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Merrimack River Watershed Council, Inc
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Midstream eNews
June 2009
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“River Hero” |
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MRWC Nomination Wins National Award
Roger Frymire of Cambridge, MA, an avid advocate for the rivers and streams in Massachusetts and New Hampshire was nominated by the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) as a “National River Hero”, an award by the River Network, a leading nationwide movement to preserve, restore, and protect clean and healthy waters. The award presentation was part of the festivities of the annual National River Rally - a 500+ participant conference of watershed conservationists and others working and volunteering for safe, clean water that took place in Baltimore May 29-June1st. MRWC Executive Director Christine Tabak participated in the conference and appropriately presented the “National River Hero” Award to Frymire.
Upon her return, Christine shared the following: "This was my first River Network Rally and I learned more in three days than I learned in 6 months on my own. The experience was truly enriching as I was able to learn from other river advocates, identify with their triumphs and commiserate with their struggles. The event culminated in the River Rally Banquet, where the River Hero award was presented to five river heroes selected from hundreds that were nominated from across the country. It was a pleasure to nominate Roger Frymire and share his success as he has certainly been an important part of MRWC success." More news at web site |
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MRWC Awarded Grant |
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Environmental License Plates Pay Off 
The extra effort, time, and energy by Water Resource Manager Tracie Sales proved successful as the MRWC was recently awarded a Massachusetts Environmental Trust Grant. The grant (1 year award of $35,000) will fund the MRWC Merrimack River Impairment Quantification Project (code named "The IQ Project), a project designed to collect more detailed information on the pollutants in the river than we have been able to collect previously. Most of the funding for the Trust Grant comes from motorists who purchase "environmental license plates" in Massachusetts.
The MRWC also monitors the river’s water quality with support from the EPA, the Stevens Foundations, the Davis Conservation Foundation, the EnTrust Fund, and the Cabot Family Charitable Trust.
Read more about it: MET Award | MAPP Program |
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In Search of a Really Good Tee-Shirt |
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MRWC is looking for some great ideas, clever perspectives, good phrases, fabulous designs for a new tee-shirt. Your design can be inspired by the Merrimack River as an important natural resource in general, and specifically by the mission, purpose, and work of the MRWC. Also, your design should include the words “Safe, Clean Water.” Best not to have too many other words, though that’s not a hard and fast rule. Full Contest Guidelines on web site.
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Faces and places on the Merrimack River during sampling/monitoring of water quality....
....all part of the volunteer effort of the MAPP Program over the past few weeks. |
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Office Update |
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Appreciation to all those who took the time and shared their thoughts and ideas on the work, scope, and activities of the MRWC via the online survey. Thank you. The survey participant tee-shirt winners are: Carolyn Horst and Sam Amari Jr.
WANTED, NEEDED, LOVED... volunteers who can commit to this season's river water quality monitoring program. Please contact Tracie Sales [978-275-0120 x-13 -or- tsales@merrimack.org]
Generous support is most welcome in many forms, particularly when it comes as a set of four Red Sox Tickets for an auction fundraiser. Sincere thanks is extended to MRWC Board Member Ed Greene for the generous donation.
From the Stats Dept: MRWC membership repesents 153 cities and towns in 16 states.
Pop Quiz: Rank in order of importance: Moments to Celebrate! (A) 25th Wedding Anniversary; (B) Buying First House; (CT) Marriage Engagement; (D) School Graduation; (E) Passing Driver's Test; (F) Receiving this eNewsletter; (G) Merrimack River Safe for Swimming at All Times; .....send to info@merrimack.org - enter drawing for MRWC tee-shirt......
Consider increasing your membership donation when you next renew your membership....your help goes a long way! |
Quote of the month:
The Romans realized, as have every civilized people since, that living in cities is impossible if the water supply is not reliably clean and fresh.
-Frank & Francis Chapelle,
The Hidden Sea: Ground Water, Springs and Wells, 1997
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SAFE, CLEAN, WATER...a scarce resource.
Are you a Business or Corporation?
Have you adopted a Merrimack-Mile to help protect the water?
Show your commitment and support for clean water to ensure safe drinking, swimming, and boating by adopting Merrimack-Miles - part of the MRWC Green Revolution. This new initiative provides business and industry with a means of demonstrating their support and active role in this Green Revolution. *Details*
Not a business or corporation? Please pass this on to your employer and others appropriately. Their support is needed!
The miles await adoption. Show you care about the importance of safe, clean, water.
clean is natural
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Join this growing list of business sponsors who have adopted Merrimack-Miles.....
Normandeau Associates
www.normandeau.com
Aramark
www.campusdish.com/en-us/CSNE/UMassLowell
MKS
www.mksinst.com
UMass Lowell
www.uml.edu
Waste Management
www.wm.com
DCU
www.dcu.org
Environmental Compliance Services(ECS)
www.ecsconsult.com
Horsley Witten Group
www.horsleywitten.com
Toner Express of NH
www.tonerexpressnh.com
Mill City Environmental Corporation
www.millcityenv.com |
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Events & Happenings |
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The MRWC is a participant organization in this special collaborative event among Lowell’s art galleries and eco-friendly organizations. The day's program will center in and around the beautiful Market Mills Courtyard in downtown Lowell, as four art galleries will be opening exhibitions with environmental themes.
....stop by the MRWC booth and say "hello."
[Map & Directions] [Details]
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| RIVERFEST...RIVERFEST...RIVERFEST
8th Annual Celebration
A weekend filled with activities and fun along the SUDBURY, ASSABET, and CONCORD RIVERS!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - JUNE 13 & 14
Incredible schedule of events...see the *Details* |
Looking for some adventure?
Come learn how to kayak!
Contoocook River Kayak Day
Saturday, June 20th - 12noon-4pm
Concord, NH
MRWC and the Contoocook River Canoe & Kayak Company have partnered to create a learning day full of fun. MRWC members only. [Be a member *easy*.]
Registration required. *Details* |
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| Social Media: Connect with MRWC....
 http://www.twitter.com/merrimackriver
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Merrimack-River-Watershed-Council-Inc/75709458051
Have a new/better email address? Help us update our listing. Please send it to: info@merrimack.org |
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...calling all hands!
 June is National Rivers Month! As school lets out and the days grow longer, millions of Americans head outdoors to swim, paddle, fish, and enjoy their local rivers. In Lowell, Clean River Project will organize their Merrimack River Cleanup and Scavenger Hunt on Sat., June 27 at the UMass Lowell Boathouse, Pawtucket Blvd. They are looking forward to another productive event and welcome volunteer/participants.
Last year MRWC staff members Tracie Sales and Christine Tabak (below, right) lent hand to help clean up the Merrimack.
Scavenger Hunt scoring is based on a point system that is based primarily on the size of the item taken out of the water. Scoring is also categorized by the size of your boat, keeping the important work and fun competition as fair as possible.
Prizes include trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Also prize packs with some great gifts from area restaurants and shops.
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Subscribe to this eNewsletter - send your email address to: info@merrimack.org
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Merrimack River Watershed Council, Inc.
600 Suffolk Street, Fifth Floor
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 978.275.0120
FAX: 978.275.0125
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