RIVER CURRENT
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CRWA’s Legislative Cruise
On October 24, we cruised along the Charles with Mass. state legislators to discuss the many opportunities to improve the health of the river and its watershed.
Removing Invasive Plants with the North American Indian Center of Boston
On October 19, we facilitated an invasive plant removal with the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) in Jamaica Plain.
Welcome, Tyler Chase Ellison!
Tyler Chase Ellison joins as Stormwater Program Manager, employing his expertise in stormwater engineering, green infrastructure, and sustainable landscape design and management to support our mission of strengthening stormwater regulations, advancing green stormwater projects, eliminating combined sewer overflows, and establishing climate adaptation stormwater standards for all communities along the Charles River and its watershed.
Thank you for joining us! Eliminating CSOs Webinar
Thank you to the over 100 attendees who logged on for our webinar about CRWA's recommendations to eliminate combined sewer overflows from the Charles River.
2025 Head of the Charles Regatta
We had an amazing time celebrating the 60th Head of the Charles Regatta and enjoyed meeting people from all over the world to discuss cleaning up urban rivers. Thank you, Head of the Charles, for another fantastic event.
Offramp Over Muddy River Being Removed
Congratulations to MassDOT, Charlesgate Alliance, and the Emerald Necklace Conservancy for breaking ground on the new Boston Bowker Overpass Bridge Superstructure Replacement and Widening Project.
Cyanobacteria Bloom in Charles River Reduced—Head of the Charles Course Not Under Advisory (Press Release)
BOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) on Thursday announced its recommendation to rescind the cyanobacteria bloom advisory in the Charles River upstream of the MIT boathouse, no longer affecting the Head of the Charles Regatta course.
CRWA Launches Young Professionals Board
We are excited to announce the launch of our Young Professionals Board! Join our November 5 info session to learn more.
CRWA and Town of Milford Receive $65K State Grant to Create Habitat Restoration Plan for Upper Charles Watershed
CRWA, in partnership with the Town of Milford, has secured a $65K state grant to develop a habitat restoration plan for the 9.1-square-mile Upper Charles watershed, including six miles of key river habitat.
Farewell, Max!
We are sad to bid farewell to Senior Stormwater Manager Max Rome.
Biological Monitoring Season Most Successful To Date!
This year’s Biological Monitoring season was our most successful to date! Together, with the help of our dedicated volunteers and school partners, we were able to sample from 19 sites throughout the watershed (compared to 12 sites last year).
Cyanobacteria Bloom In Charles River Expands (Press Release)
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) on Monday announced that the cyanobacteria bloom in the Charles River — now in its 10th week — has expanded to all areas downstream of the Cambridge Street/River Street bridge.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
On Monday, October 13, 2025, we’ll celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring Indigenous peoples and commemorating their history and culture. We invite you to join one of these events throughout the watershed!
New FEMA flood maps prompt questions, concerns across Massachusetts— CRWA in the CommonWealth Beacon
In July, FEMA released updated flood maps across the Charles, Nashua, and Merrimack watersheds, and many residents are finding that their homes are now included in flood zones for the first time. Read the CommonWealth Beacon article featuring CRWA.
Welcome, Fall 2025 Interns!
Meet the newest CRWA Interns. These hardworking individuals will support CRWA’s mission in various ways throughout the fall. Welcome, Rowan, Audrey, and Ilsiia!
Charles River Watershed Association Named Official Charity Partner of the Boston Marathon (Press Release)
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is excited to announce that it has been named an official charity partner of the 130th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America.
What Massachusetts’ New Biodiversity Plan Means for Charles River Watershed Residents
Last month, Governor Healey announced a nation-leading 25-year biodiversity initiative which represents a significant step toward Massachusetts' climate goals; however, this order is only as powerful as its implementation. We’re left wondering what this biodiversity initiative means for the Charles River watershed and its residents. We’ve dug into the 36-page report and have some key takeaways to share.
“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.”
Cheers to 60 Years of CRWA!
On September 16, we celebrated CRWA's 60th birthday by cruising Boston Harbor with some of the friends and supporters who make our work possible.
CRWA and Milford Secure $600K State Grant to Restore Godfrey Brook and Reduce Flood Risks (Press Release)
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), in partnership with the Town of Milford, has secured nearly $600,000 in funding through the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant Program to lead flood mitigation and climate resilience work in the Town’s Godfrey Brook subwatershed.