The Stewardship Council works to encourage appreciation and protection of our Wild & Scenic Rivers, their Outstandingly Remarkable Resource Values, and enrichment that can come through a deep connection with the natural world.
Through its grant programs and focused workshops, the Stewardship Council seeks to engage municipalities and local non-projects in helping to steward our rivers pursuant to the Stewardship Plan. The Council offers guided walks, lectures, enews, and volunteer opportunities to raise the general public’s awareness of our rivers and the work of the Stewardship Council.
Videos, Lectures and Walks
Over the years, the Stewardship Council has partnered with the NRWA to present a number of lectures on relevant topics presented by leaders in their fields. Many of these presentations were recorded to be shared with the public and posted to NRWA’s YouTube channel. There you can view videos on topics such as:
- "The Importance & Function of Headwater Streams"
- "Living with Rivers: Principles of Fluvial Geomorphology in a Changing World"
- "Using Nature to Adapt to Climate Change"
and many more.
The Council has also funded in-person interactive programs led by NRWA education staff on topics such as the habits and habitats of semi-aquatic mammals and the ingenuity of aquatic plants. These presentations meld locally captured video and images, with naturalist narration, and natural history exhibits for hands-on investigation by attendees.
From time to time, the Stewardship Council also offers guided walks on trails that adjoin our Wild & Scenic Rivers.
Watch for upcoming presentations and walks listed under the Announcements section of this website, and on the NRWA’s Upcoming Programs page.
Interpretive signs
The Stewardship Council worked with a professional illustrator, Kelly Finan, and a professional graphic designer, Geralyn Miller, to create an interpretive sign that could be placed at sites along our designated rivers, such as boat launches and riverside parks. The goal of the signs is to encourage appreciation for these waterways and also instill pride in our Wild & Scenic communities and our joint venture to steward these resources.
Currently, these signs can be seen at Mary’s Trail on the Nissitissit River in Brookline, NH; Adams Dam Park on the Squannacook River in Townsend, MA; and at the Petapawag Boat Launch on the Nashua River in Groton, MA. More will be installed in the coming years.
