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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.