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.
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Aug 53 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!
May 84 min read
A New Rule for an Old Chemical: The EPA Moves to Limit PFAS in Drinking Water. Will it Do Enough to Decontaminate Polluted Rivers?
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.
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Please Make a Call to Thank Our State Representatives!
Thank you all for getting the word out to your state senators about the sewage notification bill (H.4921)! We heard from so many offices...
Jul 31, 20206 min read
Press Release: MA House passes sewage notification bill
MA House Passes Bill to Alert Residents of Sewage Overflows into Waterways (BOSTON) – The Massachusetts House of Representatives has...
Jul 31, 20203 min read
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Help move the sewage notification bill through the Senate!
We are delighted to share that last evening, under the leadership of bill lead sponsor Rep. Campbell and co-lead Rep. Provost, the...
Jul 27, 20202 min read
URGENT ACTION ALERT! Help us protect rivers and the public from sewage!
Please join us in calling your state representative today (7/27) or tomorrow morning (7/28) before 10 am to help pass the sewage...
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Congresswoman Lori Trahan Leads Push for Federal Funding to Help Rivers
We want to recognize Congresswoman Lori Trahan for her tremendous advocacy for water infrastructure funding in the latest U.S. House...
May 12, 20204 min read
Action Alert: Tell Your State Legislator to Oppose Mosquito Spraying Bill
Background: As you may recall from our recent action alert, Governor Baker recently filed a bill (H.4650, “An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus...
Dec 19, 20193 min read
144 Local Officials Sign Letter Supporting Bill to Provide Public Warnings During Sewage Spills
BOSTON – 144 elected and appointed municipal leaders from 61 communities today urged Massachusetts House leadership to move a bill...
Apr 12, 20192 min read
Action Alert: Tell the EPA to Withdraw Their Dangerous Proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to significantly narrow the scope of protections...
Jul 27, 20182 min read
Can you call your state representative today and ask them to protect public health?
When it rains, stormwater floods our state’s aging sewer systems. This mix of stormwater and wastewater can discharge into rivers and...
Jul 2, 20181 min read
Mass Rivers and nine watershed groups successfully move US EPA to protect water quality
Stormwater drain in East Cambridge.
Nov 27, 20172 min read
Can you make a call today to protect Massachusetts citizens from unsafe sewage in their rivers?
When it rains, stormwater floods our Commonwealth’s aging sewer systems. This mix of stormwater and wastewater can discharge into rivers...
Oct 4, 20172 min read
Make a call today to stop transfer of pollution control to state
Could harm water quality. The majority of the environmental community is strongly opposed to this bill because it will provide no...
Sep 27, 20171 min read
Mass Rivers Sues EPA Over Stormwater
Connecticut River Conservancy Ipswich River Watershed Association Jones River Watershed Association OARS – Organization for the Assabet,...
Jan 31, 20170 min read
Dec 3, 20152 min read
Federal officials brief state legislators on storm water permit
Curt Spaulding and Thelma Murphy of EPA Region 1 Spaulding said that the new permit, which was issued in draft form in September (and...
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
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