This release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) in favor of THE MYSTIC RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION (MyRWA), a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, interns and agents (collectively, “The Mystic River Watershed Association”)(“MyRWA”). I, the Participant, voluntarily participate with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) for water quality monitoring, herring monitoring, invasive species removal, river clean-ups, canoeing and kayaking events and/or office work. I understand that the activities may include, but are not limited to, moving and lifting heavy objects; working and inhabiting environments that may be without power or sanitation; coming in contact with contaminated water. I hereby freely and voluntarily, without duress, execute the Release under the following terms: 1. Waiver and Release. I, the Participant, release and forever discharge and hold harmless The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) from any claim or liability that I, the Participant, may have against The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death or property damage that may result from my participation. I also understand that The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial or other assistance, including, but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage (see insurance requirements below). 2. Insurance. The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) does not carry or maintain, and expressly disclaims responsibility for providing any health, medical or disability insurance coverage for the Participant. EACH PARTICIPANT IS EXPECTED AND ENCOURAGED TO CARRY PERSONAL LIABILITY OR HEALTH INSURANCE PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. 3. Medical Treatment. Except as otherwise agreed to by The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) in writing, I hereby release and forever discharge The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my time with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA). 4. Assumption of Risk. I understand that my time with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading of trash, the possible contact with poisonous plants, working in environments that may be without power or sanitation and/or coming in contact with contaminated water. I recognize and understand that my time with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) may, in some situations, involve inherently dangerous activities. I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these activities and release The Mystic River Watershed Association from all liability for injury, illness, and death or property damage resulting from the activities of my time with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA). 5. Photographic Release. I grant and convey unto The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) all right, title and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) during my time with The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA), including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds or other benefits derived from such photographs or recordings. 6. Other. I understand that it is my desire to participate in projects or activities sponsored by The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA). I undertake in said activities without compensation and that, I acknowledge that I am not acting as an employee of The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA).