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

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

Last week the legislature's budget conference committee released their budget proposal for FY21 - including significant budget increases...

A big thank you to you, our supporters and partners, for making this another successful year for rivers in Massachusetts! In 2020, the...

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...

Late last week, the Trump administration took another major step forward in revoking some of the most fundamental national protections...

There has been yet another attack on our federal protections for rivers and streams. We need your help to let Congress know this new...

Please 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...

This past week, Mass Rivers organized a sign-on letter opposing updates to the state hydropower dam regulations that could potentially...

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

The state legislature has taken its first step to move forward a bill that would require public notice in the event of sewage discharges...

We need your help to pass a bill that provides funding to address the impacts of climate change in Massachusetts! Please call your...

“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...

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has proposed new regulations for hydropower dams that would harm our rivers. DOER...

Recently, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Mass Rivers prioritizes...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to significantly narrow the scope of protections...

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

A big thank you to the 83 legislators who have signed on in support of An Act promoting awareness of sewage pollution in public waters...

In 2018, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Wild and Scenic River System. In the wake of the impressive...

We are excited to announce the kick-off for our 2019 Lobby for the Rivers Day! With environmental regulations being rolled back weekly at...