Current Press Releases

• Commonwealth Invests in Lawrence with Multi-Million Dollar Gateway Initiative Grant to Fund River Revitalization(pdf) - July 7, 2010
• Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Five Grants for Gateway City Parks(pdf) - July 7, 2010
• Farmers Market Press Release(pdf) - July 2, 2010

Publications

• Hands-on, Minds-on, and Boots-on Learning Massachusetts Audubon Magazine - Spring 2010 (pdf)
• GWL Case Study Urban Land Protection Council Winter 2010 (pdf)
• Teen Sensations AMC Outdoors June 2009 (link)
• GWL Awarded Conservationist of the Year TTOR 2008 Annual Report (pdf)
• Community Food Programs Edible Boston (pdf) - Summer 2008
• The Spicket River Greenway PolicyLink "Renewing the Promise in Smaller Industrial Cities (pdf) - 2008
• Dr. Nina Scarito Park Case Study Massachusetts Smart Growth Tool Kit 2007 (link)
• Lawrence Gateway Project Opens the Door to Economic, Environmental, and Community Improvement in One of Massachusetts Most Historic Urban Communities EPA Brownfields Program February 2004 (pdf)

Media Coverage

2010

• 1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts (MS Word) - Boston Globe - July 2010
• The Greening of Lawrence (pdf) - Boston Globe - 7/22/2010
• Trading Food Stamps for Produce is a Win-Win (pdf) - Boston Globe - 7/15/2010
• Farmers Market Expands to Meet Public's Demand (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/13/2010
• Cronin Park - A City Jewel (pdf) - Rumbo - 6/22/2010
• Boys Learn Meaning of Philanthropy (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 6/11/2010
• Letter: Community agriculture fights hunger, disease (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/28/2010
• YMCA Tribute to Women winners named (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/21/2010
• Farmer sees growth potential for gardens in Fall River(pdf) - The Herald News - 4/21/2010
• Bike paths, open space, greenways on agenda for Wednesday events(pdf) - The Herald News - 4/20/2010
• Merrimack College students 'dared' to go green (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/14/2010
• Community Supported Agriculture allows people to buy directly from farms (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/11/2010

2009

• Groundwork Lawrence has new executive director (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/10/2009
• Editorial: New park improves Lawrence neighborhood (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/22/2009
• Manchester Park Inauguration(pdf) - Rumbo - 9/22/2009
• Farmers Markets Across the State Now Take Food Stamp Cards (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/21/2009
• New park springs to life on old incinerator site (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/18/2009
• Grower finds a Market in Community Support (link) - Boston Globe - 8/09/2009
• Garden beds beautify former trash incinerator site (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/05/2009
• Farmers markets open this week in Lawrence, Andover (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 7/09/2009
• EPA Brownfields Funds in Lawrence(pdf) - Rumbo News - 7/08/2009
• Earth Day Fair puts focus on fresh foods(pdf) - Haverhill Gazette- 4/24/2009
• It's Tree Day (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 4/24/2009
• Arbor Day Issue(pdf) - Rumbo - 4/22/2009
• Local team lobbies for release of $4.7M for Riverwalk (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 1/17/2009

2008

• Artists make something new from something old for Glow Gala (Video) - Eagle Tribune - 12/11/2008
• Lawrence hosts international lesson in history, development (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/28/2008
• Live Lawrence! celebrates Canal IllumiNations (pdf) - Sigloe 21- 10/16/2008
• Lanterns light up Lawrence's Canal Street (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/12/2008
• Youngsters to light up the night with colorful lanterns (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/09/2008
• Giant mural could be centerpiece of future Lawrence Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/09/2008
• Rivers Day (pdf) - Rumbo - 10/08/2008
• In Brief - Canal IllumiNations (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/07/2008
• As need increases, shelves are bare at local pantries (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/29/2008
• Group helps add shine to Spicket River (MS Word) - The Eagle Tribune - 9/19/2008
• Master plan looks at ongoing, future development of Canal District (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/16/2008
• Merrimack Valley in a minute: Spicket River Cleanup (MS Word) - The Eagle Tribune - 9/12/2008
• Outdoor music highlights Lawrence summers (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/18/2008
• Free concerts keep summer sounding sweet (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2008
• Our view: Green Team gets kids out on the farm (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 7/14/2008
• Green Team helps grow fresh veggies for Lawrence (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/08/2008
• Farmers Market offers flowers, fruits and festivities (pdf) - Eagle Tribune -Summer 2008
• EPA awards Lawrence $150K to clean-up former incinerator Site (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/10/2008
• Project's goal is to have Lawrence streets lined with trees (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 4/03/2008
• Groundwork Lawrence holds first Environment Expo (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 2/17/2008
• Our view: Lawrence needs access to the Merrimack (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 2/14/2008
• LAWRENCE: Federal regulators review safety of Riverwalk (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 2/14/2008

2007

• Auction of recycled art to benefit local environmental group (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 12/03/2007
• Thirty artists' works on the auction block for charity( MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/30/2007
• Editorial: Massachusetts makeover... (link) - The Boston Globe - 11/18/2007
• Editorial:..In red bricks and green grass (link) - The Boston Globe - 11/18/2007
• Congratulations, and a plea for preservation (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/14/2007
• $500K to help City move ahead with Manchester St. Park(pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/09/2007
• City Opens $500K Skateboard Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/09/2007
• Our view: Brownfields become urban greenswards (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/04/2007
• Merrimack River trail idea rekindled (MS Word) - Boston Globe - 10/21/2007
• Lanterns light the way in Lawrence; Luminaries symbolize hope, energy (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/15/2007
• 'Non Sibi' translated into a good time (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/22/2007
• Stop trashing the Spicket River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune Editorial - 9/21/2007
• Volunteers Pull Junk Out of Lawrence River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/16/2007
• Phillips family to join for day of public service (link) - The Boston Globe - 9/13/2007
• Buying Local, Eating Fresh (link) - The Boston Globe - 8/23/2007
• City creates new zoning to protect Den Rock Park (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2007
• Yepez brothers make investment in Lawrence (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 5/15/2007

2006

• $40m plan will turn mill into housing(link) - The Boston Globe - 12/08/2006
• 'America - Block by Block' Comes to Lawrence; Bank of America Announces Revitalization Initiative (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 12/08/2006
• Introduce the Family to Nature at Lawrence's Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/8/2006
• Re-Zoning Proposal on its Way to Council: Plan Seen as Paving Way for Revitalization Effort(MS Word) - Boston Globe - 10/5/2006
• Escape in Essex County: Trails & Sails Offers 150 Events Close to Home this Weekend( MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/21/2006
• Students Take Findings to Mexico Summit (MS Word Scans) - Eagle Tribune - Summer 2006
• Farmers Market Opens for Twelfth Season (link) - Eagle Tribune - 7/18/2006
• Park Will Rise From Abandoned Parking Lot (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/25/2006
• From Blighted Lot to Neighborhood Dream: New Riverside Park Due to Open this July (jpg) - Eagle Tribune - 3/16/2006
• Two Former Industrial Sites on Way to Becoming Parks (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/7/2006

2005

• Groundwork Lawrence Lantern Auction (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/15/2005
• Their Artistry Will Light the Way (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/1/2005
• Mejoras en Den Rock Park (pdf) - Rumbo - 11/15/2005
• Ceremony Celebrates Spiffed-Up Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/10/2005
• Hundreds Turn Out to Clean River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/25/2005
• Youths 'Develop Environmental Ethics' (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/2/2005
• Lawrence High School Biodiversity Club (pdf) - Rumbo - 5/8/2005
• North of Boston Projects Praised by Gov. Romney (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/20/2005

2004

• Groundwork Lawrence Gala (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/26/2004
• Den Rock Park Parking, A Reality (pdf) - Rumbo - 10/8/2004
• Trashed Parcel Could Become Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/21/2004
• Pushing for a New City Park: Efforts Redoubled to Clean Up Polluted Brook Street Parcel (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2004

2003

• First Light Illuminates the City (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/21/2003
• Lawrence Parques (pdf) - Rumbo - 11/1/2003
• Zoning Change Could Boost Gateway Area (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 5/7/2003
• Despidiendo el 2002 Celebración de First Night en Lawrence (pdf) - Rumbo - 1/8/2003
• Groundwork Lawrence's New Year's Eve Celebration and Lantern Parade (pdf) - Rumbo - 1/1/2003

2002

• River Cleanup Fills Seven Dumpsters (pdf) - Boston Globe - 11/3/2002
• River Worth Saving, Say Those Who Know It (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/21/2002
• Playground a Step Toward Revitalization (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/20/2002
• Trying to Redeem a Stream (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/3/2002
• Teams of Youth Lay Groundwork for Major Spicket River Cleanup (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/29/2002
• Neighbors Bring Back Beauty (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/23/2002

2001

• Lighten Up to Celebrate New Year's Eve (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/28/2001
• He Only Sees Potential (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/15/2001
• Family Hike to Spark Interest in Cleaning Up Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/11/2001
• Spicket River Greenway Plan Afoot (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/25/2001

2000

• Children Make Civic Pride Bloom (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/7/2000
• Landscape Designers Add Low Maintenance to Their Ideal Garden (pdf) - Boston Globe - 5/21/2000
• Lawrence Rebirth Envisioned (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/13/2000

1999

• Festival Alive with Spirit (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/1/1999
• Mill Owner's Daughter Makes a Greener Lawrence (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 1999