Save the Dates! Tuesday May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.
Eat at Not Your Average Joe's in Arlington center every Tuesday in May and 15% of your total purchase will be donated to the Mystic River Watershed Association. It's easy - all you have to do is present this COUPON to your server or mention it when you place your order.
Eat in or take out on Tuesday's to support MyRWA!
http://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/
Water Quality Monitoring Internship
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks two Water Quality Interns to monitor Cyanobacteria from June through early September. Interns will work both in and out of the office, and must be able to work independently. This is a part-time position with a Monday – Friday work week. Primary duties include monitoring local water bodies, collecting water samples (training provided), analysis of samples and data entry. An interest in science, the environment and advocacy is encouraged. Having reliable transportation is preferred and mileage will be reimbursed.
Exact dates can be flexible depending on the candidate. This is an unpaid position.
If interested, please send your resume to Patrick@MysticRiver.org.
Outreach and Education Intern
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks a part-time Outreach and Education Intern for the summer. The Outreach and Education Intern will assist with the development of outreach/education materials, help plan outreach/educational events, assist with volunteer management, and participate in outreach/education events. Must be able to work some weekends. Experience in education, communication, watershed science, and marketing is preferred. Must have excellent communication skills, be organized, flexible and have a desire to work with the public. This is an unpaid position.
The Mystic River Watershed Association is based in Arlington, MA and is accessible via several bus routes. The Mystic River Watershed Association is an equal opportunity employer.
If interested, please send your resume to Beth@MysticRiver.org.
Please join the Mystic River Watershed Association for our annual Earth Day River Cleanup! Do your part to cleanup the Mystic River at this fun, community event. Refreshments and all supplies will be provided. Bring a friend!
When: Saturday, April 17. 9:30am - 12:30pm
Where: DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville.
Bus 92 and 95 provide access to the boathouse.
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) will host a Citizen Scientist Training Workshop for interested volunteers to learn about water quality monitoring methods and concepts. By completing this workshop, you’ll be prepared to join MyRWA’s water quality monitoring program.
When: Sunday, April 18, 1-4pm
Where: Building 114, 16th Street, Navy Yard, Charlestown. Conference room D1.
Space is limited!
In 2007, MyRWA released the first Mystic River Baseline Index, which is a summary of water quality from 2001-2007 and describes conditions in the watershed based on the results of baseline monitoring. Contact us for more information.
Have you ever wondered how you can help prevent stormwater pollution in your community? Using a rain barrel does just that and more. Rain barrels collect rainwater that runs off from your roof. You can then use this rainwater to water your garden, Image Courtesy of New England Rain Barrel Companywhich helps lower water demand on a hot summer day. Additionally, rain barrels from the New England Rain Barrel Company are made of recycled materials. Purchase your Rain Barrel through MyRWA's program!
Pick-up Date: Thursday, June 3rd, 4-7pm at Whole Foods Market in Medford.
If you have questions please call MyRWA at 781-316-3438.
A special thanks to New England Rain Barrel Company and Whole Foods Market of Medford for their support of this program.
Please join the Mystic River Watershed Association at this fundraising event.
Tickets available March 1 at the Kendall Square Box Office and Online.
Proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit the Mystic River Watershed Association.
April 8 @ 7:00 PM
Kendall Square Cinema, $15
With more than 30 paddling films short-listed for the World Tour, including the eight festival category winners, audiences can expect to see three hours of leading-edge kayaking, including hairy whitewater action, sea kayaking remote coastlines, monster kayak fishing, bug-infested canoe expeditions, international travel films, environmental documentaries, and hilarious short films capturing the lighter side of the paddling life.
You'll also learn about the big plans for 2010 at Charles River Canoe & Kayak's new Cambridge location, just around the corner in Kendall Square!
Update on 2010-03-24 13:30 by MyRWA
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12PM in Room B-2 of the State House. This hearing includes: 807, sponsored by Denise Provost, State Representative, 27th Middlesex, for legislation to establish a Mystic River water quality commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study of the conditions of said river for fishing, boating and swimming. MyRWA hopes that you will be able to attend!
Please join MyRWA for a special Intro to Tracking Program on Sunday, January 31st. Have you ever wondered who's been wandering around in the snow? Come learn how to identify tracks (and scat) of common Mystic River Watershed residents.
Location: Shannon (formerly Sandy) Beach, Winchester, MA
Time: 11am - 12pm
For more information call 781-316-3438.
Dress for the weather!
A bald eagle was sighted on December 30th on the Lower Mystic Lake. Bald eagles have been seen during the winter along the upper and lower mystic lakes for several years.
Update on 2011-08-08 18:14 by MyRWA
Related birding trip!
Friends of the Mystic River offers winter bird outing
The Friends of the Mystic River is presenting its annual "Wintering Birds on the Mystic" outing on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Hundreds of birds spend winter in the Mystic River watershed, as long as open water is available. Medford birding expert Paul Roberts will lead an excursion to popular bird locations along the Upper Mystic River and Mystic Lakes. Roberts teaches birding courses with special emphasis on hawks, shorebirds and waterfowl. He’ll be looking particularly for raptors such as a possible eagle, merlin or red-tailed hawk, and waterfowl such as common and hooded mergansers.
The free outing, co-sponsored by the Menotomy Bird Club, will begin at 10 a.m. in front of the West Medford Congregational Church, 400 High Street, and will conclude at noon. There will be car-pooling and limited walking, but participants should dress appropriately for the weather. In very cold weather, this means in layers with hat or cap, gloves, water resistant boots with tread.
The event will take place in snow but will be canceled in case of rain or icy conditions. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide, if possible.
For more information, contact Roberts at 781-483-4263.
The Friends of the Mystic River is a Medford-based community organization focused on the enjoyment, protection and enhancement of the Mystic River in Medford. For more information visit www.fomr.org.
TOGETHER FOR THE MYSTIC RIVER Photo Credit: Daria Clark