About WRWAC
WRWAC advises the Division of Water Supply Protection on its policies and regulations regarding recreational activities, land use and environmental, wildlife and habitat matters within the Ware River watershed. The committee is comprised of people representing:
- the Massachusetts Council of Sportsmen
- the Worcester County League of Sportsmen
- Trout Unlimited
- a rod and gun club located in the town of Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham or Rutland
- a designee of the board of selectmen of each of the towns of Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham and Rutland
- a representative of the historical societies in each of the towns of Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham and Rutland
- a representative of the Massachusetts Wildlife Federation
- a representative of the Massachusetts Audubon Society
- a representative of the Sierra Club
- a representative of the Upper Ware river Watershed Association
- 1 member from the general public
WRWAC Members
Massachusetts Council of Sportsmen: William Lebel (Alternate – Mike Moss)
Worcester County League of Sportsmen: John Root (Alternate – Dave Papale)
Trout Unlimited: Jeffrey Schaaf, Chairman
A Rod and Gun Club: Vacant (Alternate – Bryan Waterman)
Barre Selectboard: Martha Varnot (Alternate - Mike Wood)
Hubbardston Selectboard: Cindy Schlener (Alternate - Dave Marsh)
Oakham Selectboard: Thomas Hughes (Alternate – Phillip Warbasse)
Rutland Selectboard: Charles R. Williams
Barre Historical Society: Margo Petracone
Hubbardston Historical Society: Robin Langer
Oakham Historical Society: Bill Mucha (Alternate – Lee Dougan)
Rutland Historical Society: (vacant)
Massachusetts Wildlife Federation: (group disbanded)
Massachusetts Audubon Society: Martha Gach
Sierra Club: Matt Hopkinson
Upper Ware River Watershed Association: (group disbanded)
General Public: Mark DuBois (Alternate - Brett Russ)
Contact Information: Justin Gonsor, DCR Division of Water Supply Protection, justin.gonsor@mass.gov
WRWAC Meetings
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- October 5, 2023
- September 13, 2023
- July 27, 2023
- May 18, 2023
- February 23, 2023
- February 9, 2023
- 2022
- November 17, 2022
- Agenda
- Minutes
- 2022 Ware River Watershed Public Access Management Plan November 2022 Draft
- Ware River Watershed Public Access Management Plan Frequently Asked Questions
- 11/29/2022 Public Meeting at Quabbin Regional High School
- Ware River Watershed Public Access Management Plan Meeting Presentation 11/29/2022
- September 15, 2022
- June 23, 2022
- May 19, 2022
- March 10, 2022
- January 20, 2022
- November 17, 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- March 19, 2020 -- Meeting cancelled and will be rescheduled to a future date
- February 20, 2020 -- Meeting rescheduled to March 19, 2020
- January 16, 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- October 18, 2018
- September 13, 2018
- Agenda
- Minutes
- Summary of Key Points and Next Steps for the Ware River Watershed Public Acces Management Plan Update from 9/13/18 WRWAC Meeting
- Public Engagement Plan for Update of the Ware River Watershed Public Access Management Plan
- Draft Watershed Management Principles for Public Access in the Ware River Watershed
- May 24, 2018
- May 10, 2018
- April 12, 2018
- March 15, 2018
- January 11, 2018
- 2017
- November 16, 2017
- September 14, 2017
- June 22, 2017
- May 11, 2017
- March 16, 2017
- January 19, 2017
- 2016
- November 17, 2016
- September 15, 2016
- May 26, 2016
- March 10, 2016
- January 21, 2016
- 2015
- November 5, 2015