Truro, Massachusetts · Est. 2026
Protecting the
Pamet River
for generations
A community nonprofit dedicated to funding actions that promote the conservation, restoration, and celebration of Truro's vast and beautiful natural resources — from Ballston Beach to Cape Cod Bay.
Launch Party!
Friends of the Pamet River is officially launching — and you are invited. Come meet the board, hear what we are taking on, and raise a glass to the river.
Date
Wednesday, Aug 26
Time
6:00–8:30pm
This event is FREE!
Light appetizers by Salty Market, and a raw bar featuring Truro oyster-farmer Orion White of Longnook Oysters.
BYOB
Space is limited — please RSVP.
If you have trouble with the RSVP link or the QR code, email us at info@friendsofthepamet.org with your name, mobile # and email address and we will confirm your spot.
Our Mission
"The Friends of Pamet River exists to protect, restore, and share the ecological and cultural heritage of the Pamet watershed — for all to enjoy and for generations to come."
— Friends of Pamet River Founding Statement, 2026
River Advocacy & Restoration
Our first priority — being the Pamet's voice. Championing the restoration of full tidal flow, educating our community, and holding the river's future at the center of Truro's decisions.
Wildlife & Habitat Protection
Safeguarding nesting grounds, marsh corridors, and the biodiversity that depends on a healthy Pamet.
Shellfish & Aquaculture
Seeding and restoring the oysters, quahogs, and clams that filter the water and sustain Truro's harvesting tradition — practical stewardship in service of a healthy river.
Education & Community Outreach
Field programs, school partnerships, and events that connect people of all ages to the river.
Recreation & Public Access
Kayak access, walking trails, and responsible recreation that deepens people's bond with the Pamet.
Our Founding Story
Neighbors. Parents. Stewards.
In 2026, we founded Friends of Pamet River. Not as scientists or engineers — as neighbors, as parents, as people who believe that loving a place means you should protect it.
We are building a community of advocates and stewards around the Pamet River — one of Truro's most beautiful and most vulnerable waterways. After 150 years of man-made changes, the Pamet needs a voice, and we intend to be it. The river has given us so much. It's time to give something back. Come join us!
Read the full story →Your Community Hub
Explore Truro
This isn't just a conservation site — it's a celebration of everything that makes Truro special.
Get Involved
Three ways to make a difference
Stay in Touch
Share your contact info and we'll keep you posted on river issues, events, and ways to help. No dues, no tiers — just allies who care about the Pamet.
Sign Up →Volunteer
Join a seasonal cleanup, help monitor water quality, assist with shellfish seeding, or pitch in at community events on the Pamet.
See Opportunities →Make a Gift
As a founding donor, your gift helps establish the infrastructure and advocacy capacity this river needs right now.
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