Suasco River Stewardship Council (RSC)

08/23/2026

Suasco River Stewardship Council (RSC), Sudbury Valley Trustees have been meeting on zoom since COVID. Thanks to Jonathan DeKock’s initiative, many of us met in person on the Concord River (225, Bedford MA boat ramp), went upstream to SVT Elliott Preserve Landing (group shot), then downstream by the Two Brothers’ Rocks, Maryknoll Fathers’ causeway, Thoreau’s Fox Island, Mill Brook, Page’s Brook. Then the downpour started and we scrambled up Katie Park, left the boats and all 12 of us had brunch at Riverview Restaurant! Next time another section: Not designated but wild & scenic all the same; to see the forever controversial 1828 North Billerica dam before it gets demolished and the river set free 🌊

08/22/2026

On July 22nd, volunteers collected dragonfly larvae on the Sudbury and Assabet Rivers as part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project. This was our 7th year of sampling on the SuAsCo Rivers! Each year is always a little different. Our first stop on the Sudbury River (Little Farms Rd, Framingham) was surprisingly difficult compared to years past, requiring us to stay at the site for a few hours to reach our goal of 20 larvae. We had better luck when we arrived in Hudson to sample on the Assabet, with participants sometimes finding two or three larvae in a single net scoop!

Due to a thunderstorm in the afternoon, sampling on the Concord River was postponed until August 14th. More photos to come from the Concord River sampling day!

Thanks to all who participated and helped with collecting, measuring, bagging, and identification, and a special thanks to Julia Khorana for organizing another successful SuAsCo DMP sampling!

07/29/2026

Start off August strong by pulling water chestnut on a stretch of the Concord River in Billerica! Billerica Recreation will provide canoes at no cost, launching from Bartlett’s Landing (56 Morgan Rd, Billerica). Alternatively, you can bring your own boat and meet the group there. (Life vests, paddles, and baskets will be provided, too.)

This event follows a successful water chestnut pull on May 30th. Since then, the mat of water chestnut has grown, making this a crucial time to pull before the plants deposit their seeds.

Click here to view more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waterchestnut-pull-party-tickets-1995172479595?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Event is organized by Marlies Henderson!

07/27/2026

This Saturday, August 1st, free water chestnut pull in a Wild & Scenic section of the Concord River in Billerica, between Sudbury Valley Trustees Ralph Hill conservation land parcels. Marlies Henderson coordinates the activity. Awaken your inner child with free use of Billerica Recreation canoes (or BYOBoat), gear, gloves and baskets provided. Register thru Eventbrite and get details emailed 24 hours prior to the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995172479595?aff=oddtdtcreator
This is a repeat of the successful pull on May 30 🙂

A free, hands-on, get down & dirty, W**d Warrior aquatic invasive vegetation removal party

06/28/2026

In celebration of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s 150th Anniversary, the RSC joined the AMC150 Relay for a fun day on the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers!



https://www.outdoors.org/amc150/

06/23/2026

A most enjoyable evening celebrating our rivers and the longest day of the year!

06/13/2026

Due to low flow / level 3 critical drought, the Shawsheen River Watershed Association shifted their monthly paddle launch to the Concord River in Billerica; from Katie Durand Memorial Park to the Two Brothers’ Rocks and back