What's new at Mass Rivers?

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!

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

Learn about the process behind drought declarations, the key decision-makers, and the factors they consider.

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

Massachusetts rivers and streams are not adequately protected under state rules, according to a letter issued by the U.S. EPA on Oct 18th.

Write to your legislator to help us pass the Drought Bill in the Massachusetts legislature!

Want to protect your water supply during drought? Ensure wildlife habitat? Maintain your favorite swimming hole? Take 5 minutes to send...

The most recent drought map, published mid June. It's summer in New England! Sunny days full of ice cream trucks, beach days, and...

Spring has barely sprung and already most of Massachusetts is experiencing drought conditions with lower than normal streamflow and...