For more than 50 years the Blackstone River Watershed Association has worked to engage,  educate, and advocate for improved water quality in the Blackstone River Watershed and that  work continues. Consider becoming a nominee for a position on the BRWA’s Board of Directors  to be a part of this important work! Experience or training in water resources and the  environment is not required. We encourage director candidates with expertise in nonprofit  management, leadership development, marketing, social media, fundraising, finance,  environmental studies or education, legal issues, and development to consider running.  

Whatever your age or background, serving as a director is a meaningful way to volunteer your  time, talent, and energy. It is a great resume builder that demonstrates your support for a non profit organization in your community. We are offering you a way to give back to the  community and support the environment at the same time. 

If interested, please contact us. We’ll share our recently updated strategic plan so you can see  what work the BRWA is currently engaged in as well as our plans for the future. You can meet  with current board members either in person or via Zoom and then decide if you would like to  submit your name to the BRWA Nominating Committee for consideration. 

The Board has monthly meetings, hosts periodic community events, and is engaged with many other partners. We are active and engaged in water quality and cold-water stream temperature  monitoring within the watershed, organize fishing and litter cleanup events, and offer an  education program about watersheds, the environment, as well fish and wildlife habitat. 

With your help there is much more we could do to improve the health of the Blackstone River  and watershed moving us closer to BRWA’s vision of vibrant, healthy, free-flowing waterways  in the Blackstone Valley, treasured by all. 

If interested in learning more about the BRWA Board of Directors, please contact BRWA  Director JoAnne Holahan at joanne.holahan@thebrwa.org.