UPCOMING EVENTS
A series of monthly, lunchtime webinars on a variety of dam removal topics to give municipal and NGO dam removal project managers the knowledge they need to successfully manage and carry out a dam removal project.
RECURRING EVENTS
Mass Rivers Connects
We host recurring calls for professionals in our member organizations to talk to others in the same role - whether that be scientists, executive directors, fundraisers, or others - to increase knowledge sharing and best practices among our community.
These are spaces to learn, share, and stay connected.
Executive Directors
2nd Tuesday bimonthly - 4 PM
Scientists / Monitoring
2nd Wednesday bimonthly - 2 PM
Environmental Justice and DEI
Quarterly
Small but Powerful
(Organizations with zero or one staff)
Alternating
4th Tuesday of the month - 11 AM
3rd Tuesday of the month - 4 PM
If you are a member organization and would like to join, contact Julia.
PAST EVENTS
December 5th, 2024 - 3pm
Join us (live on Zoom) for our Annual Meeting. Hear about NASA’s groundbreaking Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite program!
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November 14th, 2024 - 5:30-8:00pm
Revel with us at the Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation as we celebrate our vibrant community and shared successes.
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Annual Meeting 2023
We are pleased to invite you to join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting on December 7 at 3pm (live on Zoom)!
We're thrilled to have an awe-inspiring guest speaker this year - Kari Kastango! She's recently made waves by swimming the entire length of the Connecticut River (410 miles!), from its chilly start just a stone's throw from Canada to its salty finish in Long Island Sound, Connecticut.
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Stormwater Financing Workshops!
Mass Rivers Alliance and partnering organizations have developed a three-part Stormwater Financing Workshop Series to help municipalities learn about, and take advantage of, short- and long-term funding solutions for stormwater management. The workshops will guide municipalities in evaluating a variety of funding opportunities and will provide tools for developing long-term revenue streams through stormwater utility fees.
This is an opportunity to learn from state and federal agencies, local municipalities, and regional environmental and financial consultants.
WORKSHOP 2
July 26th, 2023
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Climate Action On & Off Screen
Climate doom got you down? Want to take action, but don't know where to start? Well, we've got you covered! Join us for an inspiring film screening on the banks of the Charles River about local climate solutions.
MAGAZINE BEACH, CAMBRIDGE
RESCHEDULED to August 3, 6:30PM
Earth Day Celebration at Wachusett Brewing Company
Cheers to clean water! Come by to check out our raffle of local prizes, live music, and a brand new custom Mass Rivers beer (it’s a honey blonde ale!) to celebrate.
A portion of the proceeds of the new beer will directly support our work to protect rivers and streams - it's the most refreshing way to help the environment this Earth Day
April 22
3:00 - 7:00 PM
Funding for Nature & Climate Lobby Day
In the offseason of our Lobby for the Rivers Day, we're partnering with statewide conservation groups to host a Lobby Day focused on investing in statewide nature & climate programs.
We'll organize small group meetings with legislators and provide talking points. All you need to do is bring your voice!
Kick off & workshop: June 21 on Zoom
Lobby Day: June 22 at the State House
Ripples of Hope:
3 Short Films,
Made in Mass
Trillium Studios is a local family filmmaking team creating content for non-profit organizations, educators, and anyone trying to make local change.
On April 14, we spoke with the team about how they started working on water and climate change, and the impact they hope their films have.
Stormwater Spotlight: Greater Boston
Three local experts explain how their organizations are tackling stormwater,
Thanks to Mystic River Watershed Association, Charles River Watershed Association, Neponset River Watershed Association, and Greater Boston Trout Unlimited.
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Lobby for the Rivers Day
2021 was our largest lobby for the rivers day yet, over 150 river advocates met with their legislators to talk about pressing environmental issues. Thank you to all who participated!
Mass Rivers teamed up with 5 local artists to hear how they incorporate environmental themes into their work.