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 | | | Group Name: Salt Ponds CoalitionContact: Vic Dvorak Contact Address: Box 875 Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813 Contact Phone: 401 322-3068 Contact Email: saltpondscoalition@hotmail.comURL: http://www.saltpondscoalition.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Preservation of Southern Rhode Island's Salt Ponds. Education about relevant issues and providing a conduit for information and activites about the Salt Ponds. Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Rhode Island Rivers CouncilContact: Rachel Sholly Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Contact Phone: (401) 574-8400 Contact Email: rachel@ririvers.orgURL: http://www.ririvers.org/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Rivers Council works statewide on river and watershed policy and works to strengthen and empower local watershed organizations in Rhode Island.
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| | | Group Name: Trout Unlimited - Narragansett ChapterContact: John W. Brown Contact Address: 2902 Post Rd. Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879- Contact Phone: 401 783-4209 URL: http://tu225.org/aboutsam.htmActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Narragansett Chapter of Trout Unlimited is conducting an ongoing study of Rhode Island trout waters in cooperation with URI Watershed Watch. Two important rivers under study are Falls River in Exeter and Moosup River in Coventry, Rhode Island. Also, our flow monitoring program is continung on Rhode Island's only catch-and-release fishing area. The program helps protect a significant population of wild and native brook trout. Number of Volunteers: 5
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| | | Group Name: Environment Council of Rhode IslandContact: Kris Stuart, Presidennt Contact Address: PO Box 9061 Providence, Rhode Island 02940 Contact Phone: 401-621-8048 Contact Email: ecri@studentweb.providence.eduURL: http://www.environmentcouncilri.org/ecri.htmlActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:The Environment Council of Rhode Island (ECRI) is a Coalition of organizations and individuals, serves as a powerful voice for developing, advocating, and lobbying for policies and laws that protect and enhance the environment. the council embodies the vision that together we can build an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy. ECRI provides its members with a forum for sharing information and technical expertise, and provides policy makers and the public with informed opinions a ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Rhode Island Tree CouncilContact: Robin Enos Contact Address: Po Box 6144 Providence, Rhode Island 02940 Contact Phone: (401)764-5885 Contact Email: ritree@ritree.orgURL: http://users.ids.net/~ritrees/AboutTC.htmlActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Rhode Island Tree Council was established in 1991 as a non-profit citizens' group
dedicated to sustaining, improving, and expanding tree resources. Our vision is "A Flourishing Forest Ecosystem" accomplished through increased public awareness, good planning, knowledgeable volunteers, and proper tree planting.
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| | | Group Name: Ten Mile River Watershed CouncilContact: Keith Gonsalves Contact Address: 2 Ramsay Street East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 Contact Phone: 401-474-3813 Contact Email: ktggroup@aol.comURL: http://www.tenmileriver.netActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To protect the Ten Mile River and its tributaries while increasing recreational opportunities on the River and along its banks. We are a group of citizens who are working to create a blueway, which is a well marked paddling route. We are also mapping out the miles of walking and hiking trails. The Ten Mile River Watershed Council conducts several clean ups each year, and also organizes group paddles throughout the watershed.
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| | | Group Name: Sierra Club - Rhode Island ChapterContact: Alicia Karpick Contact Address: 21 Meeting Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Contact Phone: 401) 521-4734 Contact Email: alicia.karpick@sierraclub.orgURL: http://rhodeisland.sierraclub.org/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club represents one of 63 chapters across the U.S. and Canada. Read about some of our history here. The RI Chapter Leadership consists of people giving some of their own time, to make a difference.
In August 2005 the Sierra Club, along with the Rhode Island Public Interest Group (RIPIRG) and Toxics Action Center, filed a lawsuit in federal court against Bradford Dyeing Association (BDA), a textile finishing plant located on the banks of the Pawcatuck Riv ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Narragansett BayKeeperContact: John Torgan Contact Address: c/o Save the Bay, 434 Smith Street Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Contact Phone: 401-272-3770 URL: http://www.savebay.org/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council
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| | | Group Name: Ten Mile River Watershed CouncilContact: Keith Gonsalves Contact Address: 2 Ramsay Street Riverside, Rhode Island 02915 Contact Phone: 401-474-3813 Contact Email: ktggroup@aol.comURL: http://www.tenmileriver.netActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To protect the Ten Mile River and its tributaries while increasing recreational opportunities on the River and along its banks. We are a group of citizens who are working to create a blueway, which is a well marked padling route. We are also mapping out the miles of walking and hiking trails. The Ten Mile River Watershed Council conducts several clean ups each year, and also organizes group paddles throughout the watershed.
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| | | Group Name: Blackstone River Watershed Council/Friends of the Blackstone (BRWC/FOB)Contact: Frank Matta, President Contact Address: PO Box 8068 Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 Contact Phone: 401-334-5003 Contact Email: webmaster@blackstoneriver.org URL: http://www.blackstoneriver.org/Activity:Other Description: Mission Statement: To restore, enhance, and preserve the physical, historical, and cultural integrity of the Blackstone River, its watershed and its eco-system, through public advocacy, education, recreation, stewardship and the promotion of this unique Blackstone Valley resource. Number of Volunteers: 32 paid members, 70+ volunteers
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| | | Group Name: University of Rhode Island (URI) Watershed WatchContact: Linda Green; Elizabeth Herron Contact Address: Rm 105, CIK 1 Greenhouse Rd. University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-0804 Contact Phone: 401 874-2905 Contact Email: URIWW@ETAL.URI.EDUURL: http://www.uri.edu/ce/wq/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:URI Watershed Watch is the largest water quality program in Rhode Island. Our goals include educating the public, promoting active citizenship participation, obtaining multi-year surface water quality data, and encouraging information-based water quality programs. With monitoring in all 14 of RI's watersheds, we cover cover the 'source to the sea.' Local sponsors pay an annual registration fee which helps cover the costs associated with training, equipment, laboratory analyses, interpretation ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 350
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| | | Group Name: Kickemuit River CouncilContact: Ann Morrill Contact Address: P.O. Box 590 Warren, Rhode Island 02885 Contact Phone: 401-245-1095 Contact Email: annmorrill@verizon.netURL: http://www.kickemuitriver.org/Activity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Protecting the water quality of the Kickemuit River and its tributaries. Projects include both fresh and salt water testing, and monitoring water outflow discharge.
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| | | Group Name: Buckeye Brook Coalition a State of Rhode Designated Watershed CouncilContact: Steve Insana Contact Address: 46 Waldo Rd Warwick, Rhode Island 02889 Contact Phone: 401-737-1342 Contact Email: sinsana@cox.netURL: http://www.buckeyebrook.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To Protect and Preserve Buckeye Brook, it`s watershed and the Annual Run of River Herring.
Activities include: Annual Earth Day Clean-up, direct fish count (RIDEM), Water quality, education/outreach
Recipient of the 2003 Evironmental Conservation Award (RISAA).
A State of Rhode Island Designated Watershed Council(6/2004). Number of Volunteers: 75
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| | | Group Name: Narragansett Bay CommissionContact: Cynthia Morissette Contact Address: One Service Road Providence, Rhode Island 02905 Contact Phone: 401-461-8848 Contact Email: cynthia.morissette@narrabay.comURL: http://www.narrabay.comActivity:Other Description: The purpose of the Narragansett Bay Commission is to provide the highest quality wastewater treatment to its customers and in doing so maintain the health of Narragansett Bay and its tributaries.
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| | | Group Name: Friends Of The MoshassuckContact: Greg Gerritt Contact Address: 37 6Th St. Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Contact Phone: 401-331-0529 Contact Email: gerritt@mindspring.comActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Restoration of Collyer Park Wetland. Community ecology after school program Number of Volunteers: 10
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| | | Group Name: Pawtuxet River Authority and Watershed CouncilContact: Guy N Lefebvre Contact Address: 334 Knight St Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Contact Phone: 401-739-7635 Contact Email: guylefebvre@earthlink.netActivity:Other Description: To work with the five cities and towns along the Pawtuxet and the citizens of those towns to increase awareness of the Pawtuxet River's historic and natural values, improve water quality, and develop a system of river-walks and access sites along the river. Published Pawtuxet River Greenway and Heritage Corridor Map in 1999. Quarterly
newsletter Pawtuxet Newstream. Number of Volunteers: 100+
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| | | Group Name: Friends of Cole & Lee RiversContact: Allen Conaway Contact Address: 37 New Meadow Rd. Barrington, Rhode Island 02806 Contact Phone: 508-672-9399 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council
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| | | Group Name: Narrow River Land Trust, Inc.Contact: Linda Steere Contact Address: PO Box 641 Wakefield, Rhode Island 02880 Contact Phone: 401-783-6740 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: To preserve and protect the watershed of the Pettasquamscutt (Narrow) River through land preservation.
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| | | Group Name: Trout Unlimited - Massachusetts-Rhode Island CouncilContact: Geoffrey Day Contact Address: 1779 Mass Ave, #288 Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140 Contact Email: webmaster@ma-ri-tu-council.orgURL: http://www.ma-ri-tu-council.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: Massachusetts-Rhode Island Council of Trout Unlimited is the umbrella organization that all TU Chapters within the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
The Council is currently working to create a wild trout policy in Massachusetts. The Council also publishes "An Angler's Guide to Trout Fishing in Massachusetts" and works to help Chapters in educating anglers, habitat restoration and cold water conservation issues. Number of Volunteers: too many to list
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| | | Group Name: Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor CoalitionContact: Maureen Whelan Contact Address: 313 Main Street Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879 Contact Phone: 401-782-0149 Contact Email: saugatucket@saugatucket.orgURL: http://www.saugatucket.org/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project, Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The Saugatucket River Heritage Corridor Coalition (SRHCC), is a not-for-profit corporation in South Kingstown, RI. We educate the public about the river and its watershed and involve area residents in river stewardship. We work to create partnerships among diverse stakeholders and have grown to include representatives of fifteen neighborhood, civic and other organizations interested in the welfare of the watershed, as well as several members-at-large. This membership structure promotes cons ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Woonasquatucket Watershed ProjectContact: Matthew H. Mcconeghy, Phd Contact Address: Dept. Of Science Johnson And Wales University 8 Abbott Park Pl. Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Contact Phone: 401 598-1766 Contact Email: mmcconeg@jwu.eduURL: http://www.woonasquatucket.org/ongoingprojects.htmActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Woonasquatucket Watershed Project monitors a watershed which is part of and borders the Blackstone Valley National Historic Corridor. The Woonasquatucket was very heavily industrialized in the early 1800s and is now the center of restoration efforts from several organizations. Number of Volunteers: 0
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| | | Group Name: Blackstone River CoalitionContact: Peter Coffin Contact Address: 414 Massasoit Rd Worcester, Massachusetts 01604 Contact Phone: (508)753-6087 Contact Email: peter.coffin@zaptheblackstone.orgURL: http://www.zaptheblackstone.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The mission of the BRC is to restore and protect water quality and wildlife habitat in the river corridor, and to advocate for sound land use throughout the Blackstone River Watershed. We have a network of citizen water quality monitors and test monthly 60 sites throughout the watershed. Number of Volunteers: 90
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| | | Group Name: Prudence ConservancyContact: Allan Beck Contact Address: 422 Narragansett Ave. Prudence Island, Rhode Island 02872- Contact Phone: 401 683-6780 Contact Email: ALLANBECK@AOL.COMURL: http://www.prudenceconservancy.org/main.htmlActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Prudence Conservancy does water quality monitoring to provide "sea-truthing" data for electronic monitoring by the Narrangansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Number of Volunteers: 4
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| | | Group Name: Smithfield High SchoolContact: Holly A. Martin; Donna Williams Contact Address: 90 Pleasant View Ave. Esmond, Rhode Island 02917- Contact Phone: 401 949-2050 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Blackstone River Watershed Education Project conducts biological tests on the Blackstone and Woonasquatucket Rivers. Blackstone watershed is part of the National Heritage Corridor. Number of Volunteers: 0
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| | | Group Name: Narrow River Preservation AssociationContact: Teresa McKinley Contact Address: PO Box 8 Saunderstown, Rhode Island 02874 Contact Phone: 401-783-6277 URL: http://www.narrowriver.org/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Preservation, protection, and management of water resources and the natural environment within the Narrow (or Pettaquamscutt) watershed. Education and outreach programs focus on fostering awareness of the history, problems, potentials, and proposed changes to the watershed. Number of Volunteers: 20 board of dir. and 400+ membership
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| | | Group Name: Moshassuck River MonitorsContact: Rob Brown; Bella Tatum Contact Address: 216 Hope St. Providence, Rhode Island 02906-2246 Contact Phone: 401 421-8100 217 401 831 7350 Contact Email: RBrownCHOP@aol.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Moshassuck River Monitors conduct four-season monitoring with our fecal bracket sampling project, land use assessment with aerial photos and student projects, nutrient loading analysis with colormeters, and wet weather sampling of combined sewer overflow (CSO) effects. Our long-term goal is to ensure water qualiy upstream for the Whitewater River Park and trout fishing in downtown Providence. Number of Volunteers: 0
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| | | Group Name: Community Pollution Prevention ProjectContact: Alison McDeedy Contact Address: One Depot Square Woonsocket, Rhode Island 02895 Contact Phone: 401-762-0250 Contact Email: Alison_McDeedy@nps.govActivity:Other Description: Interprets and protects the Blackstone Valley's environmental resources. Assists RI and MA state departments and local communities with technical assistance, land use planning, management coordination, and water quality issues. Number of Volunteers: up to 676 on one day project
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| | | Group Name: Save the BayContact: Wenley Ferguson Contact Address: 434 Smith St. Providence, Rhode Island 02908-3770 Contact Phone: 401 272-3540 URL: http://www.savebay.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Save the Bay's activities focus primarily on monitoring the habitats of Narragansett Bay including assessing the health of salt marshes, evaluating restoration potential, groundtruthing aerial habitat surveys, and monitoring herring runs. We also conduct surveys of how people are using the urban rivers and waterfront to advocate for better management of urban waters. Number of Volunteers: 200
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| | | Group Name: Woonasquatucket River GreenwayContact: Jane B. Sherman Contact Address: 56 Pine St., Suite 3B Providence, Rhode Island 02903- Contact Phone: 401 455-8880 Contact Email: jsherman@providenceplan.orgURL: http://www.woonasquatucket.org/greenwayProject.htmActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:Woonasquatucket River Greenway conducts programs to restore a degraded urban river which flows into Narragansett Bay, and adjacent lands. The river, which has high fecal coliform and dioxin levels and two brownfields, will be tested in Summer 1998 by State and Federal Agencies. We will then begin training our first volunteer monitors and developing a teen-run testing program. We currently give watershed and rever information for environmental justice and environmental education programs at scho ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed AssociationContact: Lori Urso Contact Address: 203B Arcadia Road Hope Valley, Rhode Island 02832 Contact Phone: 401-539-9017 Contact Email: info@wpwa.orgURL: http://www.wpwa.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:WPWA is a private, non-profit conservation organization that promotes and protects the integrity of the lands and waters in the Pawcatuck watershed. We are also the state designated Watershed Council for the Pawcatuck Watershed. We conduct outreach education to municipal officials, teacher training and student programs, recreational events, and water quality monitoring. WPWA publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Watershed. We also have two publications concerning recreational opportunities i ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Quinebaug Rivers Association, Inc.Contact: Roger A. Hunt Contact Address: 20 Kenilworth Rd Worcester, Massachusetts 01602 Contact Phone: 508-755-4917 Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Founded in 1986, Quinebaug Rivers Association seeks to establish permanent riverine greenways along the Quinebaug River and its primary tributaries in Eastern Connecticut, South Central, Massachusetts, and Western Rhode Island. The assocation and its members were instrumental in creation of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, the fourth such Heritage corridor in our nation. Number of Volunteers: 5 to 10 active volunteers of about 50 people
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| | | Group Name: Thames River Watershed AssociationContact: Ron Whiteley Contact Address: PO Box 232 Ledyard, Connecticut 06339 Contact Phone: 860-464-8025 Contact Email: rnwhiteley@aol.comActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Protection and enhancement of Thames River watershed. Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Schooner, Inc.Contact: Diana Payne Contact Address: 60 South Water St. New Haven, Connecticut 06519- Contact Phone: 203 865-1737 Contact Email: schooner@snet.netURL: http://schoonerinc.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Schooner, Inc. is studying six sites on New Haven Harbor. We will be monitoring water quality weekly. Number of Volunteers: 20
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| | | Group Name: Darien Land Trust Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Darien Land Trust (DLT) continues to pursue its goal of designating, acquiring, maintaining and preserving areas in Darien to be held as open space for the benefit of the Darien community.
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| | | Group Name: Chatham High SchoolContact: Jean Avery Contact Address: 425 Crowell Rd. Chatham, Massachusetts 02633- Contact Phone: 508 945-5140 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Chatham High School 11th graders use a planning document to develop project goals, quality assurance plans, and schedules. We walk to our local creek sites and collect weekly samples for field and lab analysis. Students perform and document all work and write a final report which is presented to the town. Number of Volunteers: 0
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| | | Group Name: Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring GroupContact: William M. Wilcox Contact Address: University of Massachusetts Extension P.O. Box 1696 Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557- Contact Phone: 508 693-0694 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Crystal Lake/Sengekontacket Pond Monitoring Group monitors a freshwater lake and a tidal pond. In 1997 we completed a two-year project in three other coastal ponds. Number of Volunteers: 2
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| | | Group Name: Lawrence School Shiverick's Pond StudyContact: Pat Harcourt Contact Address: Waquoit Bay NERR P.O. Box 3092 Waquoit, Massachusetts 02536- Contact Phone: 508 457-0495 107 Contact Email: wbnerr@capecod.netActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Lawrence School eighth graders monitor water chemistry, groundwater levels, and invertebrate diversity in two ponds on school property. Number of Volunteers: 10
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| | | Group Name: Nantucket Environmental LaboratoryContact: Mr. C.S. Tate Keogan Contact Address: P.O. Box 1419 Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554- Contact Phone: 508 228-1338 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Nantucket Environmental Laboratory monitors Nantucket Harbor and produces a yearly public outreach brochure raising awareness about pollution issues. We coordinate and provide certified analytical analyses for the parameters examined. Number of Volunteers: 4
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| | | Group Name: Association for the Preservation of Cape CodContact: Margaret A. Geist, Executive Director Contact Address: P.O. Box 636, 169 Route 6A Orleans, Massachusetts 02653 Contact Phone: 508-255-4142, fax 508-255-8780 Contact Email: info@apcc.orgURL: http://www.apcc.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: A member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose purpose
is to foster policies and programs which promote the preservation of
natural resources on Cape Cod. Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Salem Land TrustContact: Ann S. Sielman Contact Address: 369 West Road Salem, Connecticut 06420 Contact Phone: 860-859-13848 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: As a member of the Land Trust Service Bureau and the national Land Trust Alliance, works to ensure that the land donor's options to preserve undeveloped land are protected forever. Number of Volunteers: 8
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| | | Group Name: Sugden Reservoir AssociationContact: Frank Rivers Contact Address: 8 Overlook Dr. Spencer, Massachusetts 01562- Contact Phone: 508 885-3285 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Sugden Reservoir Association works to evaluate and improve the weed condition and water quality of our lake. Number of Volunteers: 16
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| | | Group Name: Nature Center for Environmental Activities, Inc.Contact: Peter Fraboni Richard Harris Contact Address: 10 Woodside Lane Westport, Connecticut 06880- Contact Phone: 203 227-7253 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: HarborWatch/RiverWatch is a volunteer citizens' action group actively engaged in scientific monitoring of harbors and rivers in lower Fairfield County. Our ongoing research effort works to protect and improve water quality in local estuaries and watershed areas. We monitor for hypoxic conditions in Norwalk, Saugatuck and Five Mile River harbors in the summer months, and conduct ongoing monitoring of Sasco Brook and Norwalk River. Number of Volunteers: 55
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| | | Group Name: Monument Beach Civic AssociationContact: Russell Cookingham Contact Address: P.O. Box 1037 Monument Beach, Massachusetts 02553- Contact Phone: 508 759-6786 Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Monument Beach Civic Association cooperates with Buzzards Bay Coalition to monitor bays and inlets throughout Buzzards Bay, from Westport to Naushan. Number of Volunteers: 2
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| | | Group Name: Friends of the BayContact: Patricia Aitken Contact Address: PO Box 564 Oyster Bay, New York 11791 Contact Phone: 516-922-6666 Contact Email: info@friendsofthebay.orgURL: http://www.friendsofthebay.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Our mission is to protect, preserve and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. Number of Volunteers: 25
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| | | Group Name: Leesville Pond Watershed and Neighborhood AssociationContact: Joan L. Crowell Contact Address: 5 Bernice Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01603 Contact Email: joan.crowell@realtor.comActivity:Other Description: The Leesville Pond Watershed and Neighborhood Association is a grassroots organization of neighborhood residents whose mission is to work together with individuals, groups, businesses and agencies in order to improve and maintain the quality of life in the neighborhood. Number of Volunteers: 40
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| | | Group Name: Josh's Zeta UnitContact: Josh's Zeta Unit Contact Address: Norwich Free Academy Norwich, Connecticut 06331 Contact Phone: 860-889-2007 URL: http://www.norwichfreeacademy.comActivity:Education Project/Program Description: THIS IS A SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY. WE WILL EXPLORE OUR FINDING ABOUT THE WATER SHEDS TO GIVE REPORTS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR Number of Volunteers: 126
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| | | Group Name: Friends Of The BayContact: Patricia Aitken Contact Address: 2 Townsend Square Oyster Bay, New York 11771 Contact Phone: 516-922-6666 Contact Email: p.aitken@friendsofthebay.orgURL: http://www.friendsofthebay.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Friends of the Bay's mission is to protect, preserve and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. Number of Volunteers: 30
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| | | Group Name: Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson PondContact: Roland B. Janbergs Contact Address: 30 Shore Dr. Spencer, Massachusetts 01562-2914 Contact Phone: 508 612 3066 Contact Email: rjanbergs@yahoo.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Concerned Citizens Association of Thompson Pond monitors Thompson Pond in Spencer, Massachusetts and its watershed. Number of Volunteers: 1
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| | | Group Name: Hands Across the River CoalitionContact: passed away Januarary 29 22006 Contact Address: 222 Union St., Room 202 New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740- Contact Phone: 508 979-5910 Contact Email: hands@MB.Ultranet.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Hands Across the River Coalition works with the EPA Superfund clean-up of PCBs and the state Adopt A Stream program. We have adopted the Acushnet River which we monitor from land, water, and air. We are involved in environmental justice issues in surrounding towns, which includes monitoring hazardous waste sites. We also sponsor spring and fall riverbank cleanups. Number of Volunteers: 600
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| | | Group Name: Blackstone River Watershed AssociationContact: James Plasse Contact Address: 50 North St. Grafton, Massachusetts 01519- Contact Phone: 508 839-2138 Contact Email: dwilliams@massaudubon.orgURL: http://www.thebrwa.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Miscoe Brook Stream Team is a quarterly monitoring project that assesses the water quality of the brook that feeds the lake where the town swimming area is located. Number of Volunteers: 5
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| | | Group Name: Mill River Wetland Committee, Inc.Contact: President Contact Address: River Lab Center, 476 Old Mill Road Fairfield, Connecticut 06430 Contact Phone: 203-259-1847 Contact Email: River-Lab@juno.comActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Strengthen environmental education by providing materials to enable the establishment of Earth-structure fundamentals as Earth Science basics at the elementary level.
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| | | Group Name: Lyme Land Conservation TrustContact: Anthony Irving Contact Address: 25 Honey Hill Lane Lyme, Connecticut 06371 Contact Phone: 860-434-1460 URL: http://www.lymelandtrust.org/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Lyme Land Conservation Trust (LLCT) is a non-profit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to helping to conserve Lyme’s natural, scenic and historic land and water resources. We acquire and manage properties; support open space acquisition; promote scientific study of natural resources; and educate the public, thus helping preserve the quality of life Number of Volunteers: 14
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| | | Group Name: Save the Sound, Inc.Contact: Jenifer Thalhauser Contact Address: 185 Magee Ave. Stamford, Connecticut 06902- Contact Phone: 203 327-9786 Contact Email: jenifer_t@hotmail.comURL: http://savethesound.orgActivity:Other Description: Work with local high schools - Bring students into the field to monitor water quality and study the watershed concepts. Students are exposed to suence (hands on), learn to connect members with concepts, summarize and present results after 5 months of monitoring. Number of Volunteers: 50 in Adopt
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| | | Group Name: Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Monitoring ProgramContact: Joe McCarthy Contact Address: 19 School Rd. Orleans, Massachusetts 02653-3699 Contact Phone: 508 255-4648 Contact Email: joemac03@capecod.netActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Orleans Marine Water Quality Task Force Volunteer Monitoring Program is a component of a larger task force charged by the Town Meeting with monitoring the health of and maintaining an information bank on Orleans' three estuaries, making recommendations to the Board of /selectmen for remedial action, including construction of retention and/or filtration systems and land use regulations, and conducting a community education program on protection of Orleans marine resources. Number of Volunteers: 39
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| | | Group Name: Regional Environmental Council, Inc.Contact: Peggy Middaugh Contact Address: PO Box 255 Worcester, Massachusetts 01613 Contact Phone: 508-799-9139 Contact Email: rec@ma.ultranet.comURL: http://www.ma.ultranet.com/~recActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: A private, nonprofit organization formed in 1971 to protect and improve the central Massachusetts environment. Through research, educational programs, and citizen action, REC seeks to build public awareness and to promote the best possible choices concerning air and water quality, land use, waste reduction, recycling and transportation in our region. Focus on outreach & education to local residents through neighborhood groups. Number of Volunteers: 100+
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| | | Group Name: Manomet Center for Conservation SciencesContact: Katharine Parsons; Stephanie Schmidt Contact Address: P.O. Box 1770 Manomet, Massachusetts 02345- Contact Phone: 508 224-6521 Contact Email: LKVZ01A@Prodigy.comURL: http://www.manomet.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Wetland Watchers is a volunteer network of concerned citizens who survey wetland sites in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts to record all wildlife use and habitat status. Volunteers adopt a favorite wetland to observe during the year, particularly during the important breeding season, and record the presence of birds and other wildlife, Wetland Watchers also monitor their site's habitat status and report violations of wetland protection laws to local agencies. Number of Volunteers: 20
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| | | Group Name: Water Works GroupContact: Karin A. Tammi Contact Address: P.O. Box 197 Westport Point, Massachusetts 02791- Contact Phone: 508 636-5444 Contact Email: wwgseemore@aol.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:The Water Works Group is committed to enhancing the renewable economic resources of traditional fishing and farming communities. Our Bay Scallop Restoration Project (BSRP) in the Westport River and Apponagansett Bay estuaries has pioneered the use of innovative aquaculture techniques (spawning sanctuaries and artificial spat collectors) as a means of increasing the bay scallop population here in New England. Our reaearch merges hands-on marine education of K-6, middle, and high school students ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 25
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| | | Group Name: Preserve the Wetlands, Inc.Contact: Grace W Lichtenstein Contact Address: PO Box 8, Rowayton Station Norwalk, Connecticut 06853 Contact Phone: 941-473-9125 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Mission: To preserve and protect inland and tidal wetlands. To provide guidance and obtain funds to restore wetlands. To speak to local and state communities concerned with wetlands protection and rehabilitation and restoration.
We have taken the lead in getting grant money and city money to restore Wilson Cove in Long Island Sound at Norwalk. Assisted in the city acquiring Woods Pond land for park in Norwalk. Number of Volunteers: 200
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| | | Group Name: Connecticut River Gateway CommissionContact: Linda Krause Contact Address: PO Box 778 Old Saybrook, Connecticut 06475 Contact Phone: 860-388-3497 Contact Email: crerpa@connix.comActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The Connecticut River Gateway Commission was created by state statute in 1973. It is a compact among the 8 towns on the CT. River Estuary in which the towns have agreed to adopt common standards in zoning to protect the natural and scenic quality of the river. The commission develops those standards. Gateway also has a fund to support land acquisition.
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| | | Group Name: Trout Unlimited - Massachusetts/Rhode Island CouncilContact: Ron Everett Contact Address: 80 Wellsley Circle East Taunton, Massachusetts 02718 Contact Phone: 508-880-5507 URL: http://www.ma-ri-tu-council.org/AwardforWarrenWinders.htmlActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The Greater Boston Chapter is taking the lead in getting the new Anglers Guide to Trout Fishing in Massachusetts published. The cover will be of a brook trout which was drawn by Alan James
Robinson. You may recall that the first edition of that book provided lots of funds for the council and the various chapters which sold them.
Much time and sweat has gone into the new edition and it will be very different that its predecessor. Peter Schilling of the Boston Chapter says that it should be av ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Land Preservation Society of NortonContact: Frances Shirley Contact Address: PO Box 204 Norton, Massachusetts 02766 Contact Phone: 508.285.4539 Contact Email: fshirley@wheatonma.eduURL: http://home.comcast.net/~NortonLPS/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Protect natural resources; preserve natural areas and historic sites; provide open space for the benefit of the general public; educate about the wise use of natural resources; work with other organizations having similar purposes. Number of Volunteers: 50 active members, 150 total members
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| | | Group Name: Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research ReserveContact: Jeanne Cannizaro Contact Address: P.O. Box 3092 Waquoit, Massachusetts 02536- Contact Phone: 508 457-0495 Contact Email: wbnerr@capecod.netURL: http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve monitors endangered birds including piping plovers and least terns. We conduct population surveys, monitor nests and nesting sites, and erect predator exclusions. We provide education programs and erect symbolic fencing to keep foot traffic on trails. Number of Volunteers: 22
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| | | Group Name: Allen Pond Bird CensusContact: John Hill Contact Address: Lloyd Center for Environmental Studies P.O. Box 87037 South Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748- Contact Phone: 508 990-0505 Contact Email: lloydctr@lloydctr.MA.Ultranet.comActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Allen Pond Bird Census is a baseline data-gathering census on all birds using the 94-hectare Allen Pond complex. We monitor the number, activity, and habitat used by each individual or group for each species. Number of Volunteers: 3
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| | | Group Name: Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)Contact: Jeffrey Day; Bret Stearns Contact Address: Natural Resources Department 20 Black Brook Rd. Aquinnah, Massachusetts 02535- Contact Phone: 508 645-9265 Contact Email: ranger@Vineyard.netURL: http://www.wampanoagtribe.net/Pages/indexActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Wampanoag Tribe has established an extensive watershed monitoring program on the island of Martha's Vineyard. We have received treatment as a state from the U.S. EPA and currently are funded through many EPA Media Programs. Number of Volunteers: 10
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| | | Group Name: Blackstone River Watershed Education ProjectContact: Donna Williams Contact Address: 414 Massasoit Rd. Worcester, Massachusetts 01604- Contact Phone: 508 753-6087 Contact Email: bmbrook@massaudubon.orgURL: http://www.thebrwa.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Blackstone River Watershed Education Project is a high school water monitoring program. All 400 students conduct chemical, physical, and biological sampling three times per year. They gather in the spring at a local university for a Student Congress to share test results and strategize action plans. Number of Volunteers: 0
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| | | Group Name: North Attleboro High School Environmental Science Contact: Donna Cochrane Contact Address: 1 Wilson Whitty Way North Attleboro, Massachusetts 02760 Contact Phone: 508-643-2115 Contact Email: dcochrane@naschools.netActivity:Education Project/Program, Volunteer Monitoring Description: Students monitor the Ten Mile River for MA Class B Warm Water parameters of temperature, pH, DO, % DO, specific conductivity, N-NO3, soluble reactive phosphorus, fecal coliform, and macro-invertebrates. Number of Volunteers: varies yearly
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| | | Group Name: Nantucket Conservation FoundationContact: Nantucket Conservation Foundation Contact Address: 118 Cliff Road, PO Box 13 Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 URL: http://www.nantucketconservation.com/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: The mission of the Foundation is to assist in the preservation of Nantucket's character by permanently conserving, maintaining, and managing natural areas and habitat and to encourage an appreciation of and interest in the Island's natural resources.
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| | | Group Name: French River ConnectionContact: Ken Parker Contact Address: 46 Brookside Avenue Webster, Massachusetts 01570 Contact Phone: 508-943-2698 Contact Email: frenchriver@charter.netURL: http://www.frenchriverconnection.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: Our vision is for the French River to become a valued resource for the communities along its banks. We do water quality monitoring, river cleanup, trail planning and construction, boat launch construction, and advocacy Number of Volunteers: 62
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| | | Group Name: Friends Of Long PondContact: Karen Malkus Contact Address: 401 Hamilton Cartway Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 Contact Phone: 508 896-4442 Contact Email: renmalkus @yahoo.comURL: http://www.freewebs.com/friendsoflongpondActivity:Education Project/Program Description: Our purpose is to connect interested citizens to resources relevant to Long Pond. We organize activities to educate the public, conduct workshops and advocate for Long Pond in the local government. We are currently working on removing invasive species and dealing with phosphorous loading. Number of Volunteers: 20-40
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| | | Group Name: Taunton River Watershed AllianceContact: Carolyn A. LaMarre Contact Address: 1298 Cohannet St. Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Contact Phone: 508-828-1101 OR 508-697-5700 Contact Email: Director@savethetaunton.org URL: http://savethetaunton.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Types of Waterbodies Monitored: rivers, streams, lakes
Type of Monitoring: chemical, physical, site assessment, debris cleanup
Citizen action= River Action Focus Teams
Number of Volunteers: 600
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| | | Group Name: B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolContact: Christopher Boyle Contact Address: 360 Elsbree Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 Contact Phone: 508-675-8100 ext 1170 Contact Email: ccboyle@fallriverschools.orgActivity:Education Project/Program Description: The B.M.C. Durfee High School Independent Environmental Study Group, each year selects a local body of water to study. These studies include chemical, physical, and biological monitoring of the selected site. A report is produced and presented to civic leaders and local libraries. Number of Volunteers: 11
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| | | Group Name: Citizens For A Clean EnvironmentContact: Robert Craver Webster, Massachusetts Contact Phone: 508-943-2777 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: C-FACE is a grass roots group of citizens joined together in the common goal of creating BMP's for a clean environment. Number of Volunteers: 300+
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| | | Group Name: Rivers Alliance of ConnecticutContact: Margaret Miner Contact Address: 111 Main Street Collinsville, Connecticut 06022 Contact Phone: 860-693-1602 Contact Email: rivers@riversalliance.orgURL: http://www.riversalliance.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: RAC aims to protect and restore rivers in Connecticut through public policy development, grassroots and volunteer action, and public education. RAC is the statewide organization in Connecticut dedicated to the protection of all the state's rivers and streams by assisting local watershed groups, educational programs, and promoting sound public policies and laws relating to our water resources. Number of Volunteers: 25
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| | | Group Name: International Shorebird Surveys (ISS)Contact: Brian Harrington; Carol Wilder Contact Address: Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences P.O. Box 1770 Manomet, Massachusetts 02345- Contact Phone: 508 224-6521 Contact Email: Bharr@Manomet.orgURL: http://www.shorebirdworld.org/template.php?g=13&c=11Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring Description: Cooperators with the ISS are asked to count shorebirds at a wetland they select and to reportresults annually. Data is used for conservation and planning initiatives and have provided pivotal information to governmental and private conservation groups. For more information please visit the following website:
http://www.shorebirdworld.org/template.php?g=13&c=11 Number of Volunteers: 600
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| | | Group Name: Billington Sea Association Volunteer Monitoring ProgramContact: Michael Conrod Contact Address: Water Monitoring Program 33 Hopkins Rd. Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360- Contact Phone: 508 747-5510 Contact Email: dutch@Four.netURL: http://www.umass.edu/tei/mwwp/bsa.htmlActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Billington Sea Association monitors a 269-acre freshwater lake whose waters were full of activity until weeds and then algae took over. We want to show what needs to be done to restore Billington Sea to the conditions existing in 1965. We also work to convince cranberry growers to use tailwater recovery as BMP (best management practice), and to install newly approved alternatice community speptic sytems with nutrient removal devices. Number of Volunteers: 6
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| | | Group Name: Westport River Watershed AllianceContact: Gay Gillespie, Exec. Director Contact Address: P.O. Box 3427 Westport, Massachusetts 02790-0703 Contact Phone: 508 636-3016 URL: http://www.wrwa.com/Activity:Other Description: WRWA has three monitoring programs: 1) A 7-year-old fecal coliform bacteria monitoring project, including weekly sampling and rain measurements at over 24 sites, with data used to pinpoint remedial action; 2) citizen monitoring from spring to fall with 14 volunteers measuring river samples weekly; (3) a 3-year-old Adopt-A-Watershed project of subbasin investigations with nutrient sampling done in partnership with the University of Massachusetts and Dartmouth. Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Lake Singletary Watershed AssociationContact: Karen Norlin Contact Address: 37 West Sutton Rd. Sutton, Massachusetts 01590- Contact Phone: 508 865-2581 Contact Email: dnorlin@alum.wpi.eduURL: http://www.lakesingletary.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: Lake Singletary Watershed Association is concerned about the impacts of rapid development on water quality of the Lake Singletary watershed, located in the towns of Sutton and Millbury. We plan to use our data to help local officials understand the issus so they can make informed decisions regarding future development. Number of Volunteers: 4
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| | | Group Name: Webster Lake AssociationContact: Richard Cazeault Contact Address: 17 Indian Lane Webster, Massachusetts 01570 Contact Phone: 508-949-0826 Contact Email: zcazeault@charter.netURL: http://www.websterlakeassociation.comActivity:Other Description: Webster Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing, preserving and protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible, effective environmental & educational policies. We shall strive to strengthen and unite the Webster Lake Community through recreational, social and civic activities. Our mission is to preserve this regionally unique resource as a pristine legacy for future generations.
Number of Volunteers: 30 volunteers test the lake out of 420 members
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| | | Group Name: First Herring Brook Watershed InitiativeContact: Lance Van Lenten Contact Address: 150 Old Oaken Bucket Road Scituate, Massachusetts Contact Phone: 781-545-5987 Contact Email: LnKrs@mediaone.netURL: http://www.fhbwi.org/Activity:Other Description: Watershed Association based in Scituate, MA.
Town Organizer for Biodiversity Days
Recipient of DEP Source Water Protection Grant
Plans to do watershed stream survey with guidance of the DFWLE Riverways
Adopt a Stream Program and Monitoring Program
Plans Public Outreach and Education Projects
Sponsors Scout Projects
Number of Volunteers: 60-70
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| | | Group Name: Riverways Program, Mass. Division Of Ecological RestorationContact: Russ Cohen Contact Address: Mass. Dept Of Fish And Game, 251 Causeway St., Suite 400 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Contact Phone: 617-626-1543 Contact Email: russ.cohen@state.ma.usURL: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/riverActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: To promote the restoration and protection of the ecological integrity of the Commonwealth's watersheds: rivers, streams and adjacent lands. The Riverways Program was created to encourage and support local river protection initiatives as a vital complement to state action.
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| | | Group Name: Ten Mile River Watershed CouncilContact: Ten Mile River Watershed Council Contact Address: P.O. Box 823 Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703 Contact Phone: (401) 474-3813 Contact Email: Ktggroup@aol.comURL: http://TenMileRiverWatershedCouncil.orgActivity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The Ten Mile River Watershed Council is a diverse group of citizens from several communities who share a common goal: to preserve, protect and enhance our local waterways. We work toward our goal both directly and indirectly. Direct action takes the form of semi-annual river cleaups in which we muster a force of some 150 volunteers who remove literally tons of trash and debris. We are undertaking a water monitoring project to evaluate the quality of the rivers and streams on an ongoing basis and ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Dedham High School ChemistryContact: Linda Sicuranza Contact Address: 124 Woodbine St Providence, Rhode Island 02026- Contact Phone: 781 326-4773 Contact Email: astockdale@worldnet.att.netActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:Dedham High School chemistry students monitor the chemical water quality of Mother Brook, which connects the Charles River with the Nepsonet River. Students test water in the fall and spring at two sampling sites and use the data to calculate an Overal Water Quality Index which has indicated that water quality is good though fecal coliform counts allow only partial body contact. The Mother Brook Coalition, a local citizen's group which includes students, was founded to protect Mother Brook and ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 24
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| | | Group Name: Long Pond Watershed Association, Inc.Contact: Peter Herrmann Contact Address: 401 Hamilton Cartway Brewster, Massachusetts 02631 Contact Phone: 508-896-4442 URL: http://longpond.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description:Created in 1995 and incorperated in 1998 we have developed good public interest and received a state and local grant (from the 2 towns that share the pond) that was used
by the county to write a draft Long Pond Water Quality Assessment. The Association was started in the summer of 1996 after an algae breakout, or "bloom". Local residents joined together see what they could do to better understand the issues that relate to water quality and to try to act as a positive force in concerning water q ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 200
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| | | Group Name: Grafton Land TrustContact: Ken Crater Contact Address: P.O. Box 114 Grafton, Massachusetts 01519 Contact Phone: 839-7664 Contact Email: ken@control.comURL: http://www.grafton-ma.org/glt/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:We're a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of open space for the use of present and future generations of Grafton, Massachusetts and surrounding areas.
We work in partnership with private landowners, town government, and other regional and national conservation organizations to conserve land through donation, purchase, or conservation restriction, and maintain hundreds of acres of land in Grafton for public enjoyment and conservation.
In addition to our land preserva ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Barnstable Land TrustContact: Kristie Kapp; Jaci Barton Contact Address: P.O. Box 224 Cotuit, Massachusetts 02668 Contact Phone: 508 771-2585 URL: http://www.blt.org/Activity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:Barnstable land Trust (BLT) is a member-supported, not-for-profit organization whose mission is the preservation of land in its natural state in the seven villages of Barnstable, Massachusetts. Our primary activity is the preservation of land in its natural state. BLT believes that as the Town steadily grows, a sustainable natural balance is reached only when open space continues to be protected.BLT protects wetlands, sensitive watershed parcels, forest, wildlife habitat, and other valuable open ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 10
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| | | Group Name: Coalition for Buzzards BayContact: Mark Rasmussen Contact Address: 17 Hamilton Street New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Contact Email: rasmussen@savebuzzardsbay.orgURL: http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/Activity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring Description: The Coalition for Buzzards Bay is a membership-supported non profit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The Coalition works to improve the health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy. Number of Volunteers: 300
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| | | Group Name: Madison Land Conservation Trust, Inc.Contact: Joan O'Neill Contact Address: PO Box 561 Madison, Connecticut 06443 Contact Phone: 203-245-1896 Contact Email: tedredhand@aol.comURL: http://madisonlandtrust.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: The mission of the MLCT is preservation of the natural resources of the Town of Madison. We steward 1,500 acres of open space which includes property along various watercourses and saltmarsh areas. We maintain 30+ miles of hiking trails, publish a quarterly newsletter. The MLCT has received a number of awards from the CT Land Trust Service Bureau and has had a project included in the CT DEP Plan of Conservation and Development. Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Mianus River Watershed CouncilContact: Denise Savageau Contact Address: C/O Greenwich Conservation Commission, 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, Connecticut 06830 Contact Phone: 203-622-6461 Contact Email: dsavageau@greenwichct.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:Mianus River is a source of drinking water for 120,000 people. The Watershed Council's mission is to protect water quality, encourage land stewardship and education about the watershed and its resources. MRWC advocates for compatible forms of recreation in the parks along the river and reviews and comments on land development projects that can adversely affect water quality or habitat. The Council has recently completed a grant for the installation of an underwater camera at the Mianus Fishway t ...MORE...
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| | | Group Name: Niantic River Watershed Plan Stakeholder GroupContact: Eric Thomas Contact Address: Ct Dep 79 Elm Street Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Contact Phone: 860-424-3548 Contact Email: eric.thomas@ct.govURL: http://www.nianticriverwatershed.orgActivity:Other Description:The Niantic River is currently not meeting the Department of Environmental Protection’s water quality standards. It is not supporting aquatic life known to inhabit the estuary in the past. Symptoms of this condition include, algal blooms, seasonal variations in eelgrass populations, loss of scallop populations and changes to the fish communities. The leading suspected cause of the impairment is non-point source pollution. A Niantic River Watershed Management Plan is underway and public support i ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 20
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| | | Group Name: Jones River Watershed AssociationContact: Pine Dubois Contact Address: Po Box 73 Kingston, Massachusetts 02364 Contact Phone: (781) 585-2322 Contact Email: pine@jonesriver.orgURL: http://www.jonesriver.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The purpose of the Jones River Watershed Association is to maintain and improve the quality of the Jones River watershed through its activities as a non profit organization including: public education, federal, state and regional advocacy, river clean up efforts, the design and management of scientific studies, and planning and implementation of pollution remediation solutions, natural resource conservation and protection, habitat restoration, and networking, so that the Jones River watershed an ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 125
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| | | Group Name: Manhasset Bay Protection CommitteeContact: Robert Keane, Pe Contact Address: 220 Plandome Road Manhasset, New York 11050 Contact Phone: 516-869-6311 Contact Email: robert.keane.pe@gmail.comURL: http://www.manhassetbayprotectioncommittee.orgDescription:In recognition of their shared interests and an understanding that water quality and coastal issues are best addressed on a coordinated, watershed level, in 1998 North Hempstead, Nassau County, and the eleven Bay coastal communities voluntarily entered into an inter-municipal agreement for water quality planning purposes. In spring of 1999, the Manhasset Bay Water Quality Improvement Plan was completed. The Plan identified bacteria-pathogens, sediment, nutrients, and litter/debris as the major n ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 14
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| | | Group Name: Wildlands Trust of Southeastern MassachusettsContact: Karen Grey, Executive Director Contact Address: PO Box 2282 Duxbury, Massachusetts 02331 Contact Phone: 781-934-9018 URL: http://www.wildlandstrust.org/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: The Wildlands Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving land and preserving the natural heritage of Southeastern Massachusetts. We work to permanently protect and steward important habitats and landscapes, including woodlands and fields, ponds, coastal areas, agricultural lands, and river systems. Number of Volunteers: 50
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| | | Group Name: Pembroke Watershed AssociationContact: Diane Holman Contact Address: PO Box 368 Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359 Contact Phone: 781-293-5568 Contact Email: rd.holman@verizon.netURL: http://www.pembrokeponds.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description:Our purpose is to educate the public and to restore and preserve the ponds of Pembroke for clean and safe recreational use. We have just completed a year of teaching and implementing water quality testing, invasive weed identification, storm drain stenciling, a boat safety course, pond clean up on five ponds, flyers sent out to educate the public about watersheds and their affect on our ponds and a water quality testing work shop for students in the local high school. Our association has just ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 213
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| | | Group Name: Wildlands Trust of Southeastern MassachusettsContact: Mark Primack, Executive Director Contact Address: PO Box 2282 Duxbury, Massachusetts 02331 Contact Phone: 781-934-9018 Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description: Dedicated to preserving the natural heritage of southeastern Massachusetts; holds lands in trust and in perpetuity, to benefit the public today and to pass on to future generations; seeks to acquire and protect natural lands, to educate the public about the importance of land conservation; advance the study and conservation of native flora and fauna; and to encourage prudent public policy toward land.
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| | | Group Name: Tatnuck Brook Watershed AssociationContact: Lance McKee Contact Address: 10 Circuit Avenue East Worcester, Massachusetts 01603 Contact Phone: 508-752-0108 Contact Email: lancemckee@charter.netURL: http://www.clarku.edu/tbwa/Activity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: TBWA is a non-profit corporation registered in the state of Massachusetts and the official Lakes & Ponds Adopt-A-Stream steward of Tatnuck Brook. Our purpose is to restore, preserve and maintain the environmental, water and recreationsl quality of the Tatnuck Brook watershed. TBWA meets three times a year and is responsbile for public awareness, resident,city & state governmental support towards these ends. Number of Volunteers: 60
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| | | Group Name: Taunton River Watershed AllianceContact: Carolyn LaMarre Contact Address: 1298 Cohannet St. Taunton, Massachusetts 02301 Contact Phone: 508-828-1101 Contact Email: director@savethetaunton.orgURL: http://www.savethetaunton.orgActivity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:Member-based organization united to protect, preserve and restore the southeastern Massachusets Taunton River Watershed running Through 43 communities from Easton and Brockton to Fall River and Narragansett Bay. Focus is on river awareness and education (outreach and canoe trips); water quality improvement (monitoring, cleanups, stream adoption groups); fish and wildlife preservation ( fish ladders, aquatic resource clinics, habitat preservation and restoration); and watershed advocacy during p ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 300 +
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| | | Group Name: Strategic Cable AllianceContact: Michael Toomey Contact Address: Suite 101 , 382 West Main Street Marlborough, Massachusetts 01532 Contact Phone: 508-919-2092 Contact Email: Mike@SCTgrp.comURL: http://www.Waterfronts.infoDescription: "WaterFronts" is show series designed to air via Strategic Cable Alliance. "WaterFronts" Series spotlights the relationship of waterbodies to communities, as well as cultural,economic social, educational, and recreationalimpacts. "WaterFronts"seeks out those groups and individuals that are making an impact in their watershed. And helps to empower the general public through suggesting ways they may be invited to participate. Number of Volunteers: 12-20
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| | | Group Name: Long Island Sound StudyContact: Mark Tedesco Contact Address: Epa Long Island Sound Office Stamford, Connecticut 06904 Contact Phone: 203-977-1541 Contact Email: tedesco.mark@epa.govURL: http://www.longislandsoundstudy.netActivity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description:In 1994, the LISS completed a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan that identified seven issues: (1) low dissolved oxygen (hypoxia), (2) toxic contamination, (3) pathogen contamination, (4) floatable debris, (5) living resources and habitat management, (6) land use and development, and (7) public involvement and education. The LISS partners have made significant strides to restore and protect Long Island Sound, giving priority to hypoxia, habitat restoration, public involvement and edu ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 50+ member citizen advisory committee
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| | | Group Name: North And South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc.Contact: Samantha Woods Contact Address: Po Box 43 Norwell, Massachusetts 02061 Contact Phone: 781 659-8168 Contact Email: samantha@nsrwa.orgURL: http://www.nsrwa.org/Activity:Watershed Alliance/Council Description:The North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. (NSRWA) is a non-profit grassroots environmental organization located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The NSRWA was founded in 1970 and has grown to over 1,500 members today, comprised of individuals, families, businesses, and other environmentally-concerned organizations. The NSRWA was created by a handful of river-lovers bound together by an intense devotion to the natural beauty of the area and a strong commitment to protect these na ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 125
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| | | Group Name: Sounds ConservancyContact: QLF/Atantic Center for the Enviroment Contact Address: 55 S Main Street Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938 Contact Phone: 860-767-1933 Contact Email: atlantic@qlf.orgActivity:Other Description: The Sounds Conservancy Grants Program offers small grants to all university, and high school students, private individuals, and non-profit organizations whose projects are wtithin the sounds (and their adjacent coastlines) of Long Island, Fishers Island, Bloch Island, Rhode Island, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
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| | | Group Name: Massachusetts Bays National Estuary ProgramContact: Jan Smith Contact Address: 251 Causeway Street, Suite 800 Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Contact Phone: 617-626-1231 Contact Email: jan.smith@state.ma.usURL: http://www.massbays.orgActivity:Other Description:The Massachusetts Bays Program (Mass Bays) is a partnership of citizens, communities, and government that strives to protect and enhance the coastal health and heritage of Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays.
To achieve our vision of a balanced and healthy environment, we:
Provide support and assistance for local action
Cultivate environmental education and stewardship
Develop science-based initiatives to solve management problems; and,
Facilitate cooperation on local and region-wide projects ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 100
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| | | Group Name: Lake George AssociationContact: C. Walter Lender Contact Address: PO Box 408 Lake George, New York 12845 Contact Phone: (518) 668-3558 URL: http://www.lakegeorgeassociation.org/Activity:Education Project/Program, Restoration/Conservation Project, Volunteer Monitoring, Watershed Alliance/Council Description:Since 1885, the Lake George Association (LGA) has been the leading citizen group advocating a reasoned approach to management of the Lake George watershed to ensure long-term stability of water quality and of the watershed's environmental and economic viability.
The oldest lake association in the nation, LGA provides an influential voice for more than 5,000 caretakers of Lake George and an action-based program to conserve the region's remarkable natural resources and to protect its pristine be ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 15
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| | | Group Name: RESTORE: The North WoodsContact: Michael J Kellett Contact Address: PO Box 1099 Concord, Massachusetts 01742 Contact Phone: 978-287-0320 FAX: 978-287-5771 Contact Email: restore@restore.orgURL: http://www.restore.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description: RESTORE: The North Woods is a non-profit grassroots conservation organization working to restore, preserve, and defend the native ecosytems of the North Woods of the United States and Canada through public awareness and citizen activism. Our major programs include the proposal of a new Maine Woods National Park and Preserve, recovery of endangered wildlife such as wild Atlantic salmon, harlequin duck, and the eastern timber wolf, and protecting wild forests. Number of Volunteers: 1500 members
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| | | Group Name: Citizens Statewide Lake Assessment Program (Cslap)Contact: Nancy Mueller Contact Address: Nys Federation Of Lake Associations, Inc., P.O. Box 84 Lafayette, New York 13084 Contact Phone: (800)796-3652 Contact Email: fola@nysfola.orgURL: http://www.nysfola.orgActivity:Volunteer Monitoring Description: CSLAP is a statewide lake, pond, and reservoir monitoring and assessment effort involving two state agencies, a statewide umbrella group of about 300 lake associations, county and local government, and private citizens of all backgrounds, all working together to monitor and manage lakes, ponds, and reservoirs throughout New York State. Number of Volunteers: 1100
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 | | | Group Name: Glooskap and the FrogContact: Tim Watts Contact Address: 633 wareham st middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 Contact Phone: 508 946 6191 Contact Email: sowandpigs@aol.comURL: http://www.glooskapandthefrog.orgActivity:Restoration/Conservation Project Description:We are a group dedicated to reestablishing natural connections and restoring indigenous aquatic species through out our watersheds.
We are currently involved in an effort to remove an impasssable dam on the Satucket River in East Bridgewater. Here we have been working with the Ma River Restore Program and other state,local and federal agencies. We are also laying the ground work for a similar project on the Weweantic River in Wareham. Here we have orginized through the Ma Adopt A Stream Program ...MORE...Number of Volunteers: 6
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