pumped, treated, and transported into homes just to be wasted due to running toilets and dripping faucets! Fortunately, this can usually be an easy fix, which will not only…