The MDC, the Friends of Rumney Marsh, and the Saugus River Watershed council are advocates for the preservation and protection of the Rumney Marshes. They present programs, cleanups, and other activities. For more information or to volunteer call the MDC and the Friends of Rumney Marsh @ (617) 727-5350 or the Saugus River Watershed Council @ (781) 284-1078.

Further Readings: Life and Death of a Salt Marsh by John and Mildred Teal Ballentine Books American Red Cross Canoe Safety Manual

Special thanks to: RESCO for funding this guide. RESCO is a 1500 ton per day trash-to-energy facility which serves 15 north shore communities and continuously produces an average of 36 megawatts of electricity. Public-Private partnerships work!

Credits:

Text: Karl Pastore

Additional Thanks: Charles River Canoe Service, Tom Mahlstedt, Saugus and Revere Harbormasters, and SRWC and FORM.

Note: the MDC, RESCO, Friends of Rumney Marsh, and Saugus River Watershed Council, or any party associated with the development of this guide shall not be held liable for any damage, injury loss of property and life while using this guide.

Welcome To The Rumney Marshes website has been created with the cooperation of the above stated organizations. This website is partially funded by a grant from the Sea Grant Foundation through the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. It is being presented by RevereBeach.com in an effort to educate and enhance the local community's understanding and appreciation of its environment.

This site is sponsered by www.reverebeach.com

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