WRWA Annual Meeting

Join us for the WRWA Annual Meeting. You will hear exciting updates on our water quality monitoring, education initiatives, and new upcoming programs (like our River Tours, Cover Crop Programs, Fish Tagging). We are also excited to announce a special presentation by Dan Goulart, Coastal Project Manager, The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

A Public-Private Partnership to Bring Wild Oysters Back to Our Estuaries.

Wild Eastern oysters are a foundational estuarine species that have been pushed to the brink of extinction in Massachusetts, with approximately 85% loss of oyster reefs globally and as high as 95% in New England. The oysters and reefs they form play a vital role in ecosystem health by providing structural habitat, stabilizing sediments, and filtering excess nutrients and algae from the water. These reefs also support vibrant coastal communities by enhancing recreational and subsistence fishing opportunities.  In this discussion we'll examine the historical extent of wild Easter…