Water is back creating a fabulous paddle up the Shawsheen River from the Flats in Andover, past the Pines, and into Billerica. Beautiful afternoon, incredible fall colors. Although the current was only about 80 cf/sec on our return downstream we floated most of the way. Barbara and I had a [ Read More ]
The SRWA Board is excited to invite all interested parties to a Memorial Kayak & Canoe launch naming and ribbon cutting ceremony on: Saturday November 12th at 11:00. The Memorial Panel features a local unsung hero and past SRWA Board member Tim Garside. He contributed greatly to the major clean [ Read More ]
Not for the faint of heart! Two hour, moderate challenge, suburban wilderness tour by MarliesPaddles. Shawsheen River, downstream only. To learn more and sign up click here. This is not a SRWA sponsored event but we want to share Marlies’s invitation to anyone interested in joining the paddle.
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 [ Read More ]
Join SRWA members to ask questions and chat about your favorite kayak and canoe adventures!
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.
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 ]
MarliesPaddles Grande Shawsheen To sign up for this colorful fall paddle click here
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. 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 ]