Fort River Watershed Association

08/31/2026

What does a culvert assessment actually look like? This summer, our intern team has been out across the Fort River watershed assessing culverts. From measuring openings to documenting site conditions, these assessments help us better understand how culverts are functioning and where improvements may be needed.

These photos show our interns assessing culverts in Pelham, Hadley, and Amherst. Thanks to everyone getting out there and doing the measuring! 💦🦺

08/30/2026

Today is the last Ice Cream in the Park! Join us at 2pm at Groff Park for the final Ice Cream in the Park event of the summer. Come grab an ice cream, enjoy the beautiful weather, and learn a little more about our local waterways. 💦🌿

08/28/2026

Want to protect your favorite local waterways? 🌊 Sign up to LEAD a cleanup group for the Fort River Watershed Cleanup on Sept. 19!

We’ll handle the logistics and provide all the supplies (gloves + bags) - you just bring your team and lead the way! How to sign up:

1. Visit the Adopt a Site page at Source to Sea Cleanup.
2. Select “Fort River Watershed” from the Multi-Site Group dropdown.
3. Register your cleanup event for 9:30am - 2pm on Sept 19!

Not ready to lead? General volunteer registration is also open! 🙌

https://sourcetoseacleanup.org/cleanup-sites/

08/27/2026

Did you know construction sites can play a big role in protecting water quality? 🌧️

Construction sites can have a big impact on water quality when soil and sediment are left exposed. 🌧️ Using silt fences and other erosion controls helps keep loose soil on-site and out of storm drains, streams, and rivers.

A well-managed site helps protect the waterways we all share. 💧

08/27/2026

The weather is looking lovely for this weekend! Join us and the Town of Amherst, MA for our final two ice cream in the parks at Groff Park. Come enjoy an ice cream, learn more about our local waterways, and soak up some sunshine with us! 🍦🌞

08/25/2026

🚧 Fort River bridge update! Construction on the Bay Road bridge over the Fort River has caused movement in the old bridge piers, raising concerns about structural stability and future water main breaks.

Pile driving will take place at night while the bridge is closed so crews can closely monitor the piers. Weight restrictions and truck detours are also expected soon.

A temporary water main and additional electronic signs will be installed to help prepare for potential disruptions. More updates to come!

Bay Road Bridge will be closed on Tuesday night (8/25), 7PM-5AM and on Wednesday night (8/26), 7PM-5AM, to allow the Contractor to safely drive piles adjacent to the existing bridge. Detour signs will be in place, and message boards will display the closure information in advance.

Police officers will be on site to allow emergency vehicles to pass.

08/22/2026

🎉 The cleanup after-party is shaping up to be a good one! After we clean up the Fort River Watershed on September 19, join us at Groff Park from 12 - 2 PM for an afternoon of food, music, ice cream, and community!

🎶 Pre-Emption Road will be bringing the tunes
🍔 Chappy's Mobile Culinary Experience will be serving up lunch
🍦A local ice cream truck will be keeping things sweet with their ice cream

Come for the cleanup, stay for the celebration! We can’t wait to celebrate our watershed and 30 years of the Connecticut River Conservancy's Source to Sea Cleanup with you!

REGISTER TODAY 👉 https://sourcetoseacleanup.org/forwa-cleanup/

08/21/2026

We’ve been loving chatting with community members at the Amherst Farmers' Market! Keep an eye out for one of our community liaisons or volunteers at an upcoming market. We’d love to hear about your connection to the river, answer your questions, and share updates on our culvert work. 🌱💧

08/20/2026

Join us at Puffers Pond this Saturday, August 22nd for ICE CREAM in the park. 🍦🤩

08/17/2026

🎶 We’re so excited to announce that Pre-Emption Road will be joining us for this year's cleanup after-party! Join us on September 19 to help clean up watershed, then stick around at Groff Park to groove to their tunes!

Link to register: https://sourcetoseacleanup.org/forwa-cleanup/