Corporate members, sponsors, and volunteers provide critical support for River protection and restoration work.
Active projects in our 14 Watershed cities and towns include:
- school and public outreach programs
- River protection and restoration work
- volunteer water testing and pollution clean up
- habitat restoration
- preparing communities for increased flooding and other climate impacts
- improving trails and greenways so local families can enjoy the River
Become a Corporate Member
Our corporate members share the goal of creating a clean, healthy, resilient Neponset River that serves as a vital resource for residents and businesses throughout our 14 Watershed cities and towns. Corporate membership is an easy and effective way to raise the visibility of your company as an environmental leader!
Levels
Membership runs on a calendar year basis and expires on the last day of the next calendar year if not renewed.
- Platinum $10,000 +
- Gold $5,000–$9,999
- Silver $2,500–$4,999
- Bronze $1,000–$2,499
- Steward $500–$999
- Friend $250–$499
Benefits
All corporate members receive:
- Company logo and link on our website
- Recognition in our paper newsletters and annual report
- Subscription to NepRWA’s biannual newsletter
- Employee volunteer opportunities
- Framed watershed print acknowledging your membership (Bronze level and above)
Join Today
Contact NepRWA Development Director, Jennifer Hopcroft for details at hopcroft@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x 303
Become a Corporate Sponsor
We organize a number of public events each year that bring together hundreds of community members, businesses, and municipal officials to improve and celebrate our wonderful River.
Events
Neponset Day
This summer event is a free, family-friendly celebration on the Neponset River Greenway in Dorchester that serves a diverse crowd of 700+ visitors. Activities include kayaking, kids’ crafts, music, food trucks, and environmental exhibits.
Spring and Fall Cleanup Days
Both of our annual Cleanup Days engage 300-500 volunteers each at a dozen or more sites across the Watershed to remove tires, plastic, litter, invasive plants and other debris from waterways, wetlands and parks. Sponsor one or both!
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting brings together NepRWA’s members, volunteers, and partners from government and the private sector to reconnect, celebrate, hear from informative and inspiring speakers, and recognize some of the people who have made an impact.
Levels & Benefits
Multiple sponsorship levels available for each event.
Benefits may include:
- Recognition/signage at events
- Lead placement in event publicity, press releases, and invitations
- Press releases
- Flyers
- Social media
- Logo recognition in our print newsletter and on our website
- Ad space in Annual Meeting program book
Plan Corporate Events
NepRWA offers rewarding, team-building community service opportunities for local businesses or corporations in the Neponset River Watershed.
Our events help your team build new connections while making an impact in the community.
Event Rates
We request that corporate and for-profit organizations donate to NepRWA to support our volunteer program.
- $1,000 for up to 20 volunteers
- $2,000 for up to 50 volunteers
This tax-deductible donation helps cover the cost of the event (staff time, equipment, material removal, and permitting) and our greater efforts to clean and protect the Neponset River.
The Event Will Include:
- Coordination and selection of worksite(s)
- Training on the volunteer task to be completed
- All supplies including personal protective equipment
- An overview of the Neponset River and the ecological context of the volunteer project
- Corporate membership at the Bronze Level
Examples of Corporate Volunteer Events Might Include:
- Invasive species removal
- River cleanups
- Trail maintenance
NepRWA staff will meet with you to discuss your goals and interests and help come up with a volunteer project that is right for your team.
Corporate membership at the Bronze Level ($1,000) and above includes one corporate volunteer event opportunity a year.
For additional information or questions, contact Jennifer Hopcroft, Director of Development, at hopcroft@neponset.org or 781-575-0354 x303
