Water Chestnut Pull

October 21, 2024

Oct 19, 2024 | ActonTV

OARS partnered with the Town of Acton for a successful community water chestnut pull at Ice House Landing on September 28, 2024, as part of our Annual 3 Rivers Cleanup. ActonTV covered the event, which featured interviews with OARS’ Ecological Restoration Coordinator Heather Conkerton, OARS’ Community Engagement Coordinator—TerraCorps Service Member Isabel Ryen, and Ian Bergmann, the Town of Acton’s Community Conservation Specialist. Watch the full interview to learn more about the event and how community collaboration is helping protect the SuAsCo watershed!

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River Log

~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.