Great to have my kayak waiting for me on the Shawsheen River rack in Andover. Laurie and I paddled upstream from Abbot street to Pomp’s Pond portaging amidst some down tree branches. We enjoyed practically floating on the return finding a slightly different route. The geese with there goslings, a single turtle, ducks, swan, an… Continue reading Paddle to Pomps Pond, Andover 6/5/2022
What’s New?
REGISTER NOW: SRWA & Marlies Paddles Shawsheen: Saturday June 11, Wilmington
TO REGISTER NOW click here. Two hour easy suburban wilderness paddle, downstream Shawsheen River. Third 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. 3rd section: Wilmington, MA Focus on camaraderie and wildlife. BYOBoat, acces point TBD;… Continue reading REGISTER NOW: SRWA & Marlies Paddles Shawsheen: Saturday June 11, Wilmington
Photos from SRWA & Marlies Paddles Trip 2: Saturday, May 14, 2022
Pictures from Brian Henderbiscuit. Paddle from Billerica to Wilmington.
USA 2022 Whitewater Kayak Teams
Pan American Championship Kaelin Friedenson is at Riversport OKC. Oklahoma City, OK · About a month ago I made the Senior team in freestyle in OKC and now stoked to come back with a longer boat and earn my spot on the slalom Senior national team as well as vise u23 Pan-American champion! Congrats to… Continue reading USA 2022 Whitewater Kayak Teams
Shawsheen River Herring Count: Do Your Part !!
The Shawsheen River Watershed Association supports the Andover Trails River Herring Count. To learn more click here.
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.