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Dec 19, 20243 min read
Who Decides When Massachusetts is in Drought? And How?
Learn about the process behind drought declarations, the key decision-makers, and the factors they consider.
Nov 25, 20244 min read
Our Rivers are Dry- Here’s What Critical Drought Looks Like In Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is experiencing an unprecedented drought. See images showing drought across the state from local watershed organizations.
Oct 24, 20244 min read
EPA says Massachusetts must do more to protect waterways
Massachusetts rivers and streams are not adequately protected under state rules, according to a letter issued by the U.S. EPA on Oct 18th.
Aug 5, 20243 min read
2023-2024 Legislative Session Debrief
The Massachusetts legislative session just ended. Learn about Mass Rivers advocacy work and where our priorities ended up!
Jul 24, 20242 min read
ACTION ALERT: Help us pass the Drought Bill!
Write to your legislator to help us pass the Drought Bill in the Massachusetts legislature!
Jan 31, 20170 min read
Oct 5, 20160 min read
Aug 12, 20161 min read
Drought declaration expanded
Ipswich River Watershed Association Board of Directors stand in the river.
Aug 3, 20161 min read
Mass Rivers requests Governor to increase drought response
The Ipswich River, in Ipswich, below a dam. Photo courtesy of Environmental League of Massachusetts (July 31, 2016).
Oct 23, 20152 min read
Stormwater financing workshops entertain, educate
Participants at Stormwater Financing Workshop in Taunton The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance recently teamed with Bay State Roads and...
Sep 29, 20150 min read
Feb 5, 20151 min read
Advocating for better Water Management Act rules
Dry river bed The new Sustainable Water Management Initiative regulations are now in place, but as with many policies, the devil is still...
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