Blackstone River Flood Alert Information

Canoe RaceThe Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA) was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to enhancing and preserving the Blackstone River system and its watershed. To support of this commitment, the BRWA monitors conditions, identifies areas of concern, and engages local citizens in the protection and enjoyment of our natural resources.

WQM The BRWA has joined the Blackstone River Coalition's Campaign for a Fishable/Swimmable Blackstone River by 2015, working to take what was one of the most polluted rivers in the United States and turning it into the jewel of the Blackstone Valley.

ScoutsTo achieve this goal, the BRWA, along with our partners in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, participates in a river-wide water quality monitoring program, organizes shoreline surveys and cleanups.

On October 28, 2007 the BRWA organized the Blackstone Valley Riverways Cleanup as part of the"National Make a Difference Day" campaign.Make a Difference DayThe event took place at seven locations in five towns: Blackstone, East Douglas, Hopedale, Northbridge and Uxbridge on three rivers: the Mill, Mumford and West Rivers. As part of the cleanup, volunteers separated all non-returnable bottles and cans (e.g., bottled water, juice, ice teas, "sports" drinks, etc.) from returnable (deposit) containers. The number of non-returnable exceeded the number of returnable (deposit) containers collected by 2.6:1. Make a Difference DayThe BRWA’s name was added to the list of organizations that agreed to tally returnable and non-returnable beverage containers to encourage our legislators to vote to expand the Massachusetts Bottle Deposit Law to include bottled water, juice, ice teas, "sports" drinks, etc.Make a Difference Day The day ended with volunteers gathering at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center in Uxbridge for pizza and refreshments provided by the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA).

Canoe RaceThe Annual Canoe/Kayak Race on the Blackstone River takes place in May and is a great event to promote the recreational opportunites o the Blackstone River, have the public experience the beauty of the River and and also become aware of the problems that need to be resolved in order to make the River fishable and swimmable by 2015.