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Translated 2023 Water Quality Report Cards Now Available!
Translated 2023 Report Card Grades Map versions are now available in Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.
North Bellingham Dam Site Visit
On September 20th, CRWA hosted a site visit to North Bellingham Dam. The site visit included Senator Rebecca Rausch, Dana Hanson from Congressman Jake Auchincloss’s office, State Representative Mike Soter, as well as members of Bellingham's Department of Public Works, Conservation Commission, and Select Board.
Muddy River: The Heart of Fenway Webinars — Key Takeaways
In collaboration with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy (ENC) and the Consensus Building Institute (CBI), CRWA hosted two fall webinars about the iconic Muddy River.
Gov. Healey Awards Nearly $14 Million in Funding for Dams and Coastal Infrastructure
Gov. Maura Healey today announced over $13.9 million in grants to support the repair of dams and coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!
It's almost Indigenous Peoples Day! Looking for a way to celebrate?
Charles River Experiences First Toxic Algae Bloom in Years – Read More in WBZ, WBUR, MassLive, 7 News Boston, and others
Read more about the current cyanobacteria bloom in Boston.com, WBUR, CBS News, 7 News Boston, Boston 25 News, WBZ News, Universal Hub, The Patch, WCVB, and MassLive.
Harvard and MassDEP to Build a Public Dock and Boat Launch on the Charles – Read More in Boston Globe
Mass DEP announced this month that Harvard recently agreed to build a roughly 200-foot-long floating dock at DCR’s Herter Park in Brighton to promote public water access along the Charles River.
Charles River Experiences First Cyanobacteria Bloom in Four Years (PRESS RELEASE)
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) this afternoon confirmed a cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River downstream of the Longfellow Bridge – the river’s first major bloom in four years – and recommended a public health advisory.
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.
Helping Owners and Developers Adapt to Climate Change - CRWA in the New England Real Estate Journal
Welcome, Stefan!
Stefan Geller joins CRWA as Senior Communications Manager.
State Gives Green Light to Pollute Charles River, Mystic River and Alewife Brook (PRESS RELEASE)
MassDEP permits MWRA, Cambridge, and Somerville to continue discharging sewage into rivers and streams
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $330,000 for Flood Mitigation in Charles River Watershed (PRESS RELEASE)
The Charles River Climate Compact, a regional municipal partnership led by Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), was awarded over $330,000 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to continue its innovative work planning for future climate conditions.
The Grades Are In–Read More in Boston Globe, WBUR, NBC Boston
Earlier this month, we joined with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) New England Region 1 Water Division Director Ken Moraff, Mashpee Wampanoag environmental advocate Hartman Deetz, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn, Mystic River Watershed Association, Neponset River Watershed Association, state and local leaders, and community partners to announce the 2023 Report Card Grades. Read more in The Boston Globe, WBUR, and NBC Boston.
With Leaders and Community Partners, Three Boston Watershed Associations Announce Annual EPA Water Quality Report Card Grades (PRESS RELEASE)
On August 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined Charles River Watershed Association, Mystic River Watershed Association, Neponset River Watershed Association, state and local leaders, and community partners to announce the 2023 Water Quality Report Card Grades for the three rivers that flow into Boston Harbor––the Charles, the Mystic, and the Neponset.
2023 Report Card Grades — how did your favorite part of the Charles rank?
On August 23, 2024, CRWA gathered with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 Water Division Director Ken Moraff, Mystic River Watershed Association, Neponset River Watershed Association, state and local leaders, and community partners to announce the 2023 Water Quality Report Card Grades for the three rivers that flow into Boston Harbor––the Neponset, the Charles, and the Mystic.
Don’t miss out on Cambridge Combined Sewer Overflow Notifications
The city of Cambridge has changed its system to notify the public about combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into the Charles River and Alewife Brook. To stay in the know about when sewage is being discharged into the river, sign up for Cambridge CSO Alerts.
Passing tropical storm Debby brings reminders of storm preparedness - Bay State Banner
Due to climate change, flooding is likely to get worse. To help prepare, check out the Charles River Flood Model and read this Bay State Banner article featuring CRWA about weather preparedness.
Massachusetts legislature fails to act on climate (PRESS RELEASE)
Leaders languish in protecting communities from flooding, drought, heat
The River Seine is open to Olympic swimmers. Could that work in the Charles? - The Boston Globe
The cleanup of the River Seine has been a significant story in the media coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics. How does our beloved Charles River compare?