Apr 9, 20212 minDrought Conditions Declared in Most of MASpring has barely sprung and already most of Massachusetts is experiencing drought conditions with lower than normal streamflow and...
Jan 13, 20212 minBREAKING: Governor Signs the Sewage Notification Bill! Late on January 12, Governor Baker signed H.4921 into law! This is an excellent step in protecting public health, water quality, and a...
Dec 7, 20201 minGreat Budget News!Last week the legislature's budget conference committee released their budget proposal for FY21 - including significant budget increases...
Dec 19, 20193 minMass Rivers Gears Up for 2020A big thank you to you, our supporters and partners, for making this another successful year for rivers in Massachusetts! In 2020, the...
Nov 1, 20191 minLimited Time Only – Mass Rivers Swag!It’s that time of year again… Show your love for rivers (and support for Mass Rivers) with a “Stand up for Rivers” t-shirt! We love our...
Sep 17, 20192 minMajor Federal Water Protection Repealed Late last week, the Trump administration took another major step forward in revoking some of the most fundamental national protections...
Sep 17, 20193 minFight Back Against Federal Efforts to Limit Clean Water ProtectionsThere has been yet another attack on our federal protections for rivers and streams. We need your help to let Congress know this new...
Sep 12, 20191 minMass Rivers Annual Meeting and DinnerPlease join us for a wonderful evening of great company, good food and lots of talk about water on December 4th at the First Church in...
Jul 31, 20192 minMass Rivers Pushes Back On Hydropower ProposalThis past week, Mass Rivers organized a sign-on letter opposing updates to the state hydropower dam regulations that could potentially...
Jul 22, 20191 minRivers Win Big in New BudgetYesterday the Senate and House signed off on a budget for FY20 that included increases for our three top river-related budget priorities!...
Jul 18, 20194 minEnvironment Committee Moves Forward Sewage Notification BillThe state legislature has taken its first step to move forward a bill that would require public notice in the event of sewage discharges...
Jun 13, 20192 minACTION ALERT: Tell your legislators to support funding to address climate change impactsWe need your help to pass a bill that provides funding to address the impacts of climate change in Massachusetts! Please call your...
Jun 6, 20192 minFirst Mass River Summit brings member groups from across the state (and Rhode Island!)“We’re a different breed in the Berkshires.” “I wish people wouldn’t talk about ‘the towns’ as if they’re completely separate. The towns...
May 17, 20193 minACTION ALERT: Help Us Protect Rivers from Hydropower Dams!The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has proposed new regulations for hydropower dams that would harm our rivers. DOER...
Apr 22, 20192 minACTION ALERT: Thank MA House Ways and Means Committee for Supporting Rivers!Recently, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Mass Rivers prioritizes...
Apr 12, 20192 minAction Alert: Tell the EPA to Withdraw Their Dangerous ProposalThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to significantly narrow the scope of protections...
Apr 1, 20191 minSecond Mass Rivers Lobby Day a SuccessThis past Thursday, Mass Rivers hosted our second Lobby for the Rivers Day. This day of advocacy on Beacon Hill provides an opportunity...
Mar 6, 20192 minLegislators Cosponsor Sewage Pollution Notification BillA big thank you to the 83 legislators who have signed on in support of An Act promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters...
Feb 13, 20192 minA Wild and Scenic Coalition is BornIn 2018, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Wild and Scenic River System. In the wake of the impressive...
Feb 5, 20192 minRegistration open for Lobby for the Rivers Day 2019!We are excited to announce the kick-off for our 2019 Lobby for the Rivers Day! With environmental regulations being rolled back weekly at...