Merrimack River Beach Alliance (MRBA)
Welcome to the Merrimack River Beach Alliance — a regional partnership of Salisbury, Newbury, and Newburyport working together with state and federal agencies to protect, improve, and enhance the beaches and shoreline along the Merrimack River and surrounding coast. Our beaches are a shared resource. They support local communities, tourism, wildlife habitat, and coastal resilience. By working together across town boundaries, we can make smarter investments, plan for the future, and create a safer, more accessible shoreline for everyone.
Public Meetings
The Merrimack River Beach Alliance holds regular public meetings to coordinate regional shoreline protection, coastal resilience planning, and inter-community projects.
Meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes will be posted as they become available.
- Regional coordination
- Beach and shoreline projects
- Grant planning and funding
- Public access improvements
What We Do
- Improve public access to beaches and waterfronts
- Protect dunes, marshes, and natural coastal systems
- Support coastal resilience and flood protection
- Coordinate regional planning and grant funding
- Keep the public informed and involved
Our Communities
Get Involved
Residents, beach users, and community members are encouraged to follow our work, attend meetings, and share ideas. Visit our MRBA News page to sign up for updates.