Nissitissit River in Pepperell MA - photo from NRWA 50th Anniversary video

Climate Change and the Nashua River Watershed

The changing climate of New England is profoundly affecting the Nashua River watershed. Although climate news often centers on increased storms and sea level rise around the globe, impacts to our local rivers, wetlands, and ecosystem - the core of the extraordinary landscape in our watershed - require our attention now. These are areas in which the NRWA has unique expertise and experience.

The information and links on this website focus on local impacts, actions that local communities can take to reduce impacts and prepare for the future, and the NRWA's role as a regional environmental leader. Over the last 50 years, the NRWA has directly and indirectly helped to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate through a wide range of programs.

Download a PDF of the full NRWA Climate Change web section.