About Us
Westfield River Watershed Association (WRWA) is a volunteer-led non-profit, founded in 1952 to make the Westfield River Watershed in Massachusetts a better place in which to live, and to this end:
- to promote the restoration and conservation of the natural resources of the watershed
- to protect and conserve fish and wildlife, forests, and other plant life, water sources and soils
- to promote and encourage an understanding among the citizens of the watershed of the need for such conservation
- to conduct scientific investigations and research to aid the accomplishment of the above purposes
- to help promote through coordination and integration those activities of other agencies, industries and organizations having an interest in the resources of the watershed
Where is the Westfield River?
The Westfield River drains the eastern slopes of the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, then joins the Connecticut River in Agawam. The river’s watershed consists of 516.5 square miles, entirely within the Commonwealth. The watershed contains Massachusetts’ the largest roadless wilderness area, the longest undammed section of river in the state, and is home to several endangered species. The river offers critical habitat for wildlife and waterfowl, and is one of the best cold water fisheries in the region.
The Westfield River Watershed is widely recognized as one of the highest priorities for biodiversity conservation in Southern New England and one of the healthiest tributaries to the Connecticut River. The watershed includes both urban and rural communities and provides scenic, historic, and natural resources as well as many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Explore the Watershed with our interactive map!
The Westfield River drains the eastern slopes of the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, then joins the Connecticut River in Agawam. The river’s watershed consists of 516.5 square miles, entirely within the Commonwealth. The watershed contains Massachusetts’ the largest roadless wilderness area, the longest undammed section of river in the state, and is home to several endangered species. The river offers critical habitat for wildlife and waterfowl, and is one of the best cold water fisheries in the region.
The Westfield River Watershed is widely recognized as one of the highest priorities for biodiversity conservation in Southern New England and one of the healthiest tributaries to the Connecticut River. The watershed includes both urban and rural communities and provides scenic, historic, and natural resources as well as many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Explore the Watershed with our interactive map!