Welcoming Sara Pedersen, Operations Manager
Hi, my name is Sara and I am excited to be joining IRWA as the...
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Drip by Drip Adds Up: Fix Leaks During Drought
Did you know that household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually...
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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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