by Rich Collins | Oct 11, 2018 | AWWA News
There are a variety of different types of systems designed to deal with wastewater. Septic systems, outhouses, and even portable toilets help us to manage our wastewater to prevent undo harm to human health, aquatic life, or water resources. However, outdated or...
by Rich Collins | Oct 4, 2018 | AWWA News, Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
In 2013, a watershed survey around Province Lake was conducted to identify erosion sites and possible sources of pollution. During that initial survey, there were a few sites identified as high priority and contributing high volumes of soil and sand. Over the past...
by Rich Collins | Sep 12, 2018 | AWWA Events
This past spring, the Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance (AWWA), the Gafney Library in Sanbornville, NH and the Acton Public Library in Acton, ME joined together to present “Water Talks”, a series of four presentations by experts in their fields. The talks...
by Rich Collins | Aug 27, 2018 | AWWA Events, AWWA in the Community
Thank you to all that attended our Water Fair back in July! We had a great afternoon making cork boats, getting our faces painted, becoming Watershed Warriors, fishing for rubber ducks, making fish printing t-shirts, and more! Check out some photos from our Water...
by Rich Collins | Aug 22, 2018 | Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
That’s a wrap! Another YCC season is over, and we’re taking some time to reflect on all of the awesome projects that were completed this summer! Some of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that were installed include rain gardens, rubber razors,...
