Groton Herald: An Opportunity to Protect Groton’s Land & Water

January 23, 2026 - The wild and scenic Nashua River winds through the heart of our region—from Groton and Dunstable to Ayer and Pepperell—before meeting the mighty Merrimack River as it flows towards Lowell.

The wildlife habitats, forests, fields, drumlins and rivers that make this part of Massachusetts unique and inviting deserve our stewardship for future generations to enjoy, and next year presents an important opportunity for Massachusetts to do more to protect them: the Protect Water and Nature ballot initiative, which is headed toward the November 2026 statewide ballot.