by Rich Collins | Sep 8, 2017 | AWWA Events, AWWA in the Community, AWWA News
In June we held a collaborative BioBlitz at the Province Lake Golf Course in Parsonsfield, ME and Effingham, NH. Over the course of three days, dozens of students from two local schools, and over 40 community members explored the fields, forests, and ponds of the...
by Rich Collins | Sep 8, 2017 | AWWA Events, AWWA News
Please join AWWA’s Board of Directors on September 21st for a review of AWWA’s work protecting the lakes and ponds of Acton/Wakefield region and then enjoy a tour led by the Union Village Community Association of the Drew Mill Dam on the Branch River. We...
by Rich Collins | Aug 25, 2017 | Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
It’s hard to believe that just 8 weeks ago we were kicking off our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) season. This year we had two prior crew members become crew leaders, three returning crew members, and three newcomers! This year, our crew started on June 26th...
by Rich Collins | Aug 14, 2017 | AWWA in the Community
Each year businesses in our communities do their part to help AWWA keep our lakes beautiful. Our Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) provides a valuable service each summer by resolving erosion problems that would impact the health of our lakes. In 2017, the 27 businesses...
by Rich Collins | May 25, 2017 | AWWA in the Schools
It’s been a busy few weeks at AWWA! We’ve been visiting the Acton and Wakefield elementary schools for our 6th grade module on watersheds and invasive species. Yesterday was an especially exciting day, as we had our brook trout release with the Paul School 4th...