NEWS
Highlights from 2024
show up for clean water this January
2025 will be a critical year for clean water in the Mystic River watershed. Important permits, green infrastructure projects, and combined sewer overflow controls will all move forward this year. Cities change rivers, but we can change cities to make rivers healthier too. Start the year off by joining us and making your voice heard at two significant upcoming meetings on water quality.
combined sewer overflow (cso) long-term control plan public meeting (jan 22 at 6:00 pm)
Municipal stormwater (ms4) permit public hearing (Jan 28 at 6:30 pm)
Show up to advocate for the elimination of sewage pollution in the Mystic.
Show your support for stormwater pollution regulations in cities and towns.
Our Work
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:
See where we work
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.
