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Spring opens the floodgates in Boston - West Roxbury, Roslindale Bulletin
April showers bring May flowers… and flood events. The West Roxbury and Roslindale Bulletin spoke with CRWA Senior Climate Resilience Associate Dira Johanif to discuss CRWA’s regional Charles River Flood Model.
Charles River Watershed Association Announces $600K Climate Resiliency Grant from Barr Foundation (PRESS RELEASE)
Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization is the recipient of a generous $600K climate resiliency grant from Barr Foundation which will support our continued work to prepare communities for climate impacts.
Charles River Watershed Association Celebrates Climate Chief Hoffer’s Recommendations, Calls for Watershed Planning and Restoration (PRESS STATEMENT)
We are pleased to see first-in-the-nation Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer’s urgent report, which outlines dozens of recommendations for state action to coordinate efforts across agencies to meet the Commonwealth’s ambitious climate goals and reduce emissions.
New Resilient Mass Plan Charts Path to Climate Resilient Future! (STATEMENT)
We applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for developing the 2023 Resilient Mass plan to chart the course to a more climate-resilient Commonwealth!
$585K for Charles River Priorities!
We are pleased to announce numerous Charles River priorities are included in the final Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget!
Congresswoman Katharine Clark joins CRWA to announce $400K in federal funding for Climate Solutions!
This vital funding will be put straight to work protecting our communities from climate impacts.
As the climate changes, obsolete dams put Mass. at risk for flooding similar to Vermont - WGBH
Thank you GBH News for the important feature on hazardous dams that are at risk of failure with climate change.
BEST STORMWATER IDEA IN NEW ENGLAND!
The Charles River Flood Model was recently awarded a New England Stormwater Collaborative “Stormy Award” for inspiring regional collaboration!
Thank You for Joining Us–Charles River Flood Model Update
Thank you to all who attended our update on ongoing work to prepare for future flooding with the Charles River Flood Model.
Charles River Flood Model on Tour!
From Boston to Worcester to Saratoga Springs, NY––Climate Compact Director Julie Wood presented our ongoing work to build resilience to flooding at several conferences.
As climate change fuels fiercer rains, a new report on 2010 Massachusetts floods sends a dire warning - Boston Globe
In the new analysis, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) found 96% of claims from the March 2010 flood came from outside of FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Announcing the Charles River Climate Compact Strategic Plan!
Read the five-year strategic plan, developed with partners Metropolitan Area Planning Council and support from Foundation for Metrowest.
Solutions for Future Flooding in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Solutions for Future Flooding in Natick & Wellesley
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Natick & Wellesley!
Charles River Legislative Briefing
Thank you for joining us for our briefing on our six legislative priorities–the Drought Management Bill, MVP+ Bill, Outdoor Recreation Act, Flood Reduction Protection Act, Invasive Species Bill (H.890, S.508), and Pesticide Bill.
Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing
Thank you to all who attended our Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing, hosted with Rep. Thomas Stanley!
Solutions for Future Flooding Webinar
Thank you for tuning in to our recent webinar about our work to build climate and community resilience using the Charles River Flood Model!
We want to hear from you—share your thoughts on climate resilience!
The Climate Compact needs your help—take our quick, 5-minute survey TODAY!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on climate resilience!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on how we can build climate resilience! Take our quick, five-minute survey.
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
We are excited to announce the release of the Charles River Climate Adaptation and Flood Mitigation Plan, a report which concludes an 18-month investigation by the Charles River Climate Compact into future flooding and mitigation strategies.
Now, we want to hear from you! We are looking for input on two of our major climate resilience initiatives.