The Shawsheen River Watershed Association supports the Andover Trails River Herring Count. To learn more click here.
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Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 1:00 – 4:00, Burlington, MA
Hello Everyone, I’m sharing a celebration of life notice that was in the newspaper yesterday for our former Board Member Larry Lapham and Sharon’s husband. For those of you who knew Larry here is an opportunity to show your respect if you can. It’s Saturday (tomorrow) 1:00 to 4:00. The actual address is 55 Center… Continue reading Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 1:00 – 4:00, Burlington, MA
4/9/22: April Showers Don’t Stop Intrepid Paddlers!
Led by Marlies, 18 showed up to paddle the Shawsheen River 10 AM – noon despite poor weather forecast! We had a 10 minute shower, but we took cover under the new Middlesex Tpke box culvert. Après-boat at Jade Pacific was delish – and then the hail really hit the fan (and the car top… Continue reading 4/9/22: April Showers Don’t Stop Intrepid Paddlers!
2022 Shawsheen Boat Rack Application Process is Open
You will need to act fast to send in your 2022 application and agreement as a more general notice of availability will be sent out by the weekend. We will be accepting applications on a first-come first serve basis. The only change this year is that we ask applicants to identify the location where they… Continue reading 2022 Shawsheen Boat Rack Application Process is Open
SRWA & Marlies Paddles Trip 2: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:30 – noon
Save the date! The SRWA (Shawsheen River Watershed Association) paddles the Shawsheen River monthly. Each time a different section. 2nd section: Billerica. Click here to register.
Join the first SRWA paddle this season: April 9, 2022, 9:30 – 12:30, Bedford, Ma
Join SRWA and Marlies! For more information and to sign up, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marliespaddles-the-shawsheen-river-bedford-ma-tickets-294858679247 All paddles this season will be on the second Saturday of the month.
Kayaking on the Potomac at Great Falls. Maryland/Virginia
To see video click here. To see another video click here.
10/16/21 Ballardvale Day
It was a pleasure meeting so many interesting paddlers on Ballardvale Day. We look forward to seeing you next spring to kayak or canoe with us as well as discover buried treasure on a river cleanup. Thank you Barbara for your hard work planning the day. The costumes for dogs and kids were a… Continue reading 10/16/21 Ballardvale Day
10/2/2021 last SRWA Marlies Paddles of the 2021 season.
Great year, river had high water levels throughout the season and some sparks of fall color for today’s paddle. Brian, thank you for the post. Thank you for a wonderful season, Marlies and all the prep work you and Brian do.
10/16/21 Ballardvale Day 10am -2pm
Ballardvale Day Come celebrate Ballardvale on October 16th from 10am to 2pm! Discover the History, Culture, Trails, and Community that define the Ballardvale district. Hike the Burns and Vale Reservation and then stop by the AVIS table to find out about their other reservations throughout town. Take part in a guided hike of historic Pole Hill &… Continue reading 10/16/21 Ballardvale Day 10am -2pm