Partnerships

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous corporate sponsors, donors, foundations, and grant providers who fuel our mission to protect and preserve the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers. Your partnership supports the vital work done through OARS, fostering a sustainable future for our watershed and community. Together, we are making waves of positive change.

Community Foundation for MetroWest

Greater Lowell Community Foundation

The Swords of Sophia Nate Fund

United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley

Jennifer and Edwin Johnston	Nan Burke and Don Burn
Ingeborg Hegemann Clark	Pam and Dennis Rockwell
David Witherbee	Martha and William Cooper
Holly Clack	Wilhelmina and Paul van der Wansem
Laurel and Kirk Doggett	Julie Rohwein and Jonathan Aibel
Michael Burns	Lisa and Allan Fierce
Charles Spofford	Paul Fitzgerald
Terry Snyder and Glenn Pransky	Laura DaCruz
Lisa Vernegaard	Mary Trubiano and Linda Conroy
Lissa and Carter Winstanley	Terri and Michael Gilroy
Megan Gadd and Nathan Wilson	Peter Klinkmueller
Beverly and Roger Beatty	Dr Sally Seaver

And the many more donors, not listed, whose invaluable contributions support our mission to protect and preserve our rivers!

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~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

Partnerships

Flowing Together: Our Valued Partners

Corporate Sponsors: Champions of Conservation

Acton Hydro Co. Inc.

Foundations: Cornerstones of Support

Municipalities: Catalysts for Change

Donors: Pillars of Our Mission

And the many more donors, not listed, whose invaluable contributions support our mission to protect and preserve our rivers!

PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & AGENCIES: GUARDIANS OF OUR WATERSHED

GREEN ACTON

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