Community presence in matters involving the quality and improvement of waterways in the Town of Tisbury.

Explore Our Waterways

 

Mission Statement

Tisbury Waterways, Inc. (TWI) is a citizens’ non-profit organization that serves as a steward of Tisbury’s waterways. TWI acts as a catalyst and advocate in support of municipal, educational and research programs designed to improve local marine water quality.

Newsletter

TWI’s work is focused on preserving and improving marine water quality in the Town of Tisbury. Whether you’re visiting our website for the first time or are a regular visitor, we are pleased to keep you up to date with relevant information, both through our website and our Newsletters. We also cover news concerning Town committees and initiatives.

Tisbury Waterways Inc sends out a Newsletter via email twice a year (roughly January and June). If you’re not already on our email list and would like to receive a copy, send us your name and email address using the “Sign Up for The Newsletter” button below or the “Contact Us” button above.

Click above to access the
Adopt A Drain Project Page

 

Happenings

Featured
One Bad Crab

Tisbury Waterways, Inc. (TWI) will host a premiere of a fascinating new documentary, One Bad Crab, at the Film Center in Vineyard Haven on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 4 p.m. A lively panel discussion and a unique reception featuring green crab appetizers follow the 30-minute film.

2024 TWI Seafood Cocktail Party
2024 TWI Seafood Cocktail Party

Despite inclement weather, a good crowd of people gathered for the annual TWI Seafood Cocktail Party.

Green Happenings in Copenhagen
Green Happenings in Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s official tourism organization has introduced CopenPay - a new initiative transforming green actions into currency for cultural experiences.

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Down Island Coastal Ponds - Speaker Series

Join the Friends of Sengekontaket, Lagoon Pond Association, Tisbury Waterways, Inc.., and the MV Shellfish Group, for a series of presentations aimed at protecting our local ponds. Click below for more information on the next session, January 30, 2025, 4:30 p.m. on Zoom..

Updated Boater’s Brochure
Updated Boater’s Brochure

The updated TWI Boater’s Brochure is now available on our site under the “Resources” tab.

Join, Renew or Give

Become a TWI member and/or renew your
membership by contributing to support our programs and projects. The following categories of annual membership are available.:

$50 annually - Individual or Family Membership
$100 annually - Supporter (includes membership)
$250 or more annually - Champion (includes Membership)


Click on DONATE below to make your
yearly donation by credit card or PayPal

You make also send your donation by check payable to:
Tisbury Waterways, Inc., Please send to:

Tisbury Waterways, Inc.. PO Box 4375, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

DONATE

Want to volunteer your time as well as providing financial support? TWI needs hands-on help in working in our bio-swale and demonstration gardens a couple of times each year. You could also assist with gathering water samples, participate in beach clean-ups, and join in on our newest initiative, Adopt-a-Drain.. If interested, use the “Contact Us” feature at the top of of the Home Page to send us a note regarding your interests. Thanks.

Board Of Directors

Melinda Loberg, President

Rick Homans, Vice-President

Lorraine Wells - Sandy Cannon-Brown, Secretary/Clerk

Gerard (Gerry) Hokanson, Newsletter Editor/Website Coordinator

Bob Landreth, Tashmoo Liaison

Connie Alexander

Ann Fay Lawton

Jean Lewellyn

Edwin (Gus) Lewis

Beverly Potsaid