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Taking Back the Great Marsh

Salt marsh once covered over 32 million acres of the globe’s surface, which is roughly...
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Searching for Fish Habitat

Here at IRWA, we talk a lot about fisheries restoration – especially for our unique...
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Call for Nominations: River Hero of the Year

When you think of a river hero, who comes to mind? Maybe it’s someone quietly...
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Where Did The Herring Go?

Over 10,000 years ago, the Ipswich River emerged from beneath the ice of a receding...
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Bacteria Monitoring Program Helps to Identify Threats to Water Quality

Bacterial pathogens, such as fecal coliform and E. coli, are one of the main sources...
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Mapping the Future: Wilmington Students Reimagine Their Town

During the first week of December, teachers at Wilmington Middle School hosted us in their...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What It Means for Your Giving

To: Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) SupportersFrom: Tracy Sopchak, Director of Development and Engagement THE...
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What’s Swimming In The Ipswich River?

You’ve probably heard us talk about herring, but have you ever wondered if there are...
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The River Has a Voice—And We Brought It to Beacon Hill

Last week, IRWA staff and supporters once again took to Beacon Hill to be the...
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Building a Resilient River, One Student at a Time

At the beginning of October, Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) once again partnered with Masconomet...
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Ipswich Mills Dam and the National Register: What Does It Mean?

The Local News recently published an article regarding the Ipswich Mills Dam and its eligibility...
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Fish + Phenology in the Ipswich River Watershed

Guest blog by Maeve Hitchcock Fish are an integral part of the Ipswich River Watershed...
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