Check out some of our favorite moments from 2021!

Massachusetts state parks saw a 300% increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, these parks and the agency tasked with managing them— the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) — remain severely underfunded. Over the past several months, a Special Commission aided by advocacy groups (including MyRWA) put together a report to identify ways to increase the capacity and efficiency of DCR. Read more about the report here.

Check out this guest blog by Karen Buck to learn more about the new Trash Trap and the momentum behind these improvements to the Malden River!

Everett youth design creative projects to reduce stormwater pollution in the Mystic River watershed!

Introducing the infiltration trench, an innovative and cost-effective approach to reducing stormwater pollution in the watershed!

Let’s give our parks a clean start for the winter! Spend some time picking up trash in your neighborhood or favorite park and let us know what you find for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Garden in the Woods!