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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.

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
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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.



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