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!

Our esteemed Executive Director, Julia Blatt, will be stepping down at the end of this year after 16 dedicated years with Mass Rivers.As we prepare for this transition, Mass Rivers’ Board of Directors is committed to ensuring a smooth and successful succession process. We thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission during this period of change.

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