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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.
Water for Rivers, Not Lawns
We are pleased that MassDEP’s new Water Management Act Regulations have been approved! CRWA has long advocated for these changes.
December Drought
Even though it’s winter, half of our watershed is still in a drought, worsening to Level 2–Significant Drought in November.
Speak Up for Water Conservation
More than 50% of non-essential public water supply doesn't have water conservation requirements, even in drought. Now, MA DEP is creating new regs that will apply to ALL withdrawals, not just new and increased ones.
Drought Remains, Even in Fall
October may be here, but drought persists in our watershed with over half our watershed still in Level 2- Significant Drought.
Drought Persists
Our watershed, like all of the state, continues to be in a significant drought, affecting water supplies and having devastating impacts on aquatic life.
Severe Drought– and what you can do about it.
After weeks of little rain and record-breaking extreme heat, the Charles is a mere stream in Millennium Park, tributaries are disappearing, brush fires are spreading, and our volunteer water quality monitors recorded river depths under half a foot in Bellingham, Needham, Newton, and Waltham, usually below defunct dams.
Drought Crisis– Streams Run Dry
Drought conditions continue to worsen, now affecting the entire state, with no relief in sight. What does that look like? In some cases, empty streambeds.