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Merrimack River Watershed Council awarded $600,000 in pollution suit
CONCORD, NH – The US Department of Justice has awarded a $600,000 settlement to Merrimack River Watershed Council to...
State releases its first report on sewer discharges
A new state law intended to increase public awareness of sewer discharges into Massachusetts rivers hit an important...
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.
2 new reports highlight CSO impact on Merrimack
Two newly released reports are shedding new light on the impact that Combined Sewer Overflows are having on the...
Tidal rowing club offers convenient way to explore Merrimack
This is an occasional feature on people who paddle, swim, fish, and have fun on the Merrimack River. Are you...
MRWC partners with EPA, local cities on new projects
LAWRENCE & LOWELL -- Making the Merrimack a cleaner and healthier river for future generations to enjoy is a...
2023: a record-setting year for sewer discharges
MERRIMACK RIVER – The huge rainstorms that hit the region in 2023 triggered a record-setting volume of sewage...
Merrimack’s 2023 sewer discharges break 10-year record
This past summer was an unusually wet one, and all that rain has led to a record-breaking year for sewage discharges...
CALL TO ACTION: Help us pass this important bill to reduce Combined Sewer Overflows
Many people contact us and ask what they can do to help make the Merrimack River cleaner. Here’s something that is...
Sample letter in support of CSO bills
(NOTE: We've provided some sample language and facts here to help you craft a letter to support these bills. Feel free...