    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
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Billerica Cleanup Great Success! , 5/6/2017
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 Celebration: Pomps Pond, Shawsheen River, Paddle, Hike! Sunday, June 11
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
Billerica’s Cleanup Greenup Day : Saturday, May 6, 10 AM
                                     The Town of Billerica will host it’s annual Cleanup Greenup Day on May 6th. Residents (and others from different towns) are encouraged to cleanup the areas in town that they believe need it most. The SRWA will be proudly participating once again to help clean the Billerica stretch of the river. We will meet… Continue reading Billerica’s Cleanup Greenup Day : Saturday, May 6, 10 AM
Important Warning: Still a Major Safety Issue in 2023: Shawsheen River, Andover Dam Removal
Dam Removal Completed in Andover What does it mean to the paddling community? By: Ken Doran, April 2017 In March, 2017 the final stages of the dam removals and river restoration on the Shawsheen River in Andover, for the Steven Street and Balmoral dams, has been completed. There has been extensive writing about this… Continue reading Important Warning: Still a Major Safety Issue in 2023: Shawsheen River, Andover Dam Removal
Tewksbury Earth Day Events: Saturday, April 22, 8:00am
The Town of Tewksbury will celebrate Earth Day by hosting a range of events including a cleanup of Long Pond’s rain gardens, creating a river walk near the Shawsheen at Foster’s Park, and even creating a new boat launch on the river with a cleanup of the site and native plantings. Please join us by… Continue reading Tewksbury Earth Day Events: Saturday, April 22, 8:00am
Next Board Meeting 4/12/2017
The next board meeting will be Wednesday, April 12th, 6:00 at the Tewksbury Library. Board meetings are open to the public.
Learn about Eastern Coyotes: April 18, 2017, Presentation by Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Way
Learn more about coyotes with a presentation by Dr Jonathon Way from Eastern Coyote/Coywolf Research. The event is sponsored by the Shawsheen River Watershed organization and will be held at the Billerica Library  at 7:15 PM on Tuesday April 18. Dr Jonathon Way has over twenty years experience researching eastern coyotes and has written two… Continue reading Learn about Eastern Coyotes: April 18, 2017, Presentation by Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Way
POSTPONED !
POSTPONED ! Due to dangerous trail conditions caused by the 3/14 storm, the SRWA Jones Forest hike has been postponed. For further information watch our page on Facebook and www.shawsheenriver.net.
2016 Winter Soltice Event, Inspirational, Fun!
The 2016 Winter Solstice Event drew people from the shores of the Shawsheen River including Andover, Tewksbury, Billerica, and Bedford. The weather cooperated covering the ground earlier by just enough snow to complete the atmosphere. A hot fire and plenty of food kept the participants warm while Bob Rauseo, past SRWA president and founder, explained the… Continue reading 2016 Winter Soltice Event, Inspirational, Fun!