For the past two years MyRWA has hosted Oriental Bittersweet removal events as part of a 2-year National Fish and Wildlife Foundation project to improve habitat in the biggest park on the Mystic River.

Notice from MassDEP: October 3 Meeting in Woburn to Launch Aberjona River Watershed Restoration Planning 

Zoe Davis has joined MyRWA as the Land Stewardship Coordinator/TerraCorps member. Get to know her here!

It’s been nearly two years since MyRWA and partners packed Everett City Hall for the Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Chapter 91 License Application Public Hearing about the National Grid site located along the Malden River—and we finally have some good news.

You may have heard about the oil spill in the Mystic last spring–the good news is that the Department of Environmental Protection, Eversource and the Coast Guard are working in partnership to clean it up, and they are nearing a resolution on the water.

This week, at least one natural kill of menhaden – about 40-50,000 fish – has been documented along the Mystic River in Everett and Somerville. There are no perpetrators responsible for this mortality.

Nothing fishy: Thousands of pogies washed up in Everett, but it’s due to natural causes.

What fish can you eat in the Lower Mystic? The MA Department of Public Health has issued a fish advisory in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville to provide guidance on fish consumption. 

Thanks to everyone who helped count!