What's new at Mass Rivers?

At the beginning of January the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection released updates to the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) and the Massachusetts 2024/2026 Integrated List of Waters for public comment. The updates included the removal of the lowest water quality classification for waterbodies (Class C), as all of the waterbodies in Massachusetts have now exceeded that threshold.

On July 31, 2025 Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed a lower court's decision that the state can legally require registered water users to restrict nonessential outdoor water use during droughts!

Mass Rivers and Partners File Brief to Support MA Water Conservation Rule

The Drought Bill is Mass Rivers' top priority for this legislative session and we need your help to get legislators to cosponsor the bill!

Explore the EPA's Residual Designation Authority for stormwater permitting and how it impacts us in Massachusetts.

Learn about Mass Rivers' 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities for our advocacy to protect and restore rivers in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts is experiencing an unprecedented drought. See images showing drought across the state from local watershed organizations.

The Massachusetts legislative session just ended. Learn about Mass Rivers advocacy work and where our priorities ended up!

The EPA is moving to limit PFAS in drinking water. Learn about the history of PFAS and other steps needed to be taken to ensure clean water.

Late on January 12, Governor Baker signed H.4921 into law! This is an excellent step in protecting public health, water quality, and a...

Yesterday the Senate and House signed off on a budget for FY20 that included increases for our three top river-related budget priorities!...

This past Thursday, Mass Rivers hosted our second Lobby for the Rivers Day. This day of advocacy on Beacon Hill provides an opportunity...