what we do
Merrimack River Watershed Council is a local non-profit that focuses on making the Merrimack River cleaner, healthier, and more accessible.
Our vision is a Merrimack River Watershed where community and nature flourish together.
Our mission is to improve and protect the health of the Merrimack River Watershed for all people and wildlife.
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Merrimack River Watershed Council and the U.S. forest service launch new effort to boost climate resilience and drinking water protection in the Merrimack valley
Current News
Officials to address contamination in Merrimack River with new federal funding
April 25th 2022: MRWC has been awarded $352,000 from Congress to pinpoint sources of pollution along the Merrimack,...
Boston Herald “Baker Signs Bill Forcing Alerts of Sewage Dumps”
“This legislation has been
in the making for about a decade. It’s been a long battle for transparency about this public health issue,”
Merrimack River Watershed Council applauds passage of Sewage Public Notification Law
Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) applauds Gov. Charlie Baker for signing into law a bill that will require sewage plants to quickly inform the public whenever they release untreated sewage into a river.
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