by rmplaskon | Aug 2, 2024 | MVP Project, News
The NRWA is working with the communities of Ashburnham, Fitchburg, Groton, Leominster, and Pepperell to understand local climate change issues and ways that we can use Nature-based Solutions to address those issues. With input from local citizen and municipal... by rmplaskon | Aug 2, 2024 | News
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) has issued an advisory involving fish contaminated with Per & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Nashua River. Towns impacted include, but are not limited to: Clinton, Lancaster, Harvard, Shirley,... by rmplaskon | Aug 2, 2024 | News, Whitney Dam Project
Under a grant from the MA Division of Ecological Restoration (DER), the NRWA is helping to lead outreach and information efforts in Ashburnham in regards to the town’s decision to remove the Whitney Pond Dam. The NRWA views dam removal on a case-by-case basis.... by rmplaskon | Aug 9, 2022 | News, Upcoming Programs
In 2022, the NRWA presented this speaker series on “Climate Impact in the Nashua River Watershed: What is Happening and Actions We Can Take”. Each presentation was recorded and is available for viewing thru links on this page or on our YouTube channel. 2022... 
by rmplaskon | Oct 26, 2020 | News
The Nashua River Watershed Association is grateful to receive a Massachusetts Environmental Trust (MET) grant of $16,000 to install twelve to fifteen temperature dataloggers in Coldwater Fish Resource (CFR) streams. MA Fish & Wildlife defines CFRs as “a waterbody... 
by rmplaskon | Jul 26, 2018 | News
As we head outdoors to hike in the woods and fields, or to work and play in our yards, we need to be aware of the presence of ticks, at all times of year when the temperature is above freezing. Ticks like damp, shady, leafy areas, where they can wait for a person or...