Good vibes: Last of seven 2022 monthly Shawsheen River Watershed Association (SRWA) paddles. Due to low water levels in the Shawsheen River, we explored the Concord River in Concord, MA. Iconic North Bridge, lotus at the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System Great Meadows Impoundments, and October (!) Farm aka Mass Audubon Brewsters Woods. Fall colors… Continue reading 10/8/2022 Last SRWA monthly paddle with Marlies
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10/15/2022, 10am – 2pm: Ballardvale Day
Join SRWA members to ask questions and chat about your favorite kayak and canoe adventures!
10/25/22 SRWA in the Lowell Sun
Thanks to Marlies and Brian, it was a beautiful paddle. Thanks to Mary Leach for the photos and publication on 10/25/22 in the Lowell Sun.
The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
SRWA is a member of The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance. “​Mass Rivers’ mission is to protect and restore the Commonwealth’s rivers and streams. To be successful in this mission, we prioritize climate resilience and ensure that our river solutions also promote economic and racial justice locally. We believe every community in the state has the right… Continue reading The Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
10/8/2022: Last of SRWA 7 Monthly Paddles led by Marlies
MarliesPaddles Grande Shawsheen To sign up for this colorful fall paddle click here
9/10/22:Waterfalls; the Shawsheen, Merrimack, and Spickett Rivers all in one morning!
Led by Marlies, SRWA paddlers enjoyed a beautiful morning on the Shawsheen, Merrimack, and Spickett Rivers stopping to enjoy heavily flowing waterfalls along the way. Thank you Marlies for your wonderful leadership in planning, leading, and creating the atmosphere of support amongst the paddlers. Pictures by Alice and Mary Leach. Thank you Mary To see… Continue reading 9/10/22:Waterfalls; the Shawsheen, Merrimack, and Spickett Rivers all in one morning!
Share your vision for the Shawsheen River
Upcoming Events -Community Stakeholder Workshop Thursday, September 22nd : 6:30 -8:30 P.M. Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA Share Ideas in large and small group discussions Discuss benefits and attributes of the Shawsheen River, as well as its challenges and specific problem areas. Identify potential priority projects for inclusion in the Master Plan… Continue reading Share your vision for the Shawsheen River
Saturday, 9/10/2022: 9:30 AM -12:30 PM SRWA and Marlies Paddles: Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers
Continued drought cancels this trip, but register, cross fingers and pray for rain. Two hour easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen and Merrimack River. Sixth of seven monthly (2nd Saturday) paddles. About this event Save the date! The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the Shawsheen River monthly. Each time a different section. 6th section:… Continue reading Saturday, 9/10/2022: 9:30 AM -12:30 PM SRWA and Marlies Paddles: Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers
Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Saturday, 8/13/2022
Due to low water on the Shawsheen, this paddle was held on the Concord River. The Swamp Rose Mallow paddle was in full bloom and the weather was spectacular. and fun, thanks for joining everyone. There were 17 happy participants.
Jae Gray Memorial Bench. 8/6/2022
Brian Henderbiscuit, Dylan, Roy, Bob Marsh, Alice Friedenson and Marlies, after today’s task of the restoration of the Jae Gray memorial bench. Thank you for your great help. Jae Gray was a contributing SRWA Board member for many years.