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Have a healthy lawn AND protect summer fun on the water? Skip the spring fertilizer completely!
Even if you live miles away from the Westport River, you play an important role in its health, because you live in its watershed. A...
WRWA News
May 1, 20241 min read


Why Sewers… and Why Now?
R. Michael Sullivan, President of the Westport River Watershed Alliance On April 9th Voters will consider approving a project to extend a...
WRWA News
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Vote Yes for Clean Water!
By Jim Whitin Westport citizens will have the opportunity to vote for clean water at that ballot box on Tuesday, April 9. There will be a...
WRWA News
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Board of Health Letter: Why Westport needs the Route 6 water/sewer project
On April 9th, Westport voters will have the opportunity to authorize borrowing for the first phase of the Route 6 water and sewer...
WRWA News
Mar 13, 20243 min read


Extensions for Cesspool Replacement
The Westport Board of Health local septic regulation was recently amended to extend the deadline for cesspools to be upgraded to meet...
WRWA News
Nov 9, 20232 min read


Septic system tax credit poised to increase
The Massachusetts legislature is soon voting on a major tax credit bill and will send it to the Governor’s desk for signature. The bill...
WRWA News
Sep 27, 20231 min read


2024 WRWA Calendars Now Available
We are so pleased to announce the production our full color 2024 calendar featuring amazing photographs of the Westport River watershed...
WRWA News
Sep 25, 20231 min read


Rainy Summer Results in Higher Bacterial Counts Due to Stormwater Runoff
The WRWA has been sampling water quality at 19 sites along the Westport River and contributing streams for more than 20 years to evaluate...
WRWA News
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Pass the Septic Tax Credit!
This letter was sent on July 11 to Representatives Michlewitz, Cusack and Soter and Senators Rodrigues, Moran and Tarr: We, the 36...
WRWA News
Jul 16, 20233 min read


WRWA Summer Gala on Saturday, August 12th
EVENT IS SOLD OUT Join us for the Westport River Watershed Alliance's Annual Summer Gala on Saturday, August 12th, from 5-8 p.m. on...
WRWA News
Jul 14, 20231 min read


River Day 2023
Despite the rain we had a wonderful River Day and appreciate having partnered with the Wampanoag Experience and a number of local...
WRWA News
Jun 29, 20231 min read


WRWA and WLCT Hosting Great American Rain Barrel Program
To find out more about the barrels and to participate in The Great American Rain Barrel Program, please visit:...
WRWA News
May 6, 20231 min read


Join us in June to celebrate National Rivers Month with Wonders of the Watershed Series
WRWA offers hand-ons, interactive programs in the River Center and outdoor exploration opportunities in natural places throughout the...
WRWA News
May 1, 20231 min read


New Grant Funded Work on Westport Farms Lowers Nitrogen Loads to the Westport River
A 2023 report from the Mass Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) describes the results of implementing Best Management Practices...
WRWA News
Apr 14, 20232 min read


Town of Westport Board of Health receives 2022 WRWA Environmental Award
The Westport River Watershed Alliance presented the 2022 Environmental Award To The Town of Westport Board of Health on March 26, 2023 at...
WRWA News
Apr 4, 20231 min read


WRWA Welcomes New Education Director
The Watershed Alliance welcomes Kim Botelho as our new Education Director. Ms. Botelho joins the organization with a wealth of knowledge...
WRWA News
Feb 24, 20231 min read


Update and Information on the Draft Mass DEP Nitrogen Regulations.
Late in 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) issued draft amendments to the Title 5 regulations....
WRWA News
Sep 2, 20224 min read


What is a Watershed?
When you hear or see the word watershed, what do you imagine? Perhaps the area around a body of water, such as a river or harbor. Or...
WRWA News
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Saying Good-bye, Good Luck and Thank-you to WRWA Education Director
After 18 years, Shelli will be leaving WRWA on January 13 for a new job as Executive Director of the Coggeshall Farm, in Bristol, RI. It...
WRWA News
Sep 1, 20221 min read













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