What’s Up in the Watershed: Learn about Local River Science with OARS 3 Rivers – with Abby McCarthy of OARS
When: January 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Where: Concord Free Public Library-Fowler Branch, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Duration: 45 minute presentation with Q&A included
Program Type: In-Person only
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Maximum Limit of Participants: 50
Speaker: Abby McCarthy, OARS’ Water Quality Program Manager
Are you interested in learning about local river science? Come learn about water quality programs for the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Rivers with the local nonprofit OARS 3 Rivers from Water Quality Program Manager Abby McCarthy. She will share a fun and interesting presentation about the ongoing programs to monitor and improve water quality, what issues affect river health in the watershed, and how you can get involved in local river science volunteering. Although this talk is designed for a general audience of adults and youth ages 12 and up, people of all ages are welcome to attend. The talk will be 45 minutes, with ample time for questions. We hope to help build excitement for local environmental projects and water science!
Registration Required:
https://middlesexconservationdistrict.org/events/
Image Description: River landscape in the background. Picture of Abby McCArthy in center
Image Credits: Abby McCarthy (self) and Andrea Grossman (river background)
This program is co-advertised by the Middlesex Conservation District, OARS 3 Rivers, and the Concord Free Public Library.
The Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ Division of Conservation Services Conservation District Innovation and Basic Grant Program provides funding for this program.
Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Concord.
