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News from the Neponset.  NepRWA publishes a bimonthly newsletter that details watershed happenings, important issues, and how you can get involved.  To read an edition of News from the Neponset, click below.

2008 Newsletters

January-February (141 KB)
   March-April (166 KB)
   May-June (162 KB)
   July-August (178 KB)

2007 Newsletters

January-February (800 KB)
   March-April (967 KB)
   May-June (864 KB)
   July-August (149 KB)
   September-October (132 KB)
   November-December (177 KB)

2006 Newsletters

January-February (168 KB)

March-April (107 KB)

May-June (133 KB)

July-August (688 KB)

September-October (688 KB)

November-December (1,132 KB)

2005 Newsletters

February-March (75 KB) 

June-July (228 KB) 

October-November (63 KB)

2004 Newsletters

February-March (70 KB)

July-August (55 KB)

November-December (207 KB) 

2003 Newsletters

January-February (52 KB)

March-April (38 KB)

July-August (192 KB)

December 2003-January 2004 (54 KB)

2002 Newsletters

January-February 

March-April 

May-June 

July-August 

September-October 

November-December 

Neponset River Watershed Association Reports

NepRWA Septic Utility Report (3,379 KB)

NepRWA I-I (Infiltration/Inflow) Handbook (153 KB)

NepRWA Strategic Plan 2005-11 (188 KB)

CWMN 2000-2001 Annual Report (5,817 KB)

 

Neponset Reports

Boston Harbor South Watersheds 2004-'09 Assessment & Action Plan

Summary (88 KB). Summary poster: Side A and Side B.

Neponset River Watershed Assessment (3,076 KB)

Neponset River Watershed Action Plan (435 KB)

Boston Harbor South Watersheds Assessment (9,225 KB)

Boston Harbor South Watersheds Action Plan (804 KB)

Boston Harbor Watersheds Water Quality & Hydrologic Investigations: Fore, Mystic, Neponset & Weir River Watersheds. June 30, 2003.

Read more.

2003 (Neponset River) East Branch Instream Habitat Assessment

pp.1-35    (1,827 KB)      

pp.1-35    (1,827 KB)      

pp.1-35    (1,827 KB)      

1999 Boston Harbor Water Quality Assessment Report

pp.1-35    (1,827 KB)      

pp.37-84    (1,187 KB)

pp.85-149    (1,263 KB)      

pp.151-225    (1,481 KB)

pp.227-B16    (2,095 KB)      

pp.B16-G5    (1,385 KB)

1994 Neponset River Watershed Resource Assessment Report

pp.1-26    (1,859 KB)

pp.27-43    (1,012 KB)

pp.44-end    (1,315 KB)

Community Assessment Report

Includes Phases I & II of the Water BUDGETS Project. Phase I consists of interviews with municipal officials - with questions relating to water-related issues. Phase II consists of a public opinion survey about water-related issues, distributed to residents of Canton, Stoughton & Sharon, MA.

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Dams on the Neponset River

A colorful brochure introducing river restoration options for the Neponset River, including conceptual digital and hand-drawn renderings in addition to answers to frequently asked questions.

Outer pages  (1,125 KB).

Inner pages (1,250 KB).

 

AND...

Explorer's Guide to the Neponset River Water Watershed. 

New, Improved Edition Coming Soon! Includes a poster-size map of the Watershed.
Canoeing
The Neponset Watershed is full of beautiful canoeing stretches. The Neponset River has 14 canoe launches along its banks, and the watershed has pond canoe access points in Foxboro, Sharon, Walpole, Canton, Dedham, Westwood and Hyde Park. The Guide provides directions and maps to these sites.

History
Did you know Lake Massapoag in Sharon was once dredged for iron deposits? The lake was partially drained to retrieve iron to produce some of the first iron balls and shots in the American Revolution. This and many other interesting facts about the Watershed can be found in The Explorer's Guide.

Hiking/Walking
There are several nature trails throughout the Neponset River Watershed. Scenic views and wildlife abound in the watershed's reservoirs and reservations. The Neponset Greenway is a multi-use trail along the Neponset Estuary, and just one of the many places for hiking and bird watching. The Explorer's Guide provides detailed descriptions of trails in the watershed and provides maps and directions to get to them.

Environment
A watershed is the area of land which drains into a particular body of water. Everything from excess fertilizer on the lawn, to car oil on the road, eventually gets washed into the Neponset River. The Explorer's Guide details how you can make a difference in protecting and restoring the Neponset River Watershed.

Fishing
Many spots in the Neponset River Watershed are ideal spots for both river and pond fishing. Where is the best place to fish for smelt? The Explorer's Guide has maps and directions to fishing areas around the watershed.

Parks
Several parks and reservations are available for families or individuals to enjoy. The parks have picnic areas, public pools, playgrounds, and much more. Find out what your parks have for you in The Explorer's Guide.

 Much more!
The Neponset River Watershed has much more to offer. Along with all the great recreational activities mentioned above, you can also find: horseback riding, skiing, skating, ball fields and museums. Check out The Explorer's Guide for more details!