Acton Water Chestnut Pull

WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 9am-12pm

WHERE: 120 Concord Rd, Acton, MA

Invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans) forms dense, floating mats that choke waterways, displacing native species, hindering recreation, and reducing oxygen in the river. Help pull water chestnut as a land-based volunteer or by boat in the water!

Paddle Boston will provide up to 12 canoes, although we encourage you to bring your own kayak or canoe! Life jackets are required for those in boats.

You will be required to fill out a Town of Acton volunteer wavier and a Paddle Boston waiver (if using the canoes they provide) before you can participate. Please refer to the registration page for links to both waivers.

Please remember the following to be best prepared for the event:

Bring water & extra water (stay hydrated!)
Wear appropriate clothes (these clothes will be permanetly dirty!)
Wear appropriate shoes i.e water shoes/old sneakers
Bring a hat (reduce heat exhaustion as best as possible!)
Bring/wear sunscreen and bug spray!
Wavier (if you forgot, we will have extra on site!)

If you have any questions, please email ibergemann@actonma.gov

Thank you for signing up!

Event Details

Date: Saturday August 15
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Categories: 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

Acton Water Chestnut Pull

Event Details