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Upcoming Events and News Related to the Weir River Watershed

Kids’ Secret Woods Walk

2 p.m., Fri., July 18 and 2 p.m., Fri., Aug. 15

Meet at the Estuary Center, 333 George Washington Boulevard.

Be prepared to look, listen, and smell and be surprised by what you find. Enjoy the shade.

Wear long pants/socks. In July and August, bring boots or water shoes.

Sponsored by the Hull Land Conservation Trust.

 

Estuary Outing Walk

10 a.m., Sat., July 5;

2 p.m., Sun., July 27;

10 a.m., Sat.,Aug. 2; and 2 p.m., Sun., Aug. 24

Meet at the Estuary Center, 333 George Washington Boulevard.

Discover Hull’s Secret Woods and other places you’ve been curious about.

Outing will be designed to fit the interests and abilities of the group.

Sponsored by the Hull Land Conservation Trust.

 

Estuary Sunset Paddle

6:30 p.m., Friday, July 11

Nantasket Pier, across from the Carousel.

High tide is at 7 p.m. and sunset is at 8:20 p.m., so we will ride the tide and be back in the outer estuary to watch the sunset.

Call Nantasket Kayaks at (781) 962-4899 to reserve a kayak for $20 (a discounted price) or bring your own kayak.

Donation appreciated to support the Estuary Center restoration and the new Weir River Woods entrance.

Jointly sponsored by the Weir River Watershed Association and the Hull Land Conservation Trust. PFDs required.

The Weir River Estuary Center is a town owned building leased by the Weir River Watershed Association. The building is being renovated by the WRWA and

partners, the Surfrider Foundation and Hull Performing Arts to be a "green" building. Renovations are ongoing and we hope to have the building open to the public in the fall of 2008. To find out how you can help or more about the building, contact us!

 

For more information about the Hull Land Conservation Trust visit: www.hulllandconservationtrust.org

Hingham Town Meeting Protects Weir River Property

 

Check out the latest WRWA Newsletter

Fall 2007 WRWA Newsletter

Spring 2007 WRWA Newsletter

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The WRWA Sponsors South Shore Quests

What is Questing? Find out more by visiting:

http://www.geocities.com/ddthures/southshorequests

 

The Weir River has been classified as a High Stressed Basin
Click here for more info!


What is a watershed?

You’re sitting
in one right
now.

A watershed is the area of land that catches rain and snow and drains into a marsh, stream, river, lake or groundwater. Watersheds connect communities through water and you’re sitting in one now!

The Weir River Watershed:

  • Supplies drinking water to about 38,000 people in the Towns of Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, and Norwell.
  • Is 23.4 square miles in area.
  • Is located largely in Hingham and Hull, with smaller portions in Weymouth, Rockland and Norwell.
  • Starts at Accord Pond.
  • Receives water from other water bodies including the Plymouth River, Accord Brook (in Wompatuck State Park), Crooked Meadow River, and Fulling Mill Brook.
  • Crosses under Route 3A, near the intersection of Route 228, where it enters Foundry Pond.
  • Ultimately contributes to the lower Weir River estuary including Straits Pond, which lies between the towns of Hingham, Hull and Cohasset.

Major Hydrographic Features of the Weir River ACEC. (Data Source: MassGIS as
interpreted by Urban Harbors Institute)

What is the
Weir River Watershed Association?

The Weir River Watershed Association (WRWA) is a 501(3)c nonprofit group committed to promoting awareness and stewardship of the Weir River Watershed.

Our goals are to:

  • Gather data on the Watershed’s condition using monitoring programs.
  • Design and carry out local projects to maintain and improve the water quality, beauty, and enjoyment of the Weir River Watershed.
  • Report findings on the condition of the Weir River Watershed to the public, governmental committees, and other agencies.
  • Build a partnership of schools, community groups, businesses, and all levels of government entities who are committed to maintaining the Weir River Watershed as a necessary and beautiful resource.

What does the Weir River
Watershed do for you?

In addition to supplying residents with high quality drinking water, the Weir River Watershed offers much more. Its various public parks, recreational water bodies and natural beauty enhance the quality of life of residents within the watershed. Some of these areas include:

  • Weir River estuary – state designated area of critical environmental concern (ACEC).
  • World’s End – owned by the Trustees of Reservations. This amazing open space has landscaping designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and spectacular views.
  • Weir River Farm – owned by the Trustees of Reservations. A 75 acre parcel that preserves part of the area’s rural past.
  • Wompatuck State Park has over 250 campsites, 12 miles of bicycle trails, and is home to Mount Blue Spring which has water suitable for drinking.
These are just some of the special places that make the Weir River Watershed unique!
World's End. (Photo by Pam Flattich)

Why Should You Join Us?

  • Support the protection and preservation of a valuable asset.
  • Participate in fun recreational events.
  • Learn about the Weir River Watershed by attending WRWA sponsored educational forums and receiving our newsletter.


Kayak Day, June 2002. (Photo by Sam Woods)

Ways You Can Help

Become a member of the Weir River Watershed Association, conserve water, recycle, dispose of hazardous waste properly, and act to protect buffer zones around water bodies and wetlands.

Here are a few more ideas:

  • Get involved in town planning.
  • Contribute to land conservation trusts.
  • Use rain barrels for outdoor watering.
  • Landscape minimizing lawn amounts.
  • Plant native plants and trees that are used to minimal summer rainfalls.
  • Inspect your septic system yearly.
  • Reduce your power consumption; power plant cooling uses water.
  • Limit lawn pesticide applications.
  • Minimize impervious surfaces, such as asphalt parking lots and roads.
These are just some of the special places that make the Weir River Watershed unique!

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last update 9/12/05