OUR VISION:

 A healthy watershed where people, wildlife and the River thrive

Renew or Become a Member This Spring!

Dear Friends,

On behalf of everyone at WRWA, thank you for being a valued member of our community. Thanks to YOU and your generous donations, volunteer efforts, and program participation, the Westport River Watershed Alliance continues its mission to educate, advocate, and safeguard our local environment.

By purchasing a membership, YOU:

• Strengthen vital programs and advocacy efforts
• Support science-based research for long-term conservation
• Keep hands-on environmental education thriving in local schools
• Join a community of dedicated river stewards

With an exciting year ahead—full of events, activities, and opportunities to engage—we invite you to stay involved and help us restore and protect our watershed.

Your Membership Matters. Your Support is Essential.

Farewell and Happy Retirement to Steve Connors

After ten incredible years as our Community Engagement Manager, Steve Connors is retiring from his staff role at the Westport River Watershed Alliance.

Steve brought decades of experience, creativity, and warmth to WRWA. From curating our newsletters and managing media to planning countless special events, his work has helped shape the way we connect with our community. Known for his easygoing nature, sense of humor, and welcoming spirit, Steve has left a lasting impression on all of us. His presence in the office and at community events will be dearly missed.

While we’ll miss seeing him every day, we’re happy to know that Steve is looking forward to spending more time with his children and grandchildren—something he cherishes deeply. Thankfully, this isn’t a full goodbye! Steve will continue to lend his talents to WRWA as a contractor, helping with events and keeping his deep connection to our mission alive.

Please join us in wishing Steve a joyful and fulfilling retirement—and in thanking him for his many years of service and friendship.

WRWA is HIRING!

To learn more about the roles and application process, visit our website by clicking on the the title below:

Summer Environmental Educator

Public Engagement Coordinator

Lawn Alternatives with Butterfly Effect Farm

Upcoming Programs

Nature Talk: Saltmarsh Sparrows

Rising Tides and Disappearing Habitat -

the Plight of the Saltmarsh Sparrow

Dr. Charles Clarkson

Audubon Society of Rhode Island

Director of Avian Research

April 24 at 5 p.m.

At the River Center or online via zoom

Charles is an amazing speaker and

River Center space is limited!

To guarantee a seat or to receive the presentation link, please register below: 

Cherry & Webb Beach Clean-up

Electronics Recycling

Gooseberry Island Stroll

Gooseberry Island

Wednesday, May 14 at 8am

Join Kim Botelho from WRWA and Aaron Teixeira from the Westport Land Conservation Trust for their last South Coast Stroll of the spring. Gooseberry Island is a migration hotspot so we hope to see and hear a variety of birds.

Wear good walking shoes | Dress for the weather | Bring binoculars or borrow ours

All are welcome free of charge

WRWA Summer Concert

Featuring Quinn Sullivan

We are thrilled to welcome New Bedford native and guitar sensation Quinn Sullivan to the stage on Saturday, July 12 for our 9th Annual Summer Concert at the scenic Westport Rivers Vineyard. A highlight of the summer season, this beloved outdoor concert is expected to sell out—so don’t wait to grab your tickets!

Each year, WRWA’s Summer Concert delivers an unforgettable night of live music in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets, or enjoy the provided row seating and picnic tables. With its gently sloping lawn, the vineyard offers excellent views from every angle. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, and popular food trucks will be on-site serving up hot, delicious fare. Please note: outside food and beverages are not permitted.

About the Artist: Quinn Sullivan made waves in the music world at just eight years old when he performed alongside blues legend Buddy Guy. Today, this gifted guitarist and vocalist from New Bedford leads a powerhouse band of seasoned professionals. Quinn’s electrifying performances have earned him comparisons to icons like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, and Jimi Hendrix.

This special evening is made possible thanks to the generous support of:

DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects, Westport Rivers Vineyard, and Buzzards Bay Brewing.

New Virtual Tour of the Westport River

WRWA is proud to showcase a new film called Westport River From Above.

A special thanks to Alex Haggert and his team at AC Productions for their masterful work capturing the River.

Please save your Lees Receipts for us!

The Watershed Alliance is happy to be a Lees Community Partner. Please save your market receipts and drop them off at 493 Old County Road, or mail to PO Box 3427, Westport, MA 02790.