Artichoke River Woods

Help Protect Pristine West Newbury Woodland, Drinking Water

Greenbelt has reached an agreement to protect 38 pristine acres of woodland adjacent to the Artichoke Reservoir in West Newbury for $985,000.

This land would 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.

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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.

How You Can Help:

Help raise the remaining $85,000 needed to with a generous donation today!

Financing

The City of Newburyport, the Town of West Newbury, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Greenbelt are collaborating on the acquisition of Artichoke River Woods.

The total acquisition cost is $985,000. Greenbelt will absorb transaction and infrastructure costs totaling approximately an additional $30,000 (not included below).

West Newbury CPA Funds: $175,000 (approved)
City of Newburyport $225,000 (approved)
Drinking Water Supply Grant $300,000 (awarded)
Massachusetts DCR $175,000 (awarded)
Fields Pond Foundation $ 25,000
MA Conservation Partnership $ 55,000 grant (awarded)
Greenbelt Private Fundraising $ 30,000 (in progress)
Total Purchase Price: $985,000

Essex County Greenbelt

82 Eastern Avenue, Essex,
Massachusetts 01929
e. ecga@ecga.org
p. 978.768.7241
f. 978.768.3286

Ways to Help

Greenbelt is grateful to several professional and staff photographers whose work is featured prominently within our website.
Thank you Jerry Monkman / ecophotography.com, Lynne Holton, Kindra Clineff, Adrian Scholes and John Raleigh.