Category: Events

Cleanup Sunday, August, August 30, 2020  Be prepared with watershoes/boots. Bring WATER and sun lotion. Bring gloves if you have them. Pizza served around 11:30.  To see SRWA in the Andover Townsman click here.   To see SRWA in the Eagle Tribune click here.       This is a public event hosted by Laurie… Continue reading Date Change Due to Weather Clean up in the Shawsheen at Balmoral Park, Andover: Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 9:30 AM – 12 PM

Ahoy Paddlers!   Tomorrow MarliesPaddles aka Boat Beautiful Billerica travels the meandering Shawsheen River in Andover. For the 5th of seven planned 2020 SRWA paddles, the current is low, so we need not shuttle cars; the paddle starts and ends at the same access point. If you receive this email (blind cc’d), you have confirmed… Continue reading Important Update! PUT IN #18 Abbot Bridge Drive, Andover, Marlies Paddles with SRWA: Saturday, 8/15/2020, 9:30

Save the date! Pending the further lifting of covid-19 state of emergency restrictions, the SRWA plans to paddle the Shawsheen River two hours downstream. Each month a different section. Next: Start at Knights of Columbus, 2068 Main Street, Tewksbury to Andover – BYOBoat, park the cars at Balardvale Dam and shuttle back to the the… Continue reading Next Marlies Paddles Shawsheen with SRWA: Saturday, July 11: 9:30am – 1pm

Sheridan St Clean Up in Billerica on the banks of the Shawsheen River.  Challenge: What is it? Who can retrieve it? This is a land cleanup. Do not bring kayaks or canoes. If you can, bring rubber boots, wear long sleeves,  loppers, and wear a mask. Join SRWA & Beautify Billerica on Sat. June 27th… Continue reading Saturday, June 27, 2020: 9:30 Sheridan St Clean Up, Billerica

Save the date! Pending the further lifting of covid-19 state of emergency restrictions, the SRWA plans to paddle the Shawsheen River two hours downstream for up to 10 boats; from Wilmington into Andover – BYOBoat, park the cars downstream at River Pines Conservation Land and shuttle back to the starting point. Members only.    … Continue reading Marlies and SRWA Paddle: Sat, June 13, 2020 9:30

Save the date! Pending the lifting of covid-19 state of emergency , the SRWA tentatively plans to paddle the Shawsheen River two hours downstream from Billerica into Tewksbury. BYO boat. We will meet at 776 Boston road, Billerica at 9:30. We will park our cars downstream at Whipple and Brown and shuttle back to the… Continue reading Marlies Paddles Shawsheen with SRWA: Billerica May 23: 9:30 -12:30

Mark your calendars: The Shawsheen River Watershed Association has contracted with Marlies Henderson to organize 7 paddles on the Shawsheen River, Saturdays, 10-noon, exploring sections closest to the headwaters in the spring, and then, going with the flow, other sections downstream. BYOBoat, rental yet TBD. Max participation 10 boats (free) – or $15 for additional… Continue reading Marlies Henderson: Boat Beautiful Billerica: Paddle Series Begins Saturday, April 11 9:30 A.M. – Noon, Billerica, MA

  Cancelled Launch: Shawsheen Pines, Andover; Take-out: Ballardvale, Andover We are starting biweekly paddles for experienced paddlers with their own equipment. Meet across from Pfizer on Lowell Junction Road. Shawsheen Pines Reservation is across from Pfizer. Use Google maps “Shawsheen Pines, 01810” for directions. We will shuttle cars. Short safety meeting before trip. Contact Bob… Continue reading Cancelled, Watch for Future Announcements! Weekday Paddle #1 – Experienced Paddlers:

Mark your calendars for January 4th at 12:30 at BATV (Billerica Access TV) 430 Boston Rd. Billerica. For the opening reception of the photography show of Billerica outdoors including photos of Shawsheen river paddles. All are welcome. Article and photos by Brian Henderbiscuit of the SRWA.

    River Herring Network Annual Meeting – Thursday October 17 – Andover Hello River Herring Network Members, Below is the agenda for our upcoming annual meeting.  This year the meeting is being hosted by the Town of Andover.  Registration is FREE thanks to support from several organizations.  If you plan on attending, please RSVP… Continue reading River Herring Network Annual Meeting – Thursday October 17 – Andover Library