Merrimack River Collaborative
Who We Are
The Merrimack River Collaborative (MRC) is composed of municipal officials, state legislators, and subject matter experts, spearheading the improvement of water quality and the revitalization of the Merrimack River. Led by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC), the Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC), and the Northern Essex Council of Governments (NMCOG), and staffed by partners including Senator Bruce Tarr’s office, Representatives Dawne Shand and Ryan Hamilton’s offices, Mayor Sean Reardon, and the Alliance of Climate and Environmental Stewards (ACES).
Our Communities
The MRC represents the communities from the headwaters in Franklin, New Hampshire, all along the Merrimack River watershed to the mouth of the river in Salisbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts. The MRC has been seeking to expand it’s coalition across the border into New Hampshire.
Data Sources: USGS, MassGIS, NHGRANIT
Through formalization and continued collaboration, the MRC hopes to be a resource for the region, connecting Merrimack River communities with funding sources, technical support, public education, pertinent data, and a space to work towards regional solutions to water quality related issues.
learn more about the MRC
Our Work on the Merrimack
Standardization and Monitoring
Funded Projects
Outreach and Education
Planning and Collaboration
Latest MRC News and Highlights
MRC Annual Report
MRC’s Work
Media Highlights
MRC Annual Report
MRC’s Work
Media Highlights
