RiverWaAptril 200c8 h therivershed.org THE NORTH AND SOUTH RIVERS WATERSHED ASSOCIATION, INC. Looking Back and Looking Forward nnual report time is a great time to take stock of NSRWA’s many ac- complishments during 2007. With a small staff, a cadre of loyal volun- Here are some resolutions from some of teers, and an active, engaged board, we were able to see many projects our more prominent watershed citizens: come to fruition and many goals fulfilled. Some highlights: Kezia Bacon Bernstein, Mari- A• The opening of 50 more acres of clam flats in the North River; ner Newspapers Correspon- • The completion of an interactive Herring Kiosk for display at area libraries; dent - “This year I am trying to • Started the process for designation of a No Discharge Zone for the coastal waters be more vigilant about reducing of Marshfield, Scituate and Cohasset - including the North and South Rivers; and my use of plastic grocery bags. I • Successfully advocated for a condition to be placed on Scituate’s Water keep a mesh shopping bag in my Withdrawal Permit that requires the town to investigate restoring flows to sup- car at all times, and bring mesh port the herring run on First Herring Brook. and canvas bags along with me to the grocery store. The next step will be to use We added new events like our Cranberry Harvest Walk, the North to South these reusable shopping bags in places other than River Paddle, and Rivershed Jeopardy; saw signs installed to denote the Third Her- the grocery store.” ring Brook; installed more rain gardens in the watershed and on the South Shore; and continued to provide input on local and state permit processes for decreasing Representative Frank Hynes, impacts to the watershed from significant development projects. We also had the Marshfield and Scituate - “My pleasure of working with a great intern-Lauren Gosnell. The work is never ending wife and my own personal reso- here to protect, restore and educate! lution is to step up our efforts at recycling our household solid Looking Forward waste. The Town of Marshfield It has become increasingly obvious that we each play a part in the health of our collec- is six months into an aggressive tive environment. To get this year off on the right foot, our staff compiled a list of recycling program. Since the start of this program individual actions that each of us can take to make a difference in our watershed. we have become more aware that we can better the environment and save solid waste costs if we are 1) Come to one of our paddles or walks and bring a friend to enjoy and learn first diligent in our own recycling efforts.” hand about your watershed. 2) Volunteer in your community for a board that makes decisions which influence Cary Wolinsky, National Geo- graphic Photographer - “We the health of our water resources (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Con- have magnificent gardens; this servation Commission, Department of Public Works). past year was tough because of the 3) Replant some of your lawn using drought-tolerant native plants. Not only will drought. This year we resolved to you save water resources by reducing watering and fertilizing you will increase the research how we can recapture diversity of your landscape and improve its beauty. water from rain water or gray 4) Plant a rain garden. By planting a rain garden you can clean and filter stormwater water in our home, store it and from your roofs and your driveway, replenishing our groundwater. use it in our gardens when there is a drought so we are not impacting our rivers and streams as much.” 5) Buy a rain barrel. By harvesting water from your roof you can diminish the water taken from our aquifers during the summer when our rivers and streams need Tim Kelly - NECN Meteo- that water the most. rologist - “I will not throw any little trash out the window. I will 6) Vote at Town Meeting in favor of watershed friendly laws and funding. sort my refuse at home and re- 7) Adopt a stream. Most streams are hidden and unloved in our world. They need cycle all items. I do participate in you! Adopting a stream means cleaning it up, taking samples to monitor its health, beach clean ups. I do not allow restoring where possible, and getting involved when there are proposals that might my auto fluids to leak or be im- be detrimental to it! Call the watershed office for more on adopting a stream. properly disposed of.” by Samantha Woods

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 1 Letter From The President

“A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under which they will never sit.” Greek Proverb

ur association (the little engine that could) has been one of the premier member-driven, grassroots nonprofits south of Boston for 38 years. Hard work, vision and a commitment to action have put us in the enviable but now requisite position to continue to grow both in membership and responsibilities. As the human popu- O lation grows in our rivershed so too do the demands on our resources. As our audience expands we must find ways to reach out further to the community to fulfill our mission to protect, restore and educate. For these 38 years we have come to rely on our very dedicated membership. Our membership dues are one of the few stable and reliable forms of income we operate from. Rent, interests on small investments, and grants have allowed us to help pay for salaries, research, specific projects and outreach. We could not operate without these additional resources of income. The value of our memberships however is priceless. We are not surprised at how many of our members are “planting trees under which they will never sit.” Our members know the importance of protecting our community well into the future. So much of what we need to do today has far reaching repercussions for our next generations. We cannot afford to merely run around and put out the next fire. We have to continue to develop into an organization that has the time, resources and skills to help control the future of our rivershed. In the last couple of years, after a fairly sharp increase in membership, we have seen a significant drop in our numbers. What at first seemed alarming, we have come to realize can be partially explained by good news. Our member’s generos- ity and commitment to community expands well beyond the work that we do. We are honored that so many of you support us as one of your many worthwhile choices. Some of our many longtime supporters have relocated to warmer climates. Many non-profits are experiencing declines in their membership numbers as well. Most are struggling with steeper percentages than us. There are trends that do concern us. Some folks, under the strain of the economic slowdown, have had to make some sacrifices as to where they spend their money. We lose a certain percentage of members who have joined at a specific event and perhaps if not engaged, don’t continue their membership. We expect a handful have perhaps disagreed with an action we have taken. Feedback however, indicates that our membership is very satisfied with the projects we are in- volved with and programs we are offering. The attendance at our events has never been better. So we have accepted the challenge to reach beyond our traditional ways of increasing our membership (anybody out there own a Lorax suit and is free on Saturdays?). Yes, we will continue to send some mailings, but we are looking outside the box and our comfort zones to spread the word. Recently, we have hired Debbie Cook to help with marketing and outreach. We are exploring ways to become savvier in the electronic world. We will expand our website to include ways to engage young families. Russ Haskell, one of our board members, is planning to produce a film about the rivers. We are planning a few cocktail parties targeting specific audiences and we are even headed to “The Spit” on a busy summer weekend to deliver our message to a number of people who benefit from our hard work. Look for a hot dog and refrig- erator magnet in your hand soon. Like so many times before, we are also calling on you. We know where the best work is done. Our members, time after time, deliver the goods. We would love for you to help us plant more trees for the future. Please convince your neighbors, friends, families and especially young community members to join the “Little Engine That Could.” An increase in mem- bership will ensure the rivershed is lined with spreading branches. Thanks, and see you on the water, Doug Lowry

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 2 NSRWA PEOPLE Intern Opportunities nterning with the NSRWA is a won- Where Are They Now? derful way to gain experience and I help the environment. Contact us if Former Intern Meg Dwyer Fills Us In On Her Life Post-NSRWA you are interested in pursuing a career in the environment or just want to see what it is all about! We offer both paid i all! Two years ago, I spent towels over their noses and mouths to avoid and unpaid internships depending a summer working as an in- breathing the stuff in. We’d wash our upon experience and funding availabil- tern for the NSRWA. I had clothes two and three times, and they’d still ity. If you are interested in an intern- a wonderful summer trek- be dirty. A consistent question amongst all ship please send a resumé, your areas king through the marsh- of us was, “What are they going to do for of interest, and available time, whether pay is required and we will let you know lHands of the North and South Rivers, col- the Olympics?” whether we have the right spot for you lecting water samples, helping out with the During one of my teaching breaks, I to fit into. Great River Race, and writing articles to spent about a week traveling down Viet- contribute to our local newspapers. A lot nam by bus, train, motorbike, tuk-tuk, has happened since, but the direction I de- ferry, and whatever else could get me from Lulled by the landscape into mid-after- cided to take when I signed up to work for A to B relatively cheaply. On one long taxi noon daydreams, I noticed when, suddenly, an environmental nonprofit has remained ride, from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, I re- the rice paddies stopped. Within a mile or fixed. member staring out the window, my head so, the color began to drain from the scen- I graduated from Williams College in against the glass, half asleep, listening to the ery. At first, I didn’t really understand what the spring of 2006, then only a month later, low din of our driver’s Vietnamese techno I was seeing; the trees had turned a grayish packed my bags and moved to China. I music, completely entranced by the lovely black, then the people walking along the taught English at a large urban elementary countryside. For what seemed like hours, sides of the road had begun to take on the school in the city of Shenzhen: a govern- we sped past long and alternating patterns same dreary colorless appearance. As we mentally designated “Special Economic of lush, green rice paddies. The short plants entered a small town, the buildings, the Zone” just across the waters from Hong poked out from the mirror-like water, and cars, the clothes hanging out to dry, the Kong. Though my year was wonderful in a stunning reflection of bright blue sky stray dogs, the sooty faces of the children, more ways than I can explain, and I highly reached all the way to the base of the hills the street itself - everything was covered recommend that everyone visit China, I in the distance. Farmers, standing ankle with the thick, heavy, soot of a nearby coal must admit that one of the most jarring ob- deep in the placid water, hunched over burning facility. servations, for me, was the dismal state of their crop in their giant straw hats, motion- lot of questions ran through my the environment. less in the seconds it took us to fly by. head at that point, questions about he air in Beijing is dirty, as the press A the people who lived in the town, reports often and as I’m sure most about health hazards, carbon emissions, T readers are aware. I lived in the city government regulations, and questions for a month, as part of an orientation my about the desperation of a developing coun- program had arranged for our group. try trying to provide energy, in any way it Smog descended and lingered on the city can, to fund its economic growth and lift the day after we arrived. We saw blue sky its people out of poverty. only once during the month we spent in the I am currently in the process of apply- historic metropolis. Sunrises were marked ing to law schools, and I hope to study envi- by a strange, glowing, opaque haze, and ronmental law. My time at the NSRWA buildings more than a few blocks away of- spurred much of my professional interest in ten faded into indiscernible shadows. pursuing this growing and necessary field Within days, many people on the program, of law. Thank you so much for contribut- including myself, had developed strange ing to maintaining the heath and beauty of coughs that wouldn’t go away. Standing on our local rivers, I hope this update finds the side of the busy roads (where stringent you well and that we all continue our com- traffic laws have fallen to something more mitment to environmental preservation in like frenzied crowd control), buses, cars, the future, both at home and abroad! and bicycles whizzed by, turning up clouds by Meghan Dwyer of solid particulates that I could feel hitting 2006 NSRWA Intern Meghan Dwyer at the Great Former NSRWA Intern 2006 my face and eyes. Locals walk around with River Race check-in table, August 2006

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 3 NSRWA PEOPLE People of the Watershed New To The Watershed - Debbie Cook e would like to introduce Debbie Cook, our new Communications and Marketing Director. She started her working career as a city planner for the City of Houston, W Texas, eventually becoming an aide to Mayor Fred Hofheinz and assistant director of Houston’s Citizen Action Center. However, when she moved back to New England and found public administration jobs were scarce, she began working in the communications field. Her most recent positions have been Director of Communications for a 400-employee inner city health center in Dorchester, and Public Relations Director for a public relations firm in the South End. She has a BA from the University of Vermont and an MBA from Northeastern University. Debbie has been an environmentalist since her teens. She says her environmentalism be- gan when she was fourteen, sailing on Long Island Sound through unswimmable oil-slicked Debbie Cook water. She vowed then and there that she would commit herself to cleaning up the environ- ment. True to her word, she began the first recycling program at Houston City Hall, collect- ing and driving all the cans and bottles to Rice University, the only recycling site in the city. When she moved to Cohasset, she brought her environmental passion (and a sense of civic responsibility) with her. She has served on the Finance Committee, Community Preser- vation Committee, Water Resources Protection Committee, and the state-appointed Citizen’s Advisory Committee for the Restoration of the Greenbush line. She has chaired the Open Space Committee and the Conservation Commission, and served as president of the Cohasset League of Women Voters. She considers one of her proudest accomplishments, (besides her two children), being part of the effort to preserve three large pieces of property in Cohasset, including over 150 acres in the Lily Pond watershed. Her husband Tom is a hydraulic engineer, specializing in fish passage restoration throughout the Eastern Seaboard. She and Tom love travelling to just about anywhere, sail- ing, tennis and skiing. She says, “I’m really happy to be working at NSRWA. I can’t think of a better place to work, giving me the opportunity to combine my professional skills with my passion to im- Julie Uhler prove the environment.” Then she added, “There is never a dull moment at NSRWA. Some- thing different and exciting is always going on at this amazing organization.” Goodbye To Julie Uhler e were sorry to say farewell to Greenscapes Program Manager Julie Uhler this past year, who has moved on to pursue other professional and personal goals. Julie con- W tributed greatly to the Greenscapes program and the NSRWA overall and was the key ingredient to the successful South River Festival held in the fall of 2006. Her enthusiasm, commitment to the watershed, and good cheer will be missed here at the NSRWA, though she still remains a committed volunteer and supporter of the organization. Thank you Julie for the time you gave us! We wish you and your family all the best in your future endeavors . . . and we will see you on the rivers! Thank You To Doug McPherson ver the winter break we were fortunate to have Doug McPherson help us with some of the day-to-day work of the watershed . . . answering emails, phones, mailings, and O helping us with our many outreach and education events. Doug needed to fulfill some community service hours and thought immediately of an organization close to his heart Doug McPherson - the NSRWA! Doug is a biology major at James Madison University and grew up on the North River with his family in Norwell. Thank you Doug!

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 4 NSRWA PEOPLE Rivershed Steward Profile: Jencie Stewart

ean (Jencie) Stewart is no There is a stranger to the NSRWA. Car- strong tradi- rying on the tradition of her tion of ser- family, Jencie has volunteered vice in our for years. She brings her skills family—par- aJs a bookkeeper and advocate to assist the ticularly in NSRWA with our mission. People often the realms of comment on Jencie’s good nature and posi- land use and tive attitude; our staff in particular have ap- conservation; volunteering is a natural rance of the profound effect our individual preciated her work at the office. Any of you thing to do. Helping where I can has al- land use actions have on the watershed. that have raced in our Great River Race ways been a given with me. I’m fortunate What gives you hope about the future of have benefited from her encouraging that I’ve been in a position where I’ve been the watershed? words as she and Ellyn Einhorn have able to contribute time & energy to worthy The tireless efforts for good by the fabulous pointed the way towards the take out point. organizations. Although never enough staff of NSRWA. Like so many of our volunteers, Jencie time and energy—there’s always more to The enthusiastic response to many of helps with the day to day challenges for our do! the NSRWA’s programs—which provide a rivershed but work done today also ensures What are some of your favorite places in good opportunity for education about the we can continue to be effective in the fu- the watershed? Any favorite moments? watershed. ture. Jencie’s work and her investment in I’m lucky that I live right on the South the rivershed’s future is celebrated as we se- What are two things you think everyone River—it’s definitely one of my favorite lect her as a Rivershed Steward in this living within the watershed should know places. It’s a good fishing spot, so it’s always edition’s Stewardship Profile. about the watershed? a delight and a seasonal rite to see the Cigarette butts & dog poop, two things Your family has a long legacy in steward- striped bass fishermen magically arrive at largely invisible to most people, slip quickly ship for the North and South Rivers water- some point during the spring. into rivers & streams and can have a signifi- shed. How did this play into the develop- Around The Crotch—the confluence cant & harmful effect on water quality. ment of your interest in the watershed? of the Indian Head River & Pembroke’s They’re pet peeves of mine! Both my uncle and my brother were in- Herring Brook—at the beginning of the volved in the early days so, although I North River is another lovely area. In late The NSRWA is grateful for our vested volun- didn’t live in the area at the time, I was summer I’m often there helping guide teers like Jencie. The value of your work and aware of the Watershed Association’s exist- Great River Racers towards the final take- the inspiration you spark in others is essential ence from the beginning. It was easy to out. There’s a dramatic contrast between to the health and effectiveness of our associa- draw on their positive experiences of the the excitement of the arriving paddlers and tion. Thank you Jencie. organization, so I’ve always felt favorably their various getups and the vast quiet & by Doug Lowry inclined towards the Watershed. When I beauty of the fresh water marsh with its moved back to the area in the 1980s I wild rice, cardinal flower, sagittaria, and in- started canoeing the rivers and that made evitable egrets. The NSRWA Steward Profile is a series of me appreciate even more the importance of What are some of your major concerns interviews of active volunteers that have the NSRWA’s protection & advocacy. It about the future of the watershed? was just good timing that when I had some contributed their skills, hard work and The development pressures that continue commitment to the North and South extra time to give, there was a need for a to mount even in the current housing Rivers watershed community. The volunteer bookkeeper. slump. Every additional piece of altered NSRWA thanks each of our volunteers — What drives you to volunteer and in turn, land affects the water quality of the water- our organization thrives because of your continue your family’s legacy? shed. There is still a disheartening igno- participation.

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 5 WATER QUALITY Greenscapes – Taking it to the People

s the new out. We will still do the PR manager of around events, radio PSA’s, Greenscapes, utility bill inserts, e-mail my first task newsletter, etc. but this year was to fa- we are going straight to the mAiliarize myself with all as- people, armed with power- pects of the Greenscapes pro- ful power point presenta- gram. I learned it was cre- tions and compelling facts ated five years ago by and figures. NSRWA to promote ecologi- cally sound landscaping prac- Greenscapes - Help it tices to preserve water qual- Grow! ity and quantity. And I also We need your help! We are learned that the accomplish- looking for groups and ments of a handful of people events where we can spread working part-time created the Greenscapes message. this farsighted, far-reaching We welcome any ideas, and program. Here is just one fact to think about: watering one acre appreciate any contact infor- mation you have. The ben- Greenscapes - Laying of land with an inch of water uses 26,000 gallons of water . . . more than a 16 x 32 foot swimming pool! Wa- efits will be healthier yards the Groundwork for families, and preserving tering at this rate over a 12-week summer season could I tallied all the tasks the staff water, our most vital re- accomplished each and every use the equivalent of 12 swimming pools of water. source. Please either call me year. A huge effort was the at (781) 659-8168 or e-mail me mailing of a comprehensive Greenscapes - Kicking it forts at local fairs, town meet- at [email protected]. We’re guidebook to every household Up a Notch ings, Rotary, PTOs, Mother’s looking forward to hearing in 12 South Shore towns, chock After five years, it seemed time Groups - wherever people have from you! gathered together, we plan to be full of advice about healthy to take an assessment of where by Debbie Cook lawn/yard care that respected we are with Greenscapes. Our with our Greenscapes message. Greenscapes Program Manager the environment. The staff also previous efforts have been suc- In addition, we are reaching developed a lecture series fea- cessful at laying the ground- out to high-water use busi- nesses in visible locations, offer- turing landscaping profession- work to educate people about Do you want to create a als, created sophisticated infor- the environmental impacts and ing them a free irrigation audit in exchange for following our green, healthy yard? mational displays, organized ir- the solutions surrounding land- Check out www.green rigation audits and on-site lawn scaping. However, we decided irrigation advisor’s recommen- scapes.org You’ll find every- care consultations. They sold it was time to take the program dations - a win-win for the thing you need to know! rain barrels, gave presentations, to the next phase, engaging business and the town’s water Do you want to know attended meetings and fairs. people to change their behavior supply. We’re even planning to what you should do and when you should do it to They did public relations using a more proactive ap- go house-to-house with the Greenscapes message in some have a green, healthy around events, created public proach. This year we are going yard? Sign up for our e-mail service announcements for the to the people! Instead of mail- high-water use neighborhoods. newslet ter, which comes 6 radio, designed inserts for util- ing a guidebook to every house- Yes, we’re still planning to times a year, and explains in ity bills, developed e-mail news- hold we have decided to focus offer the lectures, displays, rain simple terms what should barrels and watering timers. be done each month of the letters and created and main- on networking and communi- growing season. You can tained the Greenscapes website. cating these solutions to people We will still have the booklet sign up a t www. Whew! directly. Through outreach ef- printed and available to hand greenscapes.org.

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 6 WATER QUALITY Citizen Scientists Needed in the Watershed uch of scale data set. We are the still developing our data plan, but we will M that the most likely survey NSRWA collects de- once a month pends on volunteers through the summer. to collect it. Here are This will entail ex- some projects that we plorations of have worked on over tidepools as well as the past few years looking at the sub- that need your help merged portions of this spring and sum- docks. mer: We will be hold- ing trainings for these River Watch projects in the late Water Quality spring, so watch our Monitoring Rivernet e-newsletter Non-point source for announcements. pollution from If you would like to stormwater and septic sign up to help the systems are common NSRWA with these sources of bacterial projects and others, pollution and the rea- we ask that you fill son our rivers do not out a volunteer regis- meet their designated tration form (at uses under the Clean Water www.nsrwa.org). If you have Act. This summer will be the Herring Counts April and May. Last year we had very poor turnout for her- already filled one out, we’ll be 15th year of River Watch, In recent years, the herring contacting you as projects come which has been our most con- populations have plummeted. ring counts — please help us do a better job this year! up. sistent and popular monitoring One of the major issues the Becoming a citizen scientist effort. We monitor ten different NSRWA is concerned about is Marine Invasive Species has great value not only for the sites around the watershed and restoring habitat for these fish Monitoring rivers but the participants. check for changes or signs of to spawn in. There are multiple Many of our docks, piers, and Many of our volunteers are pollution. Last summer, we impediments to fish passage other hard surfaces have be- middle, high school and college were able to expand the param- throughout the watershed. come home for invasive species. age students who use the expe- eters that we test to include dis- Both the North and South Riv- During the summer of 2006 we rience to gain a better under- solved oxygen and conductivity ers support populations of her- did an intensive survey for ma- standing of the watershed and (in addition to temperature and ring that swim upstream in the rine invasives in the North and environmental science and ap- salinity) and enterococcal bacte- spring to spawn in the tributar- South Rivers with support from ply it in their education or pur- ria (in addition to fecal ies, but these herring are only a grant from the Massachusetts sue it as a career. For those who coliform.) River Watch testing able to travel as far as the first Coastal Zone Management. are “students of life” the experi- requires a commitment of 3 obstruction. We count herring This summer we hope to do ence can open their eyes to the hours or so on a summer morn- in the tributaries to assess po- another survey, expanding the hidden nature that surrounds ing and the ability to drive a car. tential for restoration and to area we examine beyond the them. We generally test every other keep a record of changes in the North and South Rivers and by Sara P. Grady week from June - August and populations from year to year. combining our data with other hold training sessions in late This monitoring requires an volunteer efforts around Massa- May - early June. hour of commitment, twice per chusetts Bay to develop a large- week during the months of

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 7 NATURE Getting a Head Start or trees, as for all As the temperature falls in win- just like deciduous living things, life is a ter, photosynthesis slows down trees, but not all at competition. It is a until it stops altogether. The once. Each fall, they competition for leaves are no longer producing shed the older needles space, for survival, sugars. They are no longer do- only, the ones that are fFor breeding rights, for water ing their job. Now, rather than a few years old. The and for food. Since trees ac- being an asset to the tree, the new needles remain). But quire their food through photo- leaves are a liability. They are a needles don’t eliminate water synthesis, it is also a competition liability because of water. loss altogether. Therefore ever- for light. Send your leaves high greens need a larger water sup- Aspen enough to reach the sunlight - The Need for Water ply during the winter than de- leaves. you feed. Get shaded by some Trees take up water ciduous trees and may be more larger tree - you starve. through their roots. At the susceptible to winter droughts. other end of the tree, the water So it would seem that in doesn’t penetrate the bark as Importance of Light evaporates from specialized this competition between de- easily as the leaves and photo- Photosynthesis takes place cells in the leaves called sto- ciduous and evergreen trees, synthesis is not as efficient in in the chloroplasts, the green mata*. As the water evaporates the deciduous strategy of shed- the bark as the leaves, every parts of the tree. The chloro- from the stomata, it draws wa- ding leaves might be a better little bit helps. plasts are concentrated in the ter up behind it, eventually strategy for surviving the win- Scratch the bark of an as- leaves. Leaves are perfect solar pulling more water, as well as ter. And yet, when we think of pen tree and you might see a collectors. They are very wide nutrients, in through the roots. northern forests, the ones that layer of green just below the and very thin. Being wide, they As long as there is enough wa- survive long winters, we think bark. In fact, some aspens have present a large surface to the ter entering the roots to replace of evergreens. The evergreen’s a greenish tinge to their bark. sun, maximizing the amount of the water exiting the leaves, ev- advantage is food. This green is, of course, chloro- sunlight they can collect. And erything is fine. In winter, how- As the weather warms and phyll. As soon as the tempera- since sunlight can’t penetrate ever, the water in the ground photosynthesis becomes pos- ture warms enough for photo- very deep into the leaves, leaves may not be able to enter the tree sible again, evergreens can start synthesis, the aspen can start to don’t need to be thick. Being because it may be frozen. And to feed right away. Their produce food in its bark. Not thin, the leaves are light in yet, water can still leave the needles are ready to start pro- enough to feed the tree com- weight. This is very important plant through the leaves. While ducing the sugars necessary for pletely, but enough to give it to a tree as it needs to send its the stomata may be closed tight, growth. Meanwhile, deciduous just the little bit of a head start leaves as high as possible to out- water will evaporate through trees must first expend time it needs to compete with the ev- compete a neighboring tree for the surface of the leaf. In fact, and energy making leaves be- ergreens. sunlight. As well as sunlight, the greater the difference in the fore food production can start. While researching this trees need water. Water, along moisture content between the Therefore, everything else be- story, I happened to notice a with carbon dioxide, are the inside of the leaf and the sur- ing equal, the evergreens have young pine tree standing next raw materials in photosynthesis rounding air, the faster the an advantage for early growth. to an aspen tree. The bark of that combine to make sugar - evaporation. Considering how Growing faster, they win the the pine was green! Seems like the tree’s food. Water is also the dry the air is in the winter, it is competition for sunlight, food the aspen is not the only tree liquid that fills up the tree’s not surprising that the trees’ and survival. If only the decidu- looking for a head start.** cells. And it is the lifeblood of leaves are a liability in the win- ous trees could get a head start. the tree, carrying nutrients to ter. To prevent the tree from *Deciduous trees have stomata on all parts of the tree. Trees can’t drying out, the leaves must go. Reaching for the Sun the underside of their leaves. Some do without it. Evergreen trees - pines, Aspen trees have come up stomata are big enough to see Here in New England, this hemlocks, spruce etc. - have with a way to get this head with the naked eye. Others can be competition that is the tree’s life evolved another solution to start. There is no rule in nature easily seen with a magnifying comes to a halt in the winter. It winter dehydration. Their that says that photosynthesis glass. comes to a halt for two reasons: leaves - the needles - have much must happen in the leaves. It food and water - the two most less surface area and have a can happen any place in the ** Scientists have identified over basic needs of the tree. thick waxy coating. This mini- plant that sunlight can reach. 50 trees that are capable of photo- The rate of photosynthesis, mizes the amount of water loss. For instance, it could happen in synthesis in their bark. and therefore the amount of Therefore they can keep their the bark of the tree if the plant food a tree is producing, de- needles year round (evergreens were to produce chlorophyll in by Don Salvatore pends in part on temperature. actually do shed their needles the bark. While sunlight

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i From the President: r e h t As always, we are grateful for your continued (or new!) support of the NSRWA through your membership and donations for the rivershed. Your membership dues and donations are critical for our operation. Consider for a moment how far beyond the monetary benefit your member- ship and donations provide. When you choose to renew or join or make a donation, you be- t stow profound gifts for the health of our mission. Here are some other ways your contribution g r helps us, perhaps less obvious but as important; o .

a Membership numbers give us clout and integrity. The larger our membership numbers are, w r r the more leverage we are afforded when it comes time to influence legislation both on a local s and statewide level. Politicians listen, especially when our message is delivered by the strength n . of numbers. w

w Your membership and attendance at events inspires. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volun- w

teers are encouraged by your support and presence. It is so fulfilling to organize an event like

o our Benefit Auction or Kayak Expo and have people participate. Seeing each membership re- newal or new addition come into the office gives us hope and renewed energy. Your support radiates through our community. As our membership grows so does our mes- sage. Our best outreach resource is your voice. The power of non-profits is derived from the

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THE NORTH AND SOUTH Michael & Judy St. Jean Josephine Desmond Steve Madden Timothy Timmermann & RIVERS WATERSHED Dwight & Patricia Stimson Joseph & Deborah Desrosiers James & Catherine Maher Tracey Palmer ASSOCIATION Karen Stone & Michael Robert Detwiler Dennis & Mary Mahoney Robert Tocci Waddell Edmund Di Iorio Paul & Claire Manganello Lisa & David Tompson Ursula & Michael Stone Jack & Krista DiRico Diana Mansfield Barbara & Jim Toomey The mission of the North & Andrew Sullivan Jim Dolloff Patrick McCarthy Joseph & Elizabeth Toste South Rivers Watershed Dominic & Marie Tedeschi George & Pam Dow Paul & Susan McCarthy Julie & Al Uhler Association is to preserve, The Quarterdeck John Draheim Victoria McDonough Gary VanWart restore, maintain and conserve Doug & Kathi Thomson Merilyn & Kevin Dunn Danielle McGreal David Vietze James & Peg Tower Juliana & William Durant Rita McLaughlin David Vogel in their natural state, the waters and Dick & Martha Twigg Ellyn Einhorn Don McLellan Reid Weedon related natural resources within the Lance & Kristine VanLenten Bea Ellis Robert & Sheila McMackin Daniel & Jane Wills watershed. Ann Wagner Mary Ennis Richard & Elizabeth Marilyn & Richard Wittrup Harbor Mooring Service Erickson Marine Services McMullan Michael & Susan Wolfe Kathryn Webers LLC Maryellen McPhee Cary & Barbara Wolinsky Our goals are to: Lenore White Bruce & Jane Estabrooks John & Janet McSorley Bill Wrenn & Barbara • Restore the water quality Ronald White Billy & Linda Evans Bruce Meacham Peterson of the rivers by identifying and Samantha Woods & Lanny Falconi Companies Patricia Michaud John & Patty Wright correcting adverse impacts; Day Ellen & Peter Fallon Adele & Ernest Milani Dorothy Young Supporter ($50-$99) Joyce Farrell Andrea & Paul Miller Family ($35-$49) William & Kathleen Fay Don Moberg • Encourage stewardship of Michael & Kerry Adams Charles & Ann Adams Bob & Barbara Alexander Janet Fisher Karen Monaco Decker & Maureen Adams the watershed through public Andy & Nancy Anderson Harriet & Chuck Frary Patricia Montgomery Gary Almeida education, outreach and Robert & Georgette Anzalone John Gallagher John & Gwen Morgan John & Marcy Amore James & Linda Garretson R. E. Morgan recreation programs; and Peter & Betsy Appleby Gary & Mary Beth Anderson John & Lois Arnold Jeffrey Gauthier Paul Nixon Scott & Laura Anderson Sarah Axel Goodwin Graphics Vincenzo Nocera Eric Andrew • Promote responsible growth Mary & Alexander Bai Allan Greenberg & Lisa Foley Ken & Eileen North Pat & Pat Arnold by working in partnerships to Mark & Dolores Bailey James Greene Mark & Kate Norton Bill & Hazel Bacigalupo Kenton Greene Raymond & Marcia Noyes preserve open space, scenic Stephen & Susan Bailey Lawrence & Karen Baker William Grimm & Deborah Jay & Linda O’Callahan vistas and sensitive natural David & Kate Banks Pat Baldwin Bob & Virginia Bartlett Shadd Hugh & Julianne O’Connor Ned Bangs resources. Elizabeth Bates Penney Gustafson June Osborne Lillian & Leo Barry William & Earlene Karen Haffner Linda Osborne Stephen & Lynn Baum Dan & Lorrie Hall Joanne Papandrea OFFICERS Beauregard John Beattie & Pamela Page Susan Hall John & Beverly Parker President: Doug Lowry David Beck Donna Beaudry Andrew Bergsten Amy & Jim Hamilton Catherine & Daniel Phillips Paul & Leslie Belliveau Vice President: Mark Norton Lesley & Akos Beszterczey James & Lucy Hangstefer Jeff Plate Gregory & Wendy Bilezikian Treasurer: Richard Leach Susan & Michael Bird John & Christine Harris John & Leslie Polcari Raymond & Krista Blair Fred & Jeanne Harty Marilyn & John Raineri Secretary: Barbara Carney Michael Blades & Kathy Marie & Jean Blessington Kilroy William & Christine Hayes Peter & Cindy Ramsay William Breen Barbara Bond Thomas & Beverly Healy Kenneth Rand John & Debra Brown BOARD OF DIRECTORS David & Judy Bond Virginia Heffernan Nikki Reilly Robert & Maureen Buckley Jean Christensen Linda Bornstein John & Faith Heneghan Karen Richard & Kevin Dennis & Marlaine Buettner Marge & Ron Himmer Malloy Roger Crawford Paul & Susan Boyce Neil Bunick David Hines Maria & Ron Richard Kathy Donahue Patrick Brennan Jeff Burns Richard & Dorothy Bresnahan Alison & Eric Hipp Richard & Lois Roberts Scott Butterfield Janet Fairbanks Christina Brown Mike & Ellen Hoadley Thomas Rodick Mark Cahoon Peter Hainer Donna & Richard Brown Geoff & Julie Hoffman Stewart & Denise Rosen Julie Carlson Joan Hopkins & Greg Nielsen Noreene Rowley Craig Hannafin James Brown Quentin Caron & Sally Coyle Rosalie Hovig Albert Salvatore Russ Haskell Mark & Carol Brown Bernard & Karen Centofanti Maureen Canavan Jeffrey Hubbard Frank & Janet Sambuceti Donna & Robert Chebator Robert Hayes John & Peg Carpenter Tom Hughes Charles & Margaret Scheller Joseph Ciocca Andy Hebert Robert & Kathleen Carr Janet Ingram Roger & Ann Schweda Joanne Collins Angus Jennings Thomas & Priscilla Shea Deborah Lenahan Frances Carriere Jon & Dana Commesso Paul & Elizabeth Jevne John Sheehan John O’Leary Sue & Bob Carson Anna Condon Abby & Warren Childs Ann Johnson Richard & Virginia Sherrell Lorraine Cookson Carolyn Sones Jonathan Choate & Katharine Anthony Jones Mark Skalla Charles & Sharon Costas Doug Thomson Leggat Joan Jones John & Rubina Slupski Bob Couture & Laura Richard Jones Claude & Elizabeth Smith Lance VanLenten Paula Christie Wendrow John Joseph Daryl & Mary Smith Lenore White Michael Clark John & Maritta Cronin Tom & Patricia Clark James Judge Frederick Smith Jim & Mary Curran Ellen Clemence Lorraine Keane James Smith John Dacey STAFF Gracia Clyde James & Maureen Kelliher Frank Snow John & Mary Danehy Paul & Kathryn Kelly Frederick Solari Executive Director: Samantha Woods Patty Cobb Andrew Daniels Wallace & Barbara Kemp Clark & Cheryl Spencer Assistant Director: Paula Christie Virginia Coburn Janice Dayton Jeffrey Collins Peter & Christa Knapp Fred St. Ours Bob & Robin Deininger Watershed Ecologist & South Shore Gail Colton William Krusell Gary & Elizabeth Stacey Laura Delaplain Massachusetts Bays Program Jack & Patricia Conway Charles Kuonen Rob & Diane Stafford Ed & Beverly Dellavalle Amy Kwesell & Jason Gerry Ronald Standley Regional Coordinator: Sara Grady Don & Susan Corey Deborah & Philip Delong John & Sarah Lalone Jencie Stewart Marketing & Communications Edgar & Jean Craig Jeanine Delongchamp Katey Cullen & John Peter & Heidimarie Lange Constance Stone Jonathan & Laurie Detwiler Director: Debbie Cook Kessinger Jerry Larke & Grace Seibert- Joseph & Cheryl Strazdes Michael & Valerie DeVincent Joe & Kelly Cummings Larke Philip & Kathy Strazzula James & Ann Dewar Gordon & Barbara Leach Ellen Sullivan Address Correspondence to: Michael & Anne Cuneo Claire DiTommaso Carmen Lendvay Tanglewood Club NSRWA John & Anna Danehey Paul & Nancy Dooley David & Cheri Dauphinee James Litchfield John Tangney Robin Downey P.O. Box 43 Norma Delaney Bayard & Wendy Livingston Schuyler & Cynthia Thaxter Byron & Jean Drinkwater Norwell, MA 02061 Michael & Cheryl Delgreco James Lonborg Alice Thomas Anne Duduch Glenn Loomis Harold Thomas phone: 781-659-8168 Donna DeNicola & Roban Elizabeth Duffy Paul & Sandra Lovett Carolyn & Glen Thompson www.nsrwa.org O’Keeffe Kathy Duggan Hank & Helen DeSantis Russell MacPherson Norman Thoms Paul & Beth Dwyer Bruce & Charlotte MacPhetres Jerry & Carol Thornell

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Kenneth Dye Leslie & Torben Hansen Heather & Curt Langefoss Flora & Larry Moynihan John Dyer Samantha & Gene Harriman Bradshaw & Janet Langmaid Susan & James Munford Treasurer’s Larry Dynan Frank & Kathy Harrington Mark & Kay Leahy David Murphy Steven & Susan Earle Stephen & Joanne Hartlaub Susan Lindberg Valerie & Richard Murphy Report William Earle Julie & Chris Head Terrance & Laurel Link Bob & Joyce Murray John & Linda Eaton Andrew Hebert Gerard & Susan Linskey Craig & Virginia Murray Maureen & Syd Elliott Theresa & Steve Heffernan Doug & Sara Lowry Richard Murray The year 2007 was another William Ellsworth Jennifer & Joseph Heine Scott & Cynthia MacEwen Fran Nichols & Bill Greger financially good year for Liz & Chip Ennis Jeff & Beth Heinrich Marta Macfarland Gordon & Tillie Nightingale Clare & Paul Faherty Robyn & Timothy Hennigan Dorothy Macinnes Charlie Nims our organization. Grants Vincent & Anne Fallacara Jeffrey & Karen Henning Duncan & Eleanor MacQueen Mark & Kathryn Nittel provided nearly 71% of Neil & Karen Farmer Nancy & John Higgins Thomas Magee Paula & Matthew Norton Gary & Thora Fernquist James Hill Heidi & Ken Maitland Bart Nuboer & Janet Schmitz our total income. We con- Hilda Foster Helen Hobbs Bob & Fran Manson Karen & Bert O’Donnell tinue to seek grants to sus- Rue Foundations Richard & Eleanor Hoehn John & Carol Marsh Jim & Kathleen O’Meara Joan Fox Mark & Laney Holbrook Jeffrey & Mary Marshall Phil & Jane O’Sullivan tain our mission of pre- Brian Foy & Susan Conway Philip & Elizabeth Holthaus Mike Martin Randall Otto serving, restoring, main- Michael & Janet Frazier Ilene Horvitz & Mark William Martin Ann Padden Robert & Louise Frehill Mahoney Annie Massed & Dennis Patrick Palimeri taining and conserving, in Kathleen & Charles Fuller Carolyn & Richard Housman Wilmont Raymond Palombo their natural state, the wa- John & Diane Gardell Mary Ann & James Hyde Howard & Nancy Mathews Alison & Vincent Paquette Richard & Helen Garvey Jay & Rae Hynes Deb McCarthy Louis Paradis & Loraine ters and related natural re- William & Virginia Gill Frank & Heather Hynes Paul & Pat McDonough Fields sources within the water- Diana Gleason & Bob Smith Julie & Jason Ingargiola Leslee & Paul McGovern Edward & Janice Pecoraro Jim Glinski & Susan Paul Jeffrey Michael & Cathie McGowan Kim & Christine Peters shed. Denniston Bonnie Jernigan & Brad Smith Jim & Maureen McGrath Hart & Deborah Peterson John & Nancy Goldthwait Suzanne Jevne & Steve Forti James & Amanda McGuire Richard & Susan Peterson Interest income increased Del & Robert Goodell Linda Kakulski & Larry Brian McKenna Douglas & Mary Philipsen over 37% as a result of our Barry & Loise Goughan Quinzani James & Jean McKenney Thomas Plant & Mary Holmes Robert & Cheryl Gowdy George Kelly Paul McLaughlin Susan & William Plummer repositioning existing Steve & Priscilla Grable Elise & James Kline Tom Messier & Lisa Colletto John Podgurski & Brenda bank accounts to achieve Sara Grady & Joe Francese Rob & Peg Knight John & Roberta Miele Haslett Richard & Judith Green Cindy Koebert David & Katherine Miller Michael Pollard & Jennifer higher yields. Rental in- Ann & Thomas Haley Albert & Camelita Kwong Donald Moores Davis come also increased from Clayton & Ellie Handleman Theodore & Sarah Kyros Gretchen Moran Gary & Sue Potter James & Carol Hannon John & Patricia Labounty Frederick & Mary Morin Patrick & Christine Purcell the previous year because we had a tenant in the up- stairs apartment for the en- tire year. NORTH AND SOUTH RIVERS WATERSHED ASSOCIATION • 2007 We have created an en- dowment fund committee Statement of Financial Position to establish an endowment Total Assets $525,862 Major Sources of Funds fund so that our organiza- Total Liabilities $66,226 Government Grants: $271,556 tion can continue to thrive Net Assets $459,636 Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in future years. We expect Total Liabilities and Net Assets $525,862 Environmental Protection Agency to have this fund in place Department of Environmental Protection this year. This endowment Statement of Activities Department of Conservation and Recreation fund will provide an im- Revenues Gulf of Maine Council proved means for those Restricted Grants $315,963 Massachusetts Bays Program members who wish to re- Unrestricted Donations 75,986 Town of Cohasset member our organization Program/Events 39,968 Town of Duxbury in their will or who may All Other 20,432 Town of Hanover wish to give a gift of appre- Total Revenue 452,349 Town of Kingston ciated stock and reduce Town of Marshfield their own tax liability. Expenses Town of Norwell Payroll $147,121 Town of Pembroke Finally, your organization Contract Services 143,403 Pine Hills continues to appreciate the Occupancy and Utilities 8,390 Town of Plymouth support of all of it’s mem- Printing and Postage 48,100 Town of Scituate ber and thanks all of you All Other 61,899 City of Weymouth for your contributions Total Expenses 408,912 Foundations and Trusts: $43,075 from dues and gifts which Net Revenues $43,438 Sheehan Family Foundation constitute an important Island Foundation source of income for the Massachusetts Environmental Trust NSRWA.

Individuals & Corporations: $131,003 Richard E. Leach, Treasurer

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 11 NSRWA MEMBERS Jennifer Rangnow Samuel & Paula Ballerini Robert Davis Bob & Marcie Jones Charles & K. Decoste Morgan Peter Rider & Judy Meredith Ginny Ballou Judith Deame Don & Pat Jones Michael & Ann Mori Ralph & Judy Ripley Melody Barlow Sally Delisa Clark Josselyn Edward Mosher Paul Rogan Robert Barlow Arthur & Jean Delorey Rosanne Joyce Paul Moss Jeff & Betty Rogers Jill Bartlett Leonard Delosh Matthew & Susan Kaetzer Theresa Moylan Armen & Carol Roupenian Susan Baush Matthew DeLuca & Carol Kilroy Karl & Viola Kaumlen Kenneth Mueller Michael Rozas John Baxter Howard Dillon Ken Kehoe Cynthia & Tom Mulcahy Michael & Jeanne Ryan Robin Baxter Matthew Dolan Charles Kelly Tom Mulloy Robert & Julianne Salamone Cynthia Bayley Charles Donovan Richard & Karen Kenney Thomas & Samantha Murphy Mary Ellen Schloss & Tom David & Kathleen Beal Foresst Dow Roberta Khosla Ed Murray Robotham Leslie Beckwith Robert Downey Leslie & Frank Kilduff Jennfier Murray Carl & Deborah Schoener Tammy Beckwith James & Virginia Downing Frank Kiley Jackie Murtha Janice Scoppettuolo Laura Behan Suzanne Driscoll Andrea & Andy Kindamo Alice Mustonen Bob & Ginny Sears Ron Beland & Nina Lev John Dunne Susan Kippen Sandra Myshrall Linda Sears James Bellavia & Margaret Kevin & Kristen Duperre Denise Kirby Charles & Anne Naff Wayne & Theresa Seer Conway Elizabeth Durant Katherine Kirby Joseph Nigro Robert Seidel Paul & Nancy Benson John Dwyer Robert Kniffen Paul Noiseux Edward & Kelly Shanley Bob Billing Jean Ekstrom Ralph & Marilyn Knowles Mrs. Albert Norris Susan Shapiro Mark Bissell Paula Elsmore Peter & Anne Koch Mary & Kevin Norton Marsha & Richard Sherman John & Gail Black Mildred Emanuel Leonard & Elyse LaForest Mary Norton Ned Shields Peter & Jo-Marie Blake Bob & Crystal English Elizabeth Lamphier Karen & Mark Norwell Megan & Steven Shipman Cheryl Blanchard Betsey Erickson Carol Langford Carla Oblas Donald & Val Shute Ellin Booras Judith Erikson John Lanier Gail & Peter Olson James Slack & Barbara Dove Yvonne & Edwin Borsari Richard & Elizabeth Ethier Angela Lannin William & Kathryn O’Neill Mike & Laurie Sleeper John & Pauline Bowers Karen Farber Robert Lannin Catherine Pappas Steven Small Jullianne Bowker Allison Feeley Larry & Judy Larchez Paul Paquin Eleanor & Robert Smith Helen Braithwaite Norman & Marian Ferris Alfred LaRue William & Linda Partridge Laura & Parrish Smolcha Jim Brawders Tom Fishev Bill Last June Payne Rick & Kathy Southworth Ken Breen Etta Fitzgibbons Frank Law Leon & Jean Perrault Shirley & Bill Southworth Lebaron Briggs Bart Folan Gary Lawrence Margaret Peterson Laurie Sprague Sewall Bronstein Dawn Foley Paul LeBlanc Bill Petty Mark Stafford & Sharon Kathleen Buchanan Cameron & Leona Foote Fang-Chih Lee Siggy Pfendler Thibeault Joan Buckley & Mike DeFelice Don & Molly Foster Robert Leishman Robert Pierce Henry Stahr & Jane Larry & Lyn Buettner Ivy Frances Joel & Lynne Leonardi Lisa & John Pilalas Thompson-Stahr Helen Burgess Joanne Fraser Barbara Lincoln Anthony & Dorinda Piro Bill Stanahan & Tracy Brese Mark Burns & Jo Li Mei Austine Frawley Stephen & Martha Litchfield Lorraine Pollack Anne Marie Stanton & Janet Gary Cadman Marilyn Fredrickson David & Mary Lizotte Dave & Cindy Pomerantz LaBerge Mark & Betty Cahill Scott Fredrickson Steven Lombardo Chuck Potier Charles Stifter & Debbie Tucker Ann Callanan Sarah Fuller Anne Lorge Patrick Potter Alexander & Jean Strachan Robert Carew Michael & Sandra Fullerton Michael Loud Laurene Powers Sue & Dick Sulc Matthew Caruso Cynthia & Tony Fusco Michael & Tamara Lovuolo Gregory & Christine Prendergast Nancy Sundheimer & Jonathan Bruce Chandler Joseph Gaedtke Scott Mackeil Elizabeth Priestly Boughton Jon & Eunice Chandler Brain & Carlotta Geany Ann & Bill Macrae Lynn Prodger Richard & Patricia Tedeschi Mary Jeanne Christie Mary & George Giffen John Madden Terian Rafal Shelby & Dan Texeira Richard Clay Donna Gilmour Jackie Magazu Thomas & Alison Ready Stefenie Thieleman & Peter Quentin & Alicia Climer Charles & Ginny Glickman Frank Maglio Daniel Reed Workman James Clinton Suzanne Gnospelius Peggy Major Phil & Dorothea Reeves Hans & Mary Tiedtke Phyllis & Charles Clougherty Jeff Goodale Kathleen Malley Don Remick Richard Toran John Cole Wilma Goodhue Lauren Malley Stephen Richards Debra Tranberg Mary Cole Kathleen Gordon Lydia Malzone Nancy Robinson Leanne Travers Laurence Collins Jacquie Graci Amy Maniscalco David & Pat Roderick Stephen Trehu Michael Collins Tom Graefe Mary & John Maniscalco Donna Rossetti-Bailey James & Betty Triglia Janice Comeau Arthur Granville Susan Manley Susan Rudnicki David & Linda Trudeau Brian & Rose Anne Concannon Daniel & Maryann Gray Larry & Susan Manning Mary Ryan Chris & Jean Tsokanis Leonard Condenzio J. 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E. Daley Richard Iacobucci Paul Mogan Richard & Denise Sullivan Claire & Dennis Anctil Mark Daniel Jim & Doris Jenkins Francis & Susan Molla Nancy Swirka Mary Jane Attardo Susan & Henry Darrell Stephen Johnson Leslie Molyneaux Marlon & Leslie Taylor Jon Babcock Tim & Jane Davidson Tom & Kelli Johnson Darren & Joann Monks Willard Taylor

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Ann Thomae L. Knife & Sons Debra Roffo Planet Subaru Jim Brown John & Lois Thomson Marshfield Travel Advisors Dependable Cleaners Plymouth FarmerÕs Market Russ Bullock Joyce Tolken Mass Irrigation Services, Inc. Derby Street Wine and Spirits Quarterdeck Joyce Cady Thomas Tolman McGreal’s Tavern Designs of France R&C Farms Jacqueline Carlton Richard Torelli Melia Fuel Diane Miller Panarelli Random Chants Otis Carney Dorothy Toselli Merrill Associates Inc. Donna Rossetti Bailey Richard & Jackie Leach Norman Cedarstrom Nancy Towle Monahan’s Marine Doris Crary Richard Hayes Mary Jeanne Christie Karyn Townsend Morrell Associates Doug Lowry Riva’s Restaurant Virginia Coburn Peter Travaline MTI Adventure Wear Dover Rug Rod Builders Workshop Marcia Conley Jeffrey Treanor Murphy/Carty Insurance Agency Dr. O’Sullivan Roger & Peg Crawford Peg Crawford Sheila Treschak Nantasket Kayaks Dunkin Donuts Russ Haskell Janice Dayton Anthony Triglione Norfolk Ram Group LLC Eldred Wheeler Ruth Finn Alex Deitchman Charlene Trudelle North River Gardeners Ellen Hoadley Sandbaggers Practice Range David Donahue James Turley North River Marine Erickson Marine Sandy Mae Zabek Judy Dorner Joseph & Michelle Uzzo North River Marine Enterprises Every Bloomin Thing Satuit Tavern Wyatt Dowd Carol Valentine O’Donoghue Insurance Agency Fernwood Gallery Scituate Federal Savings Jean Drinkwater Ron Villani Off the Cuff Café First Parish Garden Center Sergio Roffo Ellyn Einhorn Jeffrey & Judith Volpe Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures Flora Moynihan Silpada Jewelry Bea Ellis Patricia Waitt P.F. Spencer Jr. Inc. Fred & Carol Zimonja Ski Market William Fairbanks Lindsey Waldron Patricia G. Cobb, P.C. Front Street Gourmet So. Shore Natural Science Ctr. Joe Francese Rosanne Waldron Pembroke Conservation Garden Mattress Corp South Shore Music Circus Austine Frawley Maggie Walker Commission Garret Bradley South Shore YMCA Sara Fuller John Walkins Planet Subaru Glenn Fields Steven Day & Anne O’Hara Bonnie Gervais Anna Walsh Randy-Handy Oil Co. Home Spirits Susan & Michael Wolfe Lauren Gosnell Beverly Walsh REI Hubbard Plumbing and Taylor Lumber Elizabeth Grady Chip Weier Scituate Conservation Heating Inc. The Yoga Center Judy Grecco Joseph Weinman Commission Humming Rock Gifts Toast Cafe Hanover Garden Club Scott Weiss Scituate Garden Club J O’Gara Realty Tracey Read Andrew Hebert Kathyn Wenzel Sea Tow South Shore Jack Christensen Tree Berry Farm Chip Hebert Beverly & Bernie Westerveld SeaSide Homes Jack Conway & Co. Uno’s Chicago Grill Alan & Janet Holbrook Beverly White Sheehan Family Foundation James Cantwell Upper Cut Hair Salon Rita Horgan Frank White Simms Brothers Marine Jay Shippole Blue Utopia Day Spa Janet Ingram Blanche Whitman Ski Market Jill West Vlilllage Green Landscape Roseanne Joyce William & Virginia Whitmore South Humarock Civic Jim Dow Walpole Woodworkers Andrea Kindamo Christine Whitney Association Jim Moran Welch Company Gordon Leach Jo-Ellen Wood South Shore Boatworks Joe Murphy Wild Birds Unlimited Jackie Leach David & Nancy Woods Stetson Kindred of America John Danehy CPA William Finn Janet LeClerc Kathleen Workman Tanglewood Club Joseph’s Hardware William Last Bruce Lenahan Nina Yaffee The Vulcan Company Julie Uhler Woodacre Farms Lisa Lenon David Yampanis & Wendy The Yoga Center Ken Golden In Memory of Isabel Comerford Carmen Lendvay Prentiss Trifly Ken Grondall West Ridge Insurance Company Virginia Libby James Youmans Village Green Landscape Kennedy’s Country Gardens State Street Corporation Gayle Loik Charlotte Young Walnut Hill Garden Club Kezia Bacon-Bernstein Donna & Richard Brown Natalie Loomis Business Sponsors and Warren Light Craft Kiskadee Coffee Company Helen Chaves Sarah Garretson Lowry Supporters WATD Kukstis Carving Studio Cindy Chou Kitty Marrone Alvin Hollis & Co. Inc. Whole Foods Market Larence Baker Michael & Lisa Ciesinski Doug McPherson Andrew G. Gordon Inc. 2007 Auction Donors Liz Haywood Sullivan Paul Comerford Kathy Miller Bayside Marine Corp. ABC Equipment Local Pottery Charles & Martha Douglas Karen Monaco Bergsten Music Company Inc. American Home Mad Fish Restaurant Joan Drummond Hayden Moore Billington Sea Kayak Andrew G. Gordon Inc. Madeline McDonald Amy Ford Mike Moyer Bond Printing Company, Inc. Andrew Kusmin Marj Bates Kevin Glasheen Flora Moynihan Brant Rock Fish Market Armstrong Fence Company Marshfield Travel Advisors Amy Johnson Lillian & Dan Murphy Cal Tek Arther DuLong Mary Lizotte Marjorie Katz Alice Mustonen Canoe Passage Outfitters Artifacts Melia Fuel Susan Lodemore Ellen Nesbitt Carpenters Local 424 Assinippi Trading Post Michael Flannery Joseph Lovett Alyce Nobis Charles River Canoe & Kayak Atty John Riordan Michael Keane Jin & Pat MaCallen Ann O’Brien Citizen’s Bank of Massachusetts Atty Robert Marzelli Michael Meresco Doris Magill Joanne Papandrea Coastal Kayak Educators Atty Thomas Kramer Mike Moyer & Mary Coogan Vivian Quint Graham Parnaby Cohasset Garden Club Bay State Athletic Club Mike Sleeper Barbara Randolph June Payne Computer Center Betty Rogers Mill Wharf Restaurant Mr. & Mrs. Regan Nelson Pidgeon Curtis Liquor Bill Krusell & Anne Weaver Monahan Marine Daniel & Marilou Shaughnessy Ellen Pierce EMS Billington Sea Kayak Mount Blue Restaurant John & Jana Thorbahn Kerry Richardson Erickson Marine Services LLC Bluestone Energy Services, Ltd. MTI Adventure wear Charles & Ruth Weston Steven Roberts Nancy Colella Nancy & Ron Robertson Falconi Companies Bo Tes Imports In Memory of William “Bud” Fernwood Gallery Bob Walker Nancy Robertson Noreene Rowley Nantasket Kayaks Railsback Shirley Rydell Goodwin Graphics Body to Soul Fitness Cohasset Golf Club Hannon-Ryan Insurance Boston Interiors Nantasket Therapeutic Massage Jeanne Ryer North River Art Society New England Road Machinery Kristine Salters Hanover Garden Club Bradford Parsons Dan & Nancy Bills Hanover Lobster & Seafood Briteway Carwash North River Outfitters Don & Louise Salvatore O’Donoghue Insurance Agency Bob & Margie Figueiredo Janice & Alyssa Scoppetuolo Harbor Moorings Service Buckles & Boards Richard Karoff Hubbard Plumbing and Heating Carol Neely Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures Jeanne Southworth Out of the Blue Walter MacDonald, Jr. Mark Stephens Humming Rock Gifts Cary Wolinsky Wiilliam & Joanne MacNevin Image Resolutions Chantal Lefebvre P.F. Spencer Jencie Stewart Page Railsback Tommy & Jackie McDonough Christie Stout J & B Power Equipment Charles River Canoe & Kayak Maurice McLoughlin J O’Gara Realty Chel Bella Boutique Patriot Cinemas Kathi Thomson Paul Coolidge Mr. & Mrs Theodore Munro Pat Traynor J.E. Fitzgerald - Housesmith Computer Center Damon & Judy Reed J.R.Holmes Jewelers Cooper & Cobb CPAs Paul Vercollone Kristine VanLenten Peggy Roth Major Ross & Kathleen Sherbrooke Maggie Walker Jack Conway, Realtor Curtis Liquors Nina & Steve Stressenger JGE Awards & Promotions, Inc Cynde Robbins Peppercornz Restaurant & Walnut Hill Garden Club Joseph’s Pontiac & Gulf Gas David Bond Catering NSRWA 2007 Volunteers Holly Whelan Kayak Centre David Brega Philip Johnston Associates Ned Bangs Ron Wilk Kethro & Thomas, P.C. Deb Lenahan Phinn’s Restaurant Jonathan Bond Bob Wilkinson PJ’s Country House Paul Younker

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FREE PASSAGE: RESTORING RIVERS AND HERRING - INTERACTIVE DISPLAY NOW AT LOCAL LI- BRARIES: Herring, treasured by fishermen and an important food source for many fish, birds and mammals, and part of our cultural heritage, are disappearing from the rivers of Southeastern Massachusetts and throughout the eastern seaboard. That is why the Watershed Action Alliance of Southeastern Massachusetts has teamed up with local libraries to create an interactive display to educate people about the importance of herring to our ecosystem. People of all ages will enjoy the incredibly beautiful and unusual video clips of herring swimming in their natural habitat, and the maps, charts and photos explaining the herring’s lifecycle and the obstacles that need to be overcome in order to bring them back to our rivers. People don’t realize that the loss of herring is a symptom of a greater issue - free-flowing rivers that are needed to maintain a broad and healthy diversity of plant and animal life. Jeanne Ryer, reference librarian at the Norwell Library where the kiosk has been on display is thrilled by the reaction visitors have to the kiosk. “People will come up to me amazed to learn that there are so many dams and astounded that the river herring population has decreased so dramatically over the last 10 years.” The interactive display, operated by a simple touch screen, will be at the following libraries: * Duxbury Library: March 28th-April 30th * Scituate Library: May 19-June 20 Please check our website (nsrwa.org) for additional libraries and public venues to be scheduled throughout summer and fall. SCITUATE STORMWATER BYLAW: Recently, the NSRWA staff attended a Scituate Planning Board hearing to en- courage them to place a stormwater bylaw for the Spring Town Meeting - to be held March 29th, 2008. The Stormwater Bylaw provides the town with a mechanism for controlling runoff through a permitting process to prevent pollution of water resources. Stormwater runoff is the number one cause of water pollution—nationwide and in our watershed. The Clean Water Act mandates that communities deal with this issue and requires that communities adopt bylaws and regulations that allow them to control this source of pollution. The proposed bylaw in Scituate would allow the Planning Board to have oversight over clear cutting and development and redevelopment over 15,000 sq feet of land. As of the writing of this news- letter we will be advocating for a lower threshold-5,000 sq ft to trigger the permitting process and will be asking our Scituate members to support this bylaw at the Scituate Town Meeting. We’ll let you know how it goes! This is the first of our watershed communities to propose a stormwater bylaw - we will be working to support similar efforts in other watershed communities to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.

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Your membership in NSRWA still lets you save money on your auto insurance under the new “managed competition” insurance laws. Get a 3% discount on your personal auto insurance, OR take a 1% discount, and have the remaining 2% go to your favorite charitable organization: NSRWA! This is in addition to other credits you may already be eligible for, including airbag credits, alarms, low mileage, good students, and so forth. Call Gordon Insurance Agency in Norwell Center at 781-659-2262 for details. If you decide to take advantage of this program, the folks at Gordon take care of notifying your previous company, agent, and bank or leasing company (if you have one). Plus, you’ll can get Plymouth Rock’s unique endorsements on true replacement cost coverage, OEM parts, accident forgiveness, and take advantage of their “Myles” program for no charge. Visit www.agordon.com for more.

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 14 r NSRWA’s Spring 2008 Events n up o To sig ation inform r more at fo tact us con 68 or NSRWA’s 21st 659-81 South to North 781- wa.org Annual Clean Up Day la@nsr River Paddle pau Saturday, May 17 • 9 am - noon From the Keville Bridge All are invited to join us for this important behind Marshfield’s CVS community event. This is our 21st year of to the Hanover Canoe Launch scouring the shores of the North & South Saturday, June 28 • 11 am to 7 pm Discover Hidden Rivers and their tributaries. We provide Back by popular demand! This paddle is Greenbush the trash bags, rubbish disposal and the on the ambitious side and some experi- cookout at the Driftway Conservation ence is required. We will travel all of the Sunday, April 27th at 11 am Area. You supply the energy to get the job navigable waters of both the South and New sidewalks, walking trails, done. Watch your mailbox for more info. North Rivers and take the whole day, riding and bike paths have made hid- the tide down the South River and then den gems of the Greenbush riding it up the North River after slack. We area more accessible. Join will make time to stop for a late afternoon NSRWA Board Member Carolyn NSRWA Rowers’ Row cook-out as we cover the route. If you are a photographer, we also plan to take a Sones on a walking adventure Sunday, June 1 • 8:30 am to explore this historical, recre- number of photos to add to our library for ational and diverse natural area. Discover another great way to enjoy our future web site and pod-cast projects. Pre- Meet at the Driftway Conserva- beautiful rivers, come rowing with us on registration and PFD’s are required as the tion Park and Boat Ramp the North River. Join in on a pleasant rec- paddle is limited to 8 boats. There is no on- (across from the Widow’s Walk reational row on the North River and ride site registration. Suggested donation is $20 Golf Course in Scituate). The pro- the tide up and back from Union Street per boat. Additional time will be required at gram is limited to 20 participants. up to Route 3, stopping at Couch Beach each end to shuttle cars. Pre-registration is required. Sug- for a picnic and swim on the way back. gested donation is $5. Meet at the Marshfield Canoe Launch at 8:30 am. Both fixed and sliding seat boats are welcome. All boats and rowers should be equipped with proper safety gear and Hunting Fireflies PFD’s. Pre-registration a MUST, and the Friday, June 27, 7:30 - 9:30 pm Yoga at the number and size of the boats participating Many people have wonderful childhood may be limited, so you must sign up before River’s Edge memories of warm summer nights in May 23rd. Suggested donation is $10 per meadows alive with the flashing of fireflies. Saturdays at 8:30 am boat. These days, we rarely see them. Have fire- June 14 - September 20 flies disappeared from our landscape? at various sites along the rivers Join insect expert, Don Salvatore in a hunt Now in its 12th year, this is one for fireflies and learn what’s really happen- of NSRWA’s most popular pro- ing in a firefly meadow. Location of hunt grams. Yoga is a delightful way Full Moon Paddle to be determined. Dress for mosquitoes to begin a summer day. Join Driftway Park in Scituate to The Spit and bring insect repellent. Registration for local teachers at various out- Thursday, July 17 • moonrise is at 8:10 pm members open April 1st - June 2nd, non- member registration opens June 3rd. Sug- door sites to relax, stretch and Join us on a paddle to watch the rising of gested donation is $3. breathe. Please bring a blanket, the Full Moon. We will paddle as a tight large towel, or sticky mat. Begin- group to the Spit to watch the rising of Where have all the Fireflies Gone? ners are welcome—no previous the full moon and share a story or two. yoga experience is necessary. We rarely see them. Have fireflies disappeared from Please bring a flashlight and a garlic clove our landscape? Help researchers find out where the Suggested donation per class: for each boat. Pre-registration and PFD’s fireflies have gone by joining the Museum of Sci- $10. No classes on rainy days. are required as the paddle is limited to 10 ence and researchers from Tufts University and Visit our website after May 15 for boats. There is no on-site registration. Fitchburg State College in a Citizen Science Project more information. Suggested donation is $15. designed to track the fate of these amazing insects. To learn more, log in to www.mos.org/firefly.

Mark Your Calendar for NSRWA’s 18 th Annual Great River Race • August 2, 20 0 8

RiverWatch & 2007 Annual Report April 2008 Page 15 NSRWA EVENTS New Year’s Day Walk Warms Body and Soul NSRWA’s 14 th Annual New Years Day Walk at Luddam’s Ford Park - Hanover

hardy and happy crowd of over 85 people defied the elements and joined board member Carolyn Sones for our annual New Years Day walk in the pouring rain along the old railroad bed at Luddam’s Ford Park. After the walk the crowd huddled under a tent and enjoyed the hot dogs, chili and other refreshments provided by Carolyn, Don & Louise Salvatore and Janice Dayton. A After many requests, we are printing Janis Dayton’s now famous NSRWA New Year’s Day chili recipe.

Janis Dayton’s Annual NSRWA New Year’s Day Vegetarian Chili • For 10 to 15 servings

1 15 ounce can of black beans 1 tsp dried oregano 1 15 ounce can of red kidney beans 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon or corriander or both 1 15 ounce can of cannellini beans or white pinto beans (May Red Hot sauce to taste use dried beans...about 1/3 lb each – soak overnight then Salt to taste drain, cover with water and simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.) In a large pot, put 2 tbsp. olive oil and warm over medium heat. 1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes Add diced onions, peppers, carrots, garlic and chili peppers. Cover 1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes and cook 5 minutes until onions are clear, then add seasonings 2 to 4 garlic cloves chopped and cook another 5 minutes. 2 fresh sweet green peppers chopped 1 small spanish onion chopped Add diced and crushed tomatoes and simmer 1/2 hour. Add beans (If canned, drain half the liquid out. When 1/2 cup diced fresh carrots using cooked dried beans drain and save Fresh jalapeño pepper diced or small can of diced green chili 1 cup of liquid.). Add 1/2 tsp hot peppers sauce. Simmer the chili mixture 1 to 2 tbsp. of chili powder (There are some chili powders with for 1 hour. Taste . . . add salt or garlic and oregano already in it. I have used both kinds) more seasoning to taste. If chili 1 to 2 tbsp. cumin is too thick, add reserved bean 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more to taste) liquid. 1 tsp black pepper

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