SRWA is excited to introduce
PAYPAL
for membership and/or donations.
Click here.
To see information about safety on the Merrimack River click here.
Join SRWA and Marlies Paddles for the next group paddle.
These very special excursions occur the second Saturday of each month.
To see SRWA in the Andover Townsman click here.
To see SRWA in the Eagle Tribune click here.
Creative Corner
Water flows in rivers, lakes, oceans …
As a muse it inspires poetry, art, music …
The Creative Corner is here to display your original creations.
To contribute send images of your work that relate to water to:
shawsheenriver@gmail.com
Creative Corner is found in the main menu.
Board Meeting: Monday, November 13, 2023
at 6:30 at the Tewksbury Senior Center. All are welcome.
Please Contact us if you have any questions at:
shawsheenriver@gmail.com
Welcome to the Shawsheen River Watershed Association 2023 Paddling Season!
See all SRWA Events by clicking above on:
“Shawsheen River Watershed Association.” Find favorite(s)! Join the fun!
See all SRWA News also by clicking above on: “Shawsheen River Watershed Association.”
You can find out about Obstructions on the River by clicking above on “The Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers”
The goal is to list sections of the river where there are downed trees and other impediments to paddling. The ultimate goal is to clear these impediments while doing no harm to living creatures whose habitat is on the river.
To respond To any Events, News, or Obstructions on the River, “Read the Full Post”.
Contact us through our email account: shawsheenriver@gmail.com
You can also find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Shawsheen-River-Watershed-Association-1525677584401791/
Warning: Read carefully the complete article about the Shawsheen River Dam removal. It presents new dangers for paddlers. For a very complete explanation click on “Dam Removal”
A friendly reminder: It’s time to renew your membership. Membership runs from January 1st – December 31st. Please download your membership application by clicking above on How to be Involved.
Learn more about the goals and the history of SRWA in a video published on 2/16/17 where past SRWA president Sue Millman and current SRWA board member Sharon Lapham are interviewed. Click on Shawsheen River Show 2016.
SRWA is a non-profit, all volunteer organization with a mission to protect, restore, and enjoy the Shawsheen River and its watershed. We host a wide range of events all year round. You can also click to visit us on Facebook.
Activities On The Shawsheen River
Paddling: Diverse conditions, stunning scenery, and easy access make The Shawsheen an ideal river for people of all ages and abilities to paddle.
Fishing: The Shawsheen is home to trout, large and smallmouth bass, pickerel, and other species of fish.
Hiking: There are numerous, diverse hiking trails along the river. Amazing discoveries!
Nature Watching: Spend some on The Shawsheen and you will see a variety of wildlife.
River Cleanups: We have literally removed thousands of tires from the river since March 2002 when we started counting. We continue to remove pallets, lumber, bottles, and other trash from the river.
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