River | Explore New England

August 30, 2024

Pulling the Plug

A dam removal on this coastal river in Wareham,, MA, has improved fish passage and created public access for paddlers, hikers, and birders.

Tom RichardsonSouth of Boston, Videos

July 22, 2024

Penobscot River Mercury Remediation Project to Begin

Cleanup of lower Penobscot expected to last 10 years.

Tom RichardsonNews

July 22, 2024

Let It Be: Paddling the Lower Westport River, MA

This fertile estuary and salt marsh system is a paradise for paddlers and birders alike.

Tom RichardsonAdventures, Paddle

July 16, 2024

Mass Audubon Opens New Paddlers’ Landing in Concord, MA

New landing provides water access to Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary.

Tom RichardsonBoston, News

June 4, 2024

The Importance of Mary’s Creek

Pay a short visit to Mary’s Creek in Warwick, RI, and learn about some of the birds and other animals you might encounter in this small, scenic, and ecologically important tidal waterway and marsh system.

Tom RichardsonProvidence Valley, Videos

May 14, 2024

Everyone Loves Alewife Cove!

Discover the charms of this small but important estuary on the border of New London and Waterford, Connecticut.

Tom RichardsonAdventures, Mystic Eastern, Paddle

April 1, 2024

10 Great New England Boat- & Paddle-Camping Spots

A handful of great spots in New England where boaters and paddlers can pitch a tent and spend the night—or longer!

Tom RichardsonAdventures, Boat, Camp, Paddle

March 29, 2024

Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council Offers 2 April Hikes

Public hikes will explore two properties in the Greater Providence area.

Tom RichardsonNews

February 26, 2024

Jewels of the West Branch

A drift-boat fly fishing trip along the West Branch of the Penobscot River with guide Dan Legere yields treasure in the form of wild landlocked salmon and brook trout.

Tom RichardsonBoat, Fishing, Northern Maine, Videos