Artichoke River Woods

Pristine West Newbury Woodland, Drinking Water Successfully Protected!

Greenbelt is delighted to announce that, thanks to many generous supporters, we have successfully reached our goal to protect 38 pristine acres of woodland adjacent to the Artichoke Reservoir in West Newbury. Thank you! (List of supporters, below)

This land will now be permanently conserved, protecting forests, a critical drinking water supply for the City of Newburyport and West Newbury, and important wildlife habit; enhancing climate resiliency; and expanding a public trail system and greenway along the Artichoke River.

Read about land's history.

Conserving this land:

Protects drinking water, wildlife habitat, intact forests and scenic landscapes.
Provides an important public trail connection between Maudslay State Park and West Newbury’s Withers Conservation Area.
Preserves intact forests and wetlands - the most effective and efficient way to prevent flooding, cool air, and ameliorate other adverse impacts of climate change.

Thank You!

Greenbelt is grateful for the generous support of many who made this project possible. Thank you!

West Newbury CPA Funds: $175,000
City of Newburyport $225,000
Drinking Water Supply Grant $300,000
Massachusetts DCR $175,000
Fields Pond Foundation $ 25,000
MA Conservation Partnership $ 55,000 grant
ECCF Essex County Land and $ 7,600
Environment Initative grant
Generous Individuals $ 22,400
Total Purchase Price: $985,000

Essex County Greenbelt

82 Eastern Avenue
PO Box 1026
Essex, MA 01929
e. ecga@ecga.org
p. 978.768.7241

EIN: 04-2664297

Ways to Help

Greenbelt thanks the photographers whose work is featured prominently on our website: Jerry Monkman, Dorothy Monnelly, Adrian Scholes, David Alden St. Pierre & Neil Ungerleider

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Pristine West Newbury Woodland, Drinking Water Successfully Protected!

Conserving this land:

Thank You!

Essex County Greenbelt

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