Weed Warriors

You can control water chestnut!

Learn how to identify, remove, and report water chestnut infestations from our rivers. Whether you prefer working alone or with a team, your help is needed!

 

Become a Weed Warrior by

  • Filling out our volunteer inquiry form below, and checking off “Weed Warriors” as one of the volunteer opportunities you are interested in
  • Watching the training video below (watch this space for our updated video coming soon)
  • Attending an OARS led community Water Chestnut pull is recommended

OARS Weed Warriors help with

  • Locating and reporting Water Chestnut in the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord (SuASCo) river watershed through “OARS Water Chestnut Reporting App“
  • Removing water chestnut infestations as you paddle our SuAsCo rivers

 

WATER CHESTNUT APP

Weed Warriors’ training video

 

 

 

 

Thank you for helping to clear the SuAsCo rivers!

 

 

OARS VOLUNTEER INQUIRY FORM
WEED WARRIORS VOLUNTEER PORTAL
LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER CHESTNUT
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OARS SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OARS seeks an Executive Director to lead one of Massachusetts’ most respected watershed organizations at a pivotal moment for river health, climate resilience, and environmental equity. With a strong foundation of science, partnerships, and community trust, OARS is well-positioned to expand its impact in the coming decade.

 

Working closely with a committed Board of Directors and a talented staff team, the Executive Director will serve as OARS’ chief executive, strategist, fundraiser, and public ambassador—guiding the organization as it deepens its programs, broadens engagement, and advances bold, science-based solutions for watershed protection.

 

 

 

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