Celebrate Our Wild and Scenic Rivers at Riverfest 2022

Published June 6, 2022 | Conservation Commission | Automatically Archived on 6/21/2022

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Summer is almost here! There’s no better time than now to experience the Wild and Scenic Rivers in your own backyard. We invite you to get outside with your family for a weekend of hiking, paddling, art, and more at the 23^nd annual RiverFest celebration, June 18^th and 19^th!

RiverFest is the annual celebration of the federally protected Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers. Congress designated the rivers in 1999, and this year we celebrate over 20 years of dedicated work to protect and enhance the rivers. RiverFest is your opportunity to explore what makes the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers so unique and special!

In the MetroWest area, just a short drive from Boston, events will be hosted on and along the rivers highlighting the historic, recreational, scenic, and ecological values of our Wild and Scenic Rivers. From guided paddles to interpretive walks, art installations, family-friendly events, and kids’ activities, there is something for everyone, whether young or old, adventuresome or leisurely.

The River Stewardship Council (RSC) was created to promote the protection of the rivers and their resources. The RSC is a partnership of representatives from each of the eight Wild and Scenic River communities, state and federal agencies, and two regional conservation organizations. All of the events and activities of RiverFest are volunteer-led by partner organizations of the RSC.

For a full listing of events, please visit RiverFest, 2022!: Sudbury Assabet Concord Wild & Scenic River Stewardship Council (sudbury-assabet-concord.org)

Show us how you enjoy RiverFest 2022 by sharing your photos using the hashtag #RiverFest2022 and tagging @SuascoRSC.

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The Sudbury Conservation Commission was established in 1962 to protect local natural resources and features and to act as stewards of the town’s conservation properties.

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To preserve, protect, and improve the Town’s valuable water, land, plant, and animal resources for the benefit of present and future generations (under the legal authority granted under The Conservation Commission Act, by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and by the Sudbury Wetlands Administration Bylaw); to foster community involvement in the protection and enjoyment of Sudbury’s open spaces and natural resources through education and stewardship; and to balance the interests of jurisdictional projects with the public benefits provided by wetland resource areas, to guide Sudbury’s future, under a fair and open public hearing process.

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