Westport River Watershed Alliance

Westport River Watershed Alliance The Westport River Watershed Alliance (WRWA) is a nonprofit environmental organization established in 1976.

06/20/2026

River Day!!!!!

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 River Day Poster Contest! 🎉A huge thank you to all of the talented students...
06/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 River Day Poster Contest! 🎉

A huge thank you to all of the talented students from Westport Elementary School who participated and shared their creativity and love for the Westport River.

🏆 2026 River Day Poster Contest Winner & Featured Event Poster Artist
Madeline Belanger – 3rd Grade

Madeline's artwork was selected as the winning design and is featured on this year's River Day poster!

Grade-Level Winners
🌊 3rd Grade
🥇 Tiago RiBeiro
🥈 Cassidy Koster

🌊 4th Grade
🥇 Andy Wu
🥈 Harper Gluek

🍦 All winning students will receive a FREE small ice cream from Woods Ice Cream! Thank you to Woods Ice Cream for helping us celebrate these talented young artists.

Congratulations to all of our winners and participants!

Now it's time to celebrate the river that inspired their artwork!

📅 River Day 2026
🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Head of Westport Town Landing, 493 Old County Rd, Westport, MA

Hosted by the Westport River Watershed Alliance, River Day has been a beloved community tradition since 1984, bringing together families, educators, artists, and environmental advocates for a free day of fun, learning, and celebration along the Westport River.

This year's festivities include:
🎶 Live music and cultural performances, including the Eastern Medicine Singers
🎭 A community parade featuring music and watershed animal puppets
🎨 Hands-on children's activities, face painting, and classic games
🌎 Environmental education booths and interactive exhibits
🐴 Tiny therapy donkeys and horses
🍔 Local food vendors, artisans, and community organizations
🏞 The River Center, open with displays on sustainability and river ecology

With activities and exhibits spread across multiple tents on both sides of the river, River Day creates a festive village atmosphere for all ages.

Join us on June 20th to celebrate our river, our community, and our talented young artists. We can't wait to see you there!

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 River Day Poster Contest! 🎉A huge thank you to all of the talented students...
06/16/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 River Day Poster Contest! 🎉

A huge thank you to all of the talented students from Westport Elementary School who participated and shared their creativity and love for the Westport River.

🏆 2026 River Day Poster Contest Winner & Featured Event Poster Artist
Madeline Belanger – 3rd Grade

Madeline's artwork was selected as the winning design and is featured on this year's River Day poster!

Grade-Level Winners
🌊 3rd Grade
🥇 Tiago RiBeiro
🥈 Cassidy Koster

🌊 4th Grade
🥇 Andy Wu
🥈 Harper Gluek

🍦 All winning students will receive a FREE small ice cream from Woods Ice Cream! Thank you to Woods Ice Cream for helping us celebrate these talented young artists.

Congratulations to all of our winners and participants!

Now it's time to celebrate the river that inspired their artwork!

📅 River Day 2026
🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Head of Westport Town Landing, 493 Old County Rd, Westport, MA

Hosted by the Westport River Watershed Alliance, River Day has been a beloved community tradition since 1984, bringing together families, educators, artists, and environmental advocates for a free day of fun, learning, and celebration along the Westport River.

This year's festivities include:
🎶 Live music and cultural performances, including the Eastern Medicine Singers
🎭 A community parade featuring music and watershed animal puppets
🎨 Hands-on children's activities, face painting, and classic games
🌎 Environmental education booths and interactive exhibits
🐴 Tiny therapy donkeys and horses
🍔 Local food vendors, artisans, and community organizations
🏞 The River Center, open with displays on sustainability and river ecology

With activities and exhibits spread across multiple tents on both sides of the river, River Day creates a festive village atmosphere for all ages.

Join us on June 20th to celebrate our river, our community, and our talented young artists. We can't wait to see you there!

Many visitors that come to our River Center often ask who creates our beautiful puppets, the magical artist is Ed Rooney...
06/15/2026

Many visitors that come to our River Center often ask who creates our beautiful puppets, the magical artist is Ed Rooney.

A Westport resident for over 35 years and former Conservation Commission member, Ed has spent the past two decades crafting and performing with handmade puppets. Drawing inspiration from his lifelong connection to waterways and his Azorean heritage rooted in generations of fishing.

Each puppet is handcrafted from recycled and discarded materials (foam, plastic signs, and other overlooked items) transformed into imaginative works of art that celebrate renewal, reuse, and the hidden life within our watershed. Ed’s puppets have become a beloved part of WRWA’s River Center and River Day, helping visitors connect with the creatures and stories of our local ecosystem. When he’s not building puppets, Ed shares his creativity through drumming and active community involvement.

Join us on River Day, June 20, 10am - 2pm, to see his incredible creations in action!

We are so grateful for Ed’s time, talent, and passion. To read more about his journey, go to our blog here: https://www.westportwatershed.org/post/wrwa-volunteer-spotlight-ed-rooney

You can view Ed's recent performance "Tales of Flight, Migration, and Hope" here: https://www.youtube.com/live/KsC_PsM1GF8?si=bXlV1LS_K4uq

Volunteer Opportunity: Westport Shell Recycling Program Help keep oyster shells out of landfills and support local coast...
06/05/2026

Volunteer Opportunity: Westport Shell Recycling Program

Help keep oyster shells out of landfills and support local coastal restoration! The , The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts, and Westport Shell Recycling Program are seeking volunteers to collect and transport 5-gallon buckets of oyster shells from local restaurants.

This hands-on role is about 2 to 4 hours/week (typically Mon & Fri) and includes picking up, delivering, and tracking shell collections. Reliable vehicle required; must be able to lift ~25 lbs.

Interested in helping restore local waters and ecosystems? Contact Margaret Broughton at [email protected].

From exploring the shores of Portsmouth, RI, as a child to inspiring generations of students through environmental educa...
05/23/2026

From exploring the shores of Portsmouth, RI, as a child to inspiring generations of students through environmental education, Dan Harrington’s love of the water has made a lasting impact on our Westport community. 🌊💙

While earning a Graduate Assistantship teaching aboard the Envirolab III through Harbor Explorations, Dan spent summers teaching coastal ecology with Thompson Island Outward Bound in partnership with the New England Aquarium . He brought that passion into the classroom at Watertown and Westport Community Schools , where he taught science and created an innovative Boatbuilding course with Dharma Voyage that connected students to hands-on learning and local maritime heritage.

Dan also shared his love of the water teaching sailing with New Bedford’s Sea Lab program. Now retired, he remains a valued member of the WRWA community, continuing to support field studies and watershed education programs through his volunteer work.

To quote Dan “I love bringing people onto the River and into the saltmarshes. Whether it’s aboard my little sailboat or with the Watershed and Captain Bill or Rick, it’s always a transcendent experience. Very few people get to see this wonderful river that we are asking people to care so much about. It only makes sense to get as many people as we can out there to experience it.”

We are so grateful for Dan’s dedication, kindness, and passion for protecting and stewarding our watershed. Thank you Dan, for all that you do for our community! 💙

To read more about Dan and his incredible work go to our blog below:
https://www.westportwatershed.org/post/wrwa-volunteer-spotlight-dan-harrington

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493 Old County Road
Westport, MA
02790

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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