What's new at Mass Rivers?

if you’re wondering, “what can I do about it?” here are three tangible things you can do to help our rivers, the environment generally, and human and wildlife health here in Massachusetts.

We need your help! We're pursuing the Protect Water and Nature Initiative as a question on the November 2026 ballot. This week, the entire coalition begins the first phase of the Protect Water and Nature Initiative, and we need your help to collect over 100,000 signatures by mid-November.

In this post we’ll explore Combined Sewer Overflows, or CSOs, and how they hurt waterways in certain areas of the state.

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

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.

Learn about how stormwater pollution is regulated in Massachusetts through an MS4 Permit and what you can do to help!

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

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