July 14, 2017

Myrwa River

Largest Recorded Herring Run Yet!

July 14, 2017

Myrwa River

In 2017, ninety trained citizen scientists counted the largest number of herring since the monitoring program began, documenting another strong Mystic River herring migration at an estimated 630,000 fish!

July 3, 2017

Myrwa River

volunteer

In Memoriam: "Mystic River Rick"

July 3, 2017

Myrwa River

volunteer

Mystic enthusiast and Arlington resident Rick Beinecke passed away suddenly on June 19th.

June 1, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, advocacy, public health, volunteer

A Victory for Clean Water: Citizen Science Data Leads to Change

June 1, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, advocacy, public health, volunteer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Administrative Order on Consent with the Town of Belmont over years of water quality damages. Over the next five years the town has agreed to make a significant investment in repairs to its storm water system.

February 17, 2017

Myrwa River

events, herring, volunteer

Volunteers Needed For Herring Count

February 17, 2017

Myrwa River

events, herring, volunteer

The Mystic River Watershed Association is seeking volunteers from April through June to count river herring as part of the sixth year of the Herring Monitoring Program. Weekly commitment of just 10 minutes!

October 11, 2016

Myrwa River

restoration, volunteer

67 Tons of Invasive Plants Removed by Hand from Mystic River

October 11, 2016

Myrwa River

restoration, volunteer

67 Tons of Invasive Plants Removed by Hand from Mystic River

Over the course of 22 events from June through September, 835 volunteers helped clean up the Mystic River by partnering with the Mystic River Watershed Association.

October 6, 2016

Myrwa River

parks, events, volunteer

Mystic River Park Improvements Launched

October 6, 2016

Myrwa River

parks, events, volunteer

On Thursday, October 6, 2016 the Mystic River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked-off a series of improvements to Torbert Macdonald Park in Medford. Revitalization projects include newly paved paths, phragmities removal, a volunteer stewardship program – and future amenities such as a river overlook and picnic area.