Saco Watershed Events Calendar - check out events happening within and surrounding the watershed that aim to protect and enjoy the resource. Many events hosted through Saco Watershed Collaborative partners.
This interactive session will introduce attendees to the mission and work of NOAA’s Disaster Preparedness Program. This program supports preparedness, response and recovery efforts across NOAA and with federal, state, and local partners through trainings, exercises and coordination activities. Learn how the program strengthens resilience to disasters and coastal hazards, and hear firsthand how it supports your region.
Granite Outdoor's second outdoor mingler in its series Rocktails & Streams is a four-mile paddle down the Saco River in the Mount Washington Valley on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 2 - 6(ish)pm. Sponsored by Saco Canoe Rental Company and supported by New Hampshire's Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development, we are stoked for a good time! The event will close on the host's sandy beach with dinner, beverages, and music, all included in your ticket (together with a canoe or kayak, life jacket and paddle).
Meet us at 1:30 pm at Beach Camping Area at 776 White Mountain Highway. From there, we will hop in shuttles to the put-in.
The goal is to get to know industry members while doing something fun. We encourage Granite Outdoor members to invite guests who would be prospective GOA members (or just friends, family, or significant others who would enjoy the river!).
A ticket secures your rental + accessories, ride to the drop-off site, dinner + beer, and a raffle ticket. There are also apres-only tickets available if you can't make the paddle but want to join for dinner and networking. Come out and see who's who in the outdoor industry and make some connections!
Building on last year’s Building Stronger Communities: In Practice workshops, SMRCC has launched a new series of online learning opportunities to support communities across our region—and beyond—as you pursue resilience and sustainability goals. CAG (Community Action Grant) Success! is a workshop designed to help your community prepare successful Community Action Grant proposals and set up strong systems for managing awarded grants. We’ll cover: Tips for drafting clear, focused, and fundable proposals Best practices for budgeting, community engagement, and project planning Guidance for managing your grant post-award, including reporting and tracking
Join the Saco Watershed Collaborative and other groups to clean a section of the Saco Estuary. Help Saco Main Street and others prepare for the open house of "Below The Falls" a digital walking tour of the history and ecological connections of the river.
Meet at Riverfront Park on Front Street in Saco at 4pm. Bring your own gloves. We will clean the route of the tour along the river until 6pm.
After enjoy networking and drinks at Run of The Mill. More details will be shared after registration.
Though it isn't always obvious the treasures we find on the beach can tell us stories about the land, the ocean and the beach itself.
While strolling Laudholm Beach, we will explore the shore through questions about and investigations of sand, the wrack line and found objects.
Program will start at the Gazebo with a quick introduction to tides before we head down the trail (~15-20 min walk) to the beach.
Hats, water, sunscreen, and footwear that works both for the trail and beach are recommended.
Program duration is about 2 hours and ends at the beach.