Some of the most effective advocacy for the Charles is done through the work of dedicated citizens and CRWA members.  We urge you to visit this page periodically to learn about the most recent and urgent news in the Charles River watershed. 

For more information about Massachusetts legislation that CRWA is involved with related to water resources, the Charles, and environmental issues, go to our Legislation page.

 
CRWA's free, mostly monthly e-newsletter the River Current often contains details and tools for
taking action on
river-related legislation.  

2009 Alerts

River herring action alert - May 4, 2009

Keep control of parkways within DCR - April 29, 2009

2008 Alerts

Protect river herring - comment on draft Interstate Fisheries Management Plan - November 10, 2008

Call the Governor - support environmental legislation - August 4, 2008

Environmental Bond Bill - July 23, 2008

MA DCR Stormwater Funding - May 22 and July 18, 2008

Public Lands Preservation Act - May 22, 2008

Massachusetts Budget Debates (seven environmental amendments) - April 22, 2008

Establishing MA Land Conservation (Tax) Incentives - March 25 and June 4, 2008

2007 Alerts

Preserve Citizen's Right to Appeal in Wetlands Protection - September 20, 2007

An Act to Protect Rivers and Streams (streamflow standards bill) - July 9, 2007

A Cleaner Charles River Campaign during House budget debates - April 19, 2007

2006 Alerts

Expedited Permitting Bill in Senate - August 10, 2006

Public Forum on MWRA Expansion - June 22, 2006

Proposed State Senate Budget Amendment Could Affect Implementation of WMA - May 19, 2006

Support Upcoming Vote to Help the City of Newton Clean Up the Charles - May 15, 2006

2005 Alerts

Water Management Act Permits/the Blue Town Campaign - June 1, 2005

DCR Stormwater Funding Amendment - FY06 State Budget - April/May, 2005

Environmental Lobby Day - March 24, 2005

Stormwater discharge hearing and letter for Lower Basin towns - February 9, 2005

Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner - February 9, 2005

2004 Alerts

Mirant Kendall Station alert - September 13, 2004

Parkways action alert - June 7, 2004

Senate amendments action alert - May 18, 2004

Help restore funding to DCR for the 2005 Budget - April 27, 2004

Save the Clean Water Act Postcard Drive - April 2004

Support the Veto of the Cost-Benefit Analysis Provisions - January 23, 2004

2003 Alerts

Save the Clean Water Act - October 28, 2003

Results of '04 Budget

Governor's Vetoes for '04 Budget - July 3, 2003

Massachusetts Parkland Reorganization - June 10, 2003