We're teaming up with the local zoo to launch an new, innovative program to reduce invasive water chestnut in the Mystic River.

What has our policy committee been up to so far this year? A lot! We've advocated for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to remain under Mass DEP and EPA control, advocated for healthy soils and local plastic bag bans, pushed for an improved combined sewer overflow, worked towards passage of the Public Lands Preservation Act, and supported the Environmental Justice Act. 

Celebrate Earth Day with the Mystic River Watershed Association!

After over a century, the Bald Eagle has returned to the Mystic River Watershed. Join us at Hunt's Photo and Video Bald Eagle gallery reception, and bid on local Bald Eagle photographs to support MyRWA. 

Help MyRWA track one of the most spectacular Herring migrations in the world.

Support a bill that will protect park land and open space.

Join us for the first public meeting for the Mill Brook and Wellington Park Revitalization project.

Read the Q&A with our newest team member!

Two minutes is all it takes to protect our rivers, streams and ponds. We've made it easy by providing a sample script and contact list for your phone call, here:

Read the Boston Globe article highlighting Wynn Casino's clean up in a Q&A with Executive Director, Patrick Herron.

Meghna credits her internship at MyRWA for showing her that academic research and citizen science can work together to have a direct impact on our environment and conservation efforts.

All told - we raised $4,4251.63 toward our #GivingTuesday campaign. These donations are funding water quality monitoring along the Mystic.

From filtering pollutants before they reach our rivers, to cooling our cities, to making us happier—urban trees are an important part of a healthy community. Read about our initiative to plant 100 trees in Somerville.