What's new at Mass Rivers?

Massachusetts is experiencing an unprecedented drought. See images showing drought across the state from local watershed organizations.

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

The Massachusetts legislative session just ended. Learn about Mass Rivers advocacy work and where our priorities ended up!

The EPA is moving to limit PFAS in drinking water. Learn about the history of PFAS and other steps needed to be taken to ensure clean water.

In 2023 Mass Rivers helped secure $40 million in new state money for the environment! Read on to learn more about our budget advocacy.

Mass Rivers, together with the Ipswich River Watershed Association, and the Parker River Clean Water Association, jointly notified the EPA o

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...