Upcoming Events
Join MyRWA in celebrating our favorite fish — the river herring — through an evening of dance, lights, and visuals at Torbert Macdonald Park.
Massachusetts has a historic opportunity to invest in clean water, forests, farms, and outdoor spaces across the state—without raising taxes. Join us at this webinar to learn more and take action!
Come find MyRWA marching at this year’s HONK! Parade. We’ll be joining Green and Open Somerville as part of the Earth for All team!
Check out this volunteer opportunity with Friends of Spy Pond Park in Arlington, MA!
Stop by the MyRWA table at the Harvest Your Energy Festival on October 18th! Photo: David Mussina
Come and enjoy Belle Isle Marsh Reservation at this free event organized by Friends of Belle Isle Marsh. MyRWA will be sharing a table with members of the Belle Isle Marsh project team.
A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing to present the design of the Mystic River Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge in Everett and Somerville, MA.

Join MyRWA in celebrating the Mystic, the volunteers who make it mighty, and the creativity that makes it colorful at our in-person annual meeting and celebration.

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The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) builds solutions so that all people across the watershed, no matter who you are or where you live, have safe and easy access to nature and a healthy environment. MyRWA is rooted in science and the understanding of environmental injustices. We believe access to information and opportunities to learn about the natural world empower us all to work together for a better future in the Mystic. Explore our programs:
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MyRWA wishes to honor and acknowledge the indigenous communities native to this region and its past, present, and future. To our knowledge, the watershed is on the colonized lands of the Massachusett, Nipmuc, and Pawtucket tribes. The name “Mystic” comes from the term that these tribes used for the river — “Missi-Tuk,” which means “great tidal river.” As you explore the watershed, we encourage you to learn with us about its past and current indigenous heritage.