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We’re just 6 days away from #GivingTuesday, a day to make a difference. At OARS 3 Rivers, your support means cleaner, more resilient rivers and expanded community programs that make our waterways accessible to all. But why wait? Get ahead of the crowd and give now to start making an impact today. [https://lnkd.in/eA7_rrpG] #ProtectOurRivers #OARS3Rivers

As the temperatures dip, and the ice starts to form remember, while salting roads makes winter travel in New England safer and easier, too much salt in rivers and streams is toxic to freshwater life. Road salt in runoff also enters the groundwater that feeds public and private wells. Quit being so salty! #oars3rivers #SudburyRiver #AssabetRiver #ConcordRiver #SuAsCo #RoadSalt

On Tuesday, OARS’ Water Quality Scientist Ben Wetherill presented the 2023 SuAsCo Rivers Report Card at the Metrowest Conservation Alliance Fall Meeting. For more information on the SuAsCo Rivers Report Card, visit https://lnkd.in/eE9y6UCQ Led by the MCA, attendees worked together to discuss areas of concern across environmental conservation jobs and how the MCA can better assist local organizations.

Happy?#NationalGISDay! A geographic information system (GIS) is an invaluable tool, as it allows us to transform data into digestible maps. We have been using GIS to update our recreation map, which illustrates the access points, trips, trails and more on our rivers! It will be available on our website soon! #GIS?#Mapping?#ArcGIS

Congratulations Alison Field-Juma well deserved recongnition!

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs has declared the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes the SuAsCo watershed, to be a Level 3- Significant Drought. In October, Massachusetts experienced 203 brush fires across the state, a stark increase from the historic monthly average of 15. Streamflow has also dropped significantly, resulting in dry brooks and streambeds and limited fish passage. It is imperative to minimize individual water usage by taking shorter showers and only running washing machines and dishwashers on a full load. Make sure to follow any local water use restrictions.

??? ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT! DON'T MISS OUR 3 RIVERS, STONES, VISIONS EVENT THIS SATURDAY! ???? Time is flying—this Saturday, October 26 is your chance to join us at Three Stones Gallery for an evening where art, nature, and community come together. In just 4 days, you can immerse yourself in the beautiful works of Jennifer Johnston, Jonathan MacAdam, and Colleen Pearce, while supporting the important work OARS does to protect our rivers. Proceeds will go directly to keeping our Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers clean and accessible. Plus, you’ll get to meet our new executive director, Matt Brown, and learn about our exciting Now That’s Paddling initiative! DON'T WAIT—mark your calendars and be part of this special event! Full event details: https://lnkd.in/eBzZ-qHb This event is free and open to the public. RSVP is encouraged, but not required (https://lnkd.in/eBzZ-qHb) #OARS3Rivers #ArtAndNature #3RiversStonesVisions #RiverStewardship #SudburyRiver #AssabetRiver #ConcordRiver @threestonesgallery

Join OARS 3 Rivers for an unforgettable evening at 3 Stones Gallery, where the beauty of the natural world is celebrated in a new show, Belle Terre (beautiful land) which runs Oct 23 - Nov 24. Represented artist Jonathan MacAdam's stunning paintings captures tranquility of standing in a serene New England landscape. Jennifer Johnston's abstract photographs highlight the elements that shape and form the land. And Colleen Pearce shares her fluid interpretations of geological formations and plant life. Celebrate our rivers while discovering OARS' exciting new initiatives, including the "Now That's Paddling" program, which offers free monthly paddles and equipment to break down economic barriers to enjoying the waterways. Meet OARS' new executive director, connect with their passionate team, and support their work to keep the SuAsCo rivers clean, cool, and connected while making river stewardship accessible for all. Don't miss this chance to be part of something truly inspiring! RSVP is suggested but not necessary. https://lnkd.in/enZEV9hn

?? Join Us at 3 Stones Gallery for an Evening of Art & Rivers! ???? We’re excited to bring together art and river stewardship in one unforgettable evening—3 Rivers, 3 Stones, 3 Visions, at 3 Stones Gallery. Explore stunning works by three talented artists—Jennifer Johnston, Jonathan MacAdam, and Coleen Pierce—as we celebrate the beauty of nature and the vital work OARS does to protect our rivers. ?? Meet our new executive director, Matt Brown, connect with our passionate team, and learn about our exciting “Now That’s Paddling” initiative, which provides free paddles and equipment to make our rivers accessible to everyone! Proceeds from the event will help fund OARS’ initiatives to protect and improve the health of our local rivers while making outdoor recreation accessible for everyone in the community, ?? Date: Saturday, October 26 ? Time: 6–9 PM ?? Location: 3 Stones Gallery, 32 Main Street, Concord, MA We hope to see you there for a night of art, community, and river conservation! Full Event Details & RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eBzZ-qHb #OARS3Rivers #ArtAndNature #SuAsCo #RiverStewardship #SudburyRiver #AssabetRiver #ConcordRiver

We are so grateful to have had the support of Rep. Kate Hogan Hogan and Senator Jamie Eldridge at our 38th Annual River Cleanup this past weekend at Ice House Landing in Maynard! ?? Rep. Hogan presented OARS with a $30K earmark to support our vital water quality monitoring efforts along the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers. ?? A special moment of the day was recognizing our recently retired Executive Director, Alison Field-Juma, for her 20 years of dedicated service to the SuAsCo rivers. Alison was honored with a legislative citation for her incredible contributions to river health and advocacy. ???? Huge thanks to Rep. Hogan for her unwavering support and dedication to the protection of our rivers and the communities that depend on them. ?? Thank you to all who joined, and here’s to a cleaner and healthier watershed for all! #oars3rivers #SudburyRiver #AssabetRiver #ConcordRiver #SuAsCo #RiverStewardship