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chelseaaug
Review for Merrimack River Watershed Council Inc, Lawrence, MA, USA
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!
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.
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
