Mission and History: Leadership and Success

The mission of the Nashua River Watershed Association is to work for a healthy ecosystem with clean water and open spaces for human and wildlife communities, where people work together to sustain mutual economic and environmental well-being in the Nashua River watershed.

The Nashua River Watershed Association was founded in 1969 on the belief that every individual has the power to make a difference. That belief led to the clean-up of one of the nation’s most polluted rivers, an internationally recognized success story.

That same belief powers the work of the NRWA today, to act as a regional leader in natural resource protection and environmental education for our 32 watershed communities in north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire.

Our goals:

• Protect and advocate for our water resources
• Restore and protect river and stream corridors and aquatic ecosystems
• Protect and advocate for our land resources and terrestrial ecosystems
• Address impacts of climate change with nature-based solutions
• Provide science-based, hands-on environmental education for adults and youth
• Build an equitable and enduring organization

As a non-profit, our success depends on the support of members, donors, and volunteers. Help make a difference, now and for the future, by getting involved today!