Upcoming Events
The topic for the Street Level Everett speaker series is Parking Fight! - Discover how America’s parking policies have reshaped cities, fueling the housing crisis. Discover how rethinking parking could transform urban life, sustainability, and community well-being.
Join us on Wednesday, March 5th from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the first public meeting for the Mystic Shoreline Revitalization Plan. Share your vision for accessibility and ecological improvements along the Mystic River in West Medford.
Join MyRWA, TreesMedford, and Malden Tree Warden Chris Rosa for a "how to plant and care for trees" workshop!
Join us on Sunday, May 19th for the 28th Annual MYSTIC RIVER HERRING RUN AND PADDLE! You can run, walk, and/or paddle — or volunteer to make this event a success!
Come join the Mystic River Watershed Association, the Little Mystic Channel Steering Committee, Boston Community Preservation Act, CharlesNewtown Housing, and others for the GRAND OPENING celebration for the new and improved Little Mystic Plaza along the Little Mystic Channel in Charlestown.
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The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) builds solutions so that all people across the watershed, no matter who you are or where you live, have safe and easy access to nature and a healthy environment. MyRWA is rooted in science and the understanding of environmental injustices. We believe access to information and opportunities to learn about the natural world empower us all to work together for a better future in the Mystic. Explore our programs:
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MyRWA wishes to honor and acknowledge the indigenous communities native to this region and its past, present, and future. To our knowledge, the watershed is on the colonized lands of the Massachusett, Nipmuc, and Pawtucket tribes. The name “Mystic” comes from the term that these tribes used for the river — “Missi-Tuk,” which means “great tidal river.” As you explore the watershed, we encourage you to learn with us about its past and current indigenous heritage.