MERRIMACK RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL INC
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I worked for the MRWC for more than 3 years, and it was a great experience for me. The MRWC main goal to protect our drinking water. About a month ago I watched a documentary on contaminated drinking water in the wester parts of the United States. After watching the documentary, I really realized how dangerous contaminated drinking water can be and the damages it can do on the human body and the environment. Therefore, I commend the MRWC on the work that it does for the community and surrounding areas.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Administrative skills and more of an understanding of the environment and drinking water safety precautions.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Seek to get more of the public involved and to get more public recognition.
Over the 2010 summer, I volunteered my time at the Merrimack River Watershed. I had a strong writing background and wanted to exert my skills towards writing their news releases, press releases, e-newsletters, and more. I definitely would rate this a positive experience because I strengthened my writing skills by a lot and learned how to write proper news releases for companies. In the process, I also learned a lot about the background of the watershed, what it does, etc, and was very interested in how it functioned as a drinking water source for most of New England. In addition, I was given very helpful feedback on my work before it was finalized to be put out to the public. Overall, I thought this experience allowed me to broaden my horizons and further explore possible future careers with my major in Journalism!
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
As an intern of the Merrimack River Watershed Council, I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with amazing and knowledgeable people who truly care about the nature of their organization. I am currently a student at UMass Lowell, and I am one of the many residents who drink the water that comes from the river. For many, the Merrimack River is used for fishing, swimming, paddling, boating, and a variety of other activities. Although there are legal water quality standards that the river needs to meet, the MRWC does a great job of informing us that the river may not always be as safe as we would like to think. Furthermore, it takes the initiative to protect the river beyond federal and state standards. The MRWC dedicates it time to water quality monitoring, research, river health advocacy, and many other projects that help to sustain a healthy Merrimack River. The organization also consists of many volunteers who kindly donate their time to river-cleanups and water quality testing. MRWC really goes above and beyond in implementing the necessary projects that help to improve the Merrimack River’s natural habitat. I take pride in working for this nonprofit organization because it consists of great people who work hard in supporting an important cause that much of the community appreciates and admires.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Working with the staff on a weekly basis and attending the Earth Day Breakfast Program where Executive Director, Christine Tabak informed the public with her knowledge based on the research of MRWC. It was a great turnout!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Find more financial support in order to allow the organization to implement the projects that benefit the community as a whole.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Working directly with the staff and having the opportunity to learn from them.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
I have had the opportunity to work with Executive Director, Christine Tabak, Office Manager, James Magarian, Water Resources Manager, Tracy Sales, Membership Coordinator, Murielle Georges, and Water Resources Assistant, Ryan Jennison. All great people!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Invest in appropriate research and used the money to perform projects that would protect the Merrimack River from invasive species, unsafe chemicals, and other unsafe susbstances due to combined sewer overflow.
Ways to make it better...
It could not have been better.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Fiscal barriers.
One thing I'd also say is that...
the Merrimack River played a key factor in my college selection process. I found it to be a beautiful part of nature that complements the city of Lowell. As an intern at MRWC, I have become very appreciative for the work that the organization does.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I feel like I've grown along with the MRWC. I started out just wanting to have a group to paddle with - people who knew were to get on the river and where to get off. I've since learned there is much more to the group and have become involved by trying to get other people to appreciate and want to protect the river and it's watershed. Having grown up in a time when the Merrimack and other local rivers were not inviting places to paddle. Paddling them today, I quickly learned that, even as they flow through the busiest cities, they have beauty to share and wildlife to cherish. Rivers really are the lifeblood of all creatures on this earth. I'm grateful the the MRWC for championing and monitoring the mighty Merrimack and it's tributaries.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Learning more about how the river is monitored for various pollutants and what steps can be taken to correct problems.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Hire more full time staff
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing it grow and expand it's programs becoming a more effective "Voice of the Merrimack"
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Dedicated, knowlegable, energetic, and passionate
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand their monitoring efforts to all sections of the river. Test for a wider variety of pollutants Hire more full time staff Develop more educational programs
Ways to make it better...
I'd gotten involved earlier!
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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