Water Closet for 8-2-13, No Spraying Our Waters

In this weeks Water Closet, Pike states a compelling case for not spraying to control mosquitos. Although the risk of contracting mosquito born illnesses such as West Nile Virus and Equine Encephalitis is quite small, for those few unlucky ones who do, the consequences are quite dire. I personally would like to see a thorough debate in the press on this controversial issue of whether or not to spray. I can think of no better way to precipitate this debate than to publish Pikes WC and await for the responses from the other side of the argument which are sure to come.

MST Becomes a Non Profit Organization!

On June 17, 2013, the Middleton Stream Team, longtime a Middleton volunteer conservation group, obtained their Non-Profit status. Middleton Stream Team basic mission is Environmental Stewardship of Ipswich River Watershed ponds, brooks, wetlands and adjacent uplands;...