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“Now you see it, now you don’t: Canterbury Brook could be key to flood mitigation efforts in Mattapan” —Dorchester Reporter
Check out this recent Dorchester Reporter article about the ongoing restoration of Canterbury Brook, “the Brook has seen better days, but its meandering underground and above-ground channel could become a critical piece in efforts to set up stormwater mitigation for a large portion of Mattapan.”
Life in Cheesecake Brook
Earlier this month, we hosted a “BioBlitz” biological survey at Cheesecake Brook. We also joined the Native Fish Coalition (NFC) on a “fishing trip” at Cheesecake and were able to confirm that the brook can sustain aquatic life!
Canterbury Brook Restoration Kick Off (on wheels!)
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Chez Vous in Dorchester for rollerskating and pizza as we kicked off a long-term, community-driven vision plan for the restoration of Canterbury Brook and its surrounding land.
Newton Officials Break Ground on Project to Address Flooding (Press Release)
City officials broke ground today on an underground storage project along Cheesecake Brook by Albemarle field, which will store all of the untreated stormwater runoff from the six-acre neighborhood and help mitigate flooding.
Thank you for joining us! Stormwater Solutions Coming to Cheesecake Brook
On January 21, we toured Cheesecake Brook with the Native Fish Coalition (NFC) to discuss opportunities to improve fish habitat. That evening, we hosted a public meeting to give project updates and get feedback on upcoming outreach and project opportunities.
Looking forward to big changes for Cheesecake Brook!
Last week, CRWA Senior Stormwater Program Manager Max Rome met with staff from the City of Newton, Weston & Sampson, and R.A.D. Sports for a pre-construction meeting on improvements to Albemarle field and along Cheesecake Brook. He has exciting news about what to expect in the coming year:
Muddy River in the News — Read more in The Boston Guardian and the Fenway News!
Following two successful webinars discussing the current conditions, ongoing work, and future plans for the Muddy, we were happy to be featured in The Boston Guardian and the Fenway News!
Great news! $1.24 million for cleaner Charles River, flood mitigation in Newton
The Healey administration recently awarded the City of Newton $1.24 million to address flooding near Cheesecake Brook in Newtonville.
“Root for wetlands, natural turf, mature trees, and neighbors” CRWA mentioned in Jamaica Plain Gazette
A new article by the Jamaica Plain Gazette highlights the importance of preserving Canterbury Brook, a largely buried tributary of Stony Brook, which flows to the Charles River: “The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has examined the project’s potential impact on the fragile wetlands at 550. The wetlands there are fed by the nearby Canterbury Brook which discharges via a culvert into the Stonybrook, then discharges into the Charles River. CRWA Associate Attorney Zeus Smith submitted comments to the DEP in February, which DEP and Brooke and everyone involved should take seriously.”
$585K for Charles River Priorities!
We are pleased to announce numerous Charles River priorities are included in the final Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget!
Stream Restoration in Action! Successful Fuller Brook Tour.
Thanks to all who joined us for today's tour of Fuller Brook in Wellesley! We learned how stream restoration can boost biodiversity, curb pollution, build flood resilience, and beautify public spaces.
All About Daylighting & Restoring Streams
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about stream restoration in the Charles River watershed!
CRWA Accelerates Work to Restore the Charles River
Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization will accelerate its work to restore the Charles River watershed, thanks in part to a recent $1M anonymous grant.