The Sudbury, Assabet & Concord Wild & Scenic River
April 2021
Their River Report Card is a great way to communicate the water quality of the Sudbury, Assabet & Concord Rivers.
According to American Rivers, “the impacts of climate change will hit rivers and river communities first and worst, in the form of increased droughts, floods, and waterborne diseases.” While these issues may seem daunting, rivers can also be a part of the solution - which is why many municipalities in Massachusetts are spearheading efforts on climate resilience. Read about how a watershed-based coalition is building climate resilience among the cities and towns in the watershed.
Photo credit: Kelly Moffett.
The Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council has partnered with their local Audubon group to bring river science to schools in the watershed.
Photo credit: Marlies Henderson.
Riverfest, a signature event of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council, is the annual celebration of the federally protected SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River system. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Riverfest was held virtually. Read more about their pivot to a remote festival.
To learn more about Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers and the designation process, visit the PWSR Toolkit.
In our last PWSR News issue...
The final installment of the PWSR News #6 will be in May 2021 highlighting the Eightmile Wild and Scenic River and the York Study River!

Newsletter design by Christian Kelly. Newsletter written and edited by Cassidy Quistorff with assistance from Shana Stewart Deeds, Corita Waters, and the wonderful supporters of the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers.
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