Neponset River Watershed Association

DamNation Screening | March 23

Submitted by bblair on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 11:43am
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Join NepRWA for an encore presentation of DamNation, a powerful film odyssey across America that explores the sea change in our national attitude, from pride in big dams as engineering wonders, to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers.

This is a FREE, public event.  Discussion after the film will be led by NepRWA Executive Director, Ian Cooke.

 

When: Monday, March 23rd

6:30PM

Where: Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library

690 Adams Street, Dorchester

Cost: FREE

To RSVP: http://www.neponset.org/happenings/mon-march-23-damnation-film-adams-street-library-dorchester-630pm/

 

Greenway Fest: Neponset River by Boat and Train, Jul. 10

Submitted by W on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 12:59pm

CanoeNeponset River Greenway Festival presents "Neponset River by Boat and Train" at 1 p.m. on July 10! Paddle canoes downstream and then hop the trolley back to discover the rich history of the area. Boats will launch from the 7 Brush Hill Road site, Milton, near Mattapan Square. (Paddling experience is required. Registration is required.) Co-sponsored by MA DCR.

To download a Neponset River Greenway Festival brochure please click here. For more information or to register for a program (unless otherwise noted) please call BNAN at 617-542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. BNAN programs and events are free, all are welcome. Click here to see a map of this event location.

Neponset River Watershed Association ("NepRWA")

Phone: 

(781) 575-0354

Email: 

staff@neponset.org

Website: 

http://www.neponset.org

Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates): 

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Mission: 

The Neponset River Watershed Association works to protect and restore the Neponset River, its tributaries and surrounding watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations. NepRWA accomplishes this mission through: Environmental monitoring, science, research and planning; Outreach and education to the general public and targeted audiences; Demonstration projects that highlight new and existing best practices; Political action at the local, state and federal levels; On-the-ground cleanup, restoration, and preservation projects; and Advocacy and, when necessary, litigation. NepRWA always strives to use a collaborative approach to carry out its mission but will employ legal action or other non-collaborative methods when necessary. NepRWA works in the 14 towns of the Neponset River Watershed: Boston (Dorchester, Hyde Park & Mattapan), Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Medfield, Milton, Norwood, Randolph, Quincy, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole and Westwood. Roughly 300,000 people live in the Neponset River Watershed.

Location

Neponset River Watershed Association
2173 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021
United States
See map: Google Maps
Key Partners: 

NepRWA partners with various municipal and state agencies, academic institutions, civic associations and organizations as relevant opportunities surface.

How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures: 

Residents can volunteer, become members, attend events, or intern with NepRWA. Please visit www.neponset.org or call 781-575-0354 to learn more.

Community Meeting Space Available: 

No

Created: 
11/29/2010
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