3 Rivers Cleanup—Assabet Coop Market

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 9 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: Assabet Coop Market, 86 Powder Mill Road, Maynard

Host: Assabet Coop Market

Cleanup type: Volunteers will hand pull/ cut invasive plants and also do some litter clean-up around the Assabet Coop Market. This is part of a long-term effort to restore the riverbank behind the Coop with native plants. Long pants and close-toed shoes are required.

Registration: Required

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Event Details

Date: Saturday September 21
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Assabet Coop Market
Categories: OARS Events, Partner Org Events

~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

3 Rivers Cleanup—Assabet Coop Market

Event Details