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On August 26th, the SRWA needs your help with a major cleanup and tree removal on the Shawsheen River in Tewksbury. Multiple trees have piled up and created an impassable dam in the river that needs to be removed. We will meet at the new canoe launch called Brown Street Access at the intersection of… Continue reading Shawsheen River, Tewksbury, Major Cleanup/Tree Removal: Saturday, August 26 at 9:00

The SRWA would like to give a heart felt thanks to the Appalachian Mountain Club Paddlers of NH as well as Al Suasco the “Trash Paddler” for their time and sacrifice to help remove 12 tires and over 10 bags of trash from the Shawsheen River in Billerica during the biggest cleanup that the SRWA… Continue reading SRWA and the Appalachian Mountain Club Paddlers of NH Clean the Shawsheen: May, 2017

Thanks to Ken Doran and Sharon Lapham  a group of paddlers shared a wonderful time on the Shawsheen River viewing a variety of  birds including a Great Blue Heron, Red-winged Blackbirds, and a gaggle of geese with their goslings. The cry of a lone gosling who had lost her mother was heart wrenching. Happily, she… Continue reading SRWA Celebrates Solstice on the Shawsheen River 6/11/2017: followup

The Shawsheen River Watershed Association is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at the Andover Memorial Library.  After election of next year’s board members we are honored to feature an informative talk by Evelyn Retelle.  Mrs. Retelle has traveled extensively over the world and her talk will feature her trip with Road… Continue reading Galapagos Islands with Evelyn Retelle at the SRWA Annual Meeting, June 28, 2017, 7:00 pm, Andover Memorial Hall Library.

     The members of the SRWA invite the public to join us on Saturday, June 24, 2017 for an evening paddle on the Shawsheen River in recognition of the Summer Solstice. We will meet at 6:00PM at Shawsheen Pines, Lowell Junction Rd., Andover (the Andover conservation land opposite Pfizer Corp.)   Bring your kayak/canoe and gear,… Continue reading Summer Solstice Paddle: 6:00,Saturday, June 24, 2017, Shawsheen Pines, Andover

The SRWA would like to give a heart felt thanks to the Appalachian Mountain Club Paddlers of NH as well as Al Suasco the “Trash Paddler” for their time and sacrifice to help remove 12 tires and over 10 bags of trash from the Shawsheen River in Billerica during the biggest cleanup that the SRWA… Continue reading Billerica Cleanup Great Success! , 5/6/2017

SHAWSHEEN GREENWAY SPRING KICK OFF EVENT Shawsheen River is one of the most beloved resources. It is also one of its most under-utilized, and least visited recreational treasures. It is the mission of the Shawsheen Greenway to make it accessible for all to enjoy. Mark your calendars for June 11, 2017 for a Shawsheen Greenway… Continue reading Shawsheen Greenway Celebration: Pomps Pond, Shawsheen River, Paddle, Hike! Sunday, June 11