Weymouth-Weir Watershed News

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Amazing!!

Shellfishing Opened in Expanded Area on the South River - The Division of Marine Fisheries approved the addition of 18+ acres of recreational shellfishing in the South River. Shellfishing opened on Saturday April 4. See expanded yellow area in map. Thanks to Mike Dimeo, Marshfield Harbormaster and Shellfish Warden for supporting the testing and pushing DMF to get this additional area open! And kudos to all of the members of the NSRWA whose decades of advocating for cleaning up wastewater and stormwater pollution sources to our rivers have led to water that is clean enough to eat from. This is what community coming together to restore our resources looks like!

04/03/2026

Check out Weir and Willow the Weir River Osprey!!!

04/03/2026

From Neponset River Watershed Association

Boston Latin School senior Lucy Zhang is using art to bring attention to pollution in the Lower Neponset River.

Join the opening reception for Voices of the Lower Neponset River and meet the artist behind this powerful exhibit highlighting local advocates working to restore the River.

-Mon. April 13 | 6–8 PM
-Milton Public Library
-Free and open to all
-Registration appreciated for planning https://tinyurl.com/yc42ynku

More details: https://neponset.org/event/voices-of-the-lower-neponset-river-opening-reception/

Boston Latin School and Association, Milton Public Library

04/03/2026

Straits Pond Watershed Association - Clean Up Day on April 18th!!

Reasons to join SPWA

04/03/2026

Data Centers are Extremely Dangerous to the Environment!! They do not belong on the Docks of Everett!!!

From Mystic River Watershed Association:

Earlier this month, MyRWA joined Everett residents in cautioning against the development of a data center in the Everett Docklands Innovation District. You can read our full letter on our website >>> https://mysticriver.org/news/2026/3/26/myrwa-raises-concerns-over-proposed-everett-data-center

Data centers have proven negative environmental impacts on surrounding communities, and Everett Residents already face disproportionate environmental impacts, ranging from financial burdens, poor air quality, and lack of access to green and open spaces.

We are asking that the city either prohibit this land use or place a temporary moratorium on its construction.

We submitted the attached letter to the Everett Planning Board on March 2nd.

On March 2nd, 2026 we submitted a letter raising concerns about a proposed data center in the Everett Docklands Innovation District

04/03/2026

Leave them be!!!

04/03/2026

What is an Estuary? The Weymouth Fore River, Weymouth Back River and the Weir River are Estuaries!!

Watershed Wednesday: What is an estuary? It’s where salt water from the ocean and fresh water from a river meet. The water that’s not entirely salty and not entirely fresh is described as “brackish.” Damon’s Point in Marshfield is a great place to observe the North River estuary. It’s located at the end of Damon’s Point Road. Parking is limited, but you only need a sticker from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Photo by Tom McManus.
https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/damons-point/

04/03/2026

Explore South Shore: Plymouth's Black Cat Preserve is a hidden gem! This 63-acre woodland in the Town Brook watershed offers pond views and 2.5 miles of often-challenging trails, plus two reclaimed cranberry bogs now returning to their natural state. In addition, there is fishing access for Briggs Reservoir. Limited on-site parking lot for 6-8 vehicles. Please note that many online maps locate this property at 80 Black Cat Road. However the parking area is closer to 178 Black Cat Road, across the street.
https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/black-cat-preserve/

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

Explore South Shore: It’s World Aquatic Animal Day! Bring the family and explore the Let Our Rivers Flow mural at Hanover Crossing, in the Third Herring Brook watershed. How many aquatic animals can you spot in the mural? Can you find at least one plant or animal for each letter of the alphabet? Ample on-site parking at Hanover Crossing.
https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/let-our-rivers-flow-mural-at-hanover-crossing/