10/25/22 SRWA in the Lowell Sun

Posted on September - 25 - 2022
Lowell Sun 9/25/22

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

Posted on September - 17 - 2022
Mass River Alliance web page

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  [ Read More ]

Grande Shawsheen Fall Paddle

MarliesPaddles Grande Shawsheen To sign up for this colorful fall paddle click here 

Shawsheen, and Spickett, Merrimack Rivers

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.  [ Read More ]

A new online map is under construction.

Posted on September - 7 - 2022

A new online map is under construction. All put-ins on the Shawsheen River will be updated shortly. A new online map is under construction. All put-ins and other river use information for the Shawsheen River will be updated shortly.   Comments are closed, but if you have any suggestions for items to  [ Read More ]

Share your vision for the Shawsheen River

Posted on September - 6 - 2022
Andover Master Plan 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  [ Read More ]

North Andover to Lawrence

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  [ Read More ]

Marlies Paddles and SRWA: Saturday, 8/13/2022

Posted on August - 17 - 2022
Marlies Paddle SRWA

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

Posted on August - 9 - 2022
Jae Gray Memorial Bench 8/2022

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.

work party 7/2022

  Low flow means fewer paddles now, but more work parties (and many more miles of recreational trips later)   Offering paddles is one thing; stewardship for safe navigation is part of it. Real men (and tomboys) have acquired the taste for river work parties! A partnership of Boat Beautiful  [ Read More ]