I’m Just a (Drought) Bill
If you grew up watching Schoolhouse Rock, you might remember “I’m Just a Bill” —...
Read MoreHad a good four days paddling – and my best beaver encounter…
Special guest blog post by Keith Attenborogh: Thursday, I was on the Ipswich River, putting...
Read MoreFinding Sacred Ground: A Member’s Journey into Nature-Based Spirituality
Hi I’m Kent Harrop a resident of Beverly, member of IRWA and founder of a...
Read MoreKnow Before You Go: How Fast Is the River Moving?
River conditions change all the time—especially with rain, drought, or dam activity. Before heading out...
Read MoreWhy Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
Spring has arrived and many species are on the move. Here’s a few tips on...
Read MoreCreating Collective Action
As you likely know, April 22nd every year is Earth Day, a day to celebrate...
Read MoreWATER Coalition Lobby Day Recap
Progress can be a frustrating concept. In an ideal world, we’d all come home in...
Read MoreResilient Rivers: Engaging Students in Watershed Science
Over the past few weeks, 7th-grade students from Wilmington, Middleton, Topsfield, Boxford, Ipswich, Hamilton, and...
Read MoreSave Water – Save Money – Harvest the Rain!
A Greenscapes Guest blog It seems every year we are experiencing more changes in precipitation...
Read MoreModernize Drought Management!
The Drought Bill (HD.1423/SD.1668) will modernize drought management in Massachusetts, and help keep Massachusetts’ water...
Read MoreDispatches from DC
Last week, Ipswich River Watershed Association’s Advocacy Program Manager, Zach Calderón, was in Washington, D.C...
Read MoreClam Flat Closures in the Ipswich River
We at the Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA) were saddened this week to hear that...
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