RIVER CURRENT
Your source for the latest news, updates, & events.
“Eternal dam-nation: Greater Boston is drowning and groups are pushing back”
The CRWA joins the Metropolitan Area Planning Committee and the Conservative Law Committee in its view that the government is unprepared for climate change. There is a shortage of research on inland flooding that is becoming increasingly dangerous as Massachusetts storms worsen.
Boston’s New Stormwater Charge: Establishing a sustainable funding source for stormwater management
Boston’s new stormwater charge ensures that properties primarily responsible for causing pollution will be held accountable for their role in finding and implementing solutions.
CRWA Presents at the 2024 NEWEA Conference!
CSO Briefing: Ending Sewage Discharges in Rivers
New Maps Will Help Cities & Towns Curb Pollution
We partnered with the University of Vermont Spatial Analysis Laboratory to develop an updated Land Use Land Cover map for the entire Charles River watershed!
The grades are in–see how water quality fared in your favorite section of the Charles River!
The grades are in––how did your favorite section of the Charles do? 💧Dive into the 2022 Charles River Report Card!
Court denies EPA’s attempt to dismiss CLF, CRWA lawsuit on stormwater pollution (PRESS STATEMENT)
This week, a judge denied the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) motion to dismiss a suit filed by Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) that aims to hold EPA accountable for implementing stormwater runoff protections in the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset River watersheds.
Depave the Way!
Nothing like a radical depaving party! Great to see nature-based solutions in action with Green & Open Somerville.Learn more, and let us know if you want to get involved!
Medway Green Infrastructure Designs Complete!
Learn more about the project: watch the PSA video created with Medway High School students, and watch our presentation to the Medway Select Board.
Making Urban Rivers Swimmable - New York Times
Thank you New York Times for including our call with Mystic River Watershed Association + Neponset River Watershed Association to Make Urban Rivers Swimmable in today's issue.
Milford Town Park Ribbon Cutting
After years of collaboration, Charles River Watershed Association had the pleasure of joining with the Town of Milford, state and local leaders, project partners, and the Milford community to unveil two rain gardens and an infiltration chamber in the heart of Milford!
New Rain Gardens for Milford - Metrowest Daily News
Thank you Metrowest Daily News for the great article on our unveiling of new Green Infrastructure for Milford Town Park.
Fort Point Solutions
Thank you to the Boston Globe for including our call for nature-based solutions to strengthen Boston Water & Sewer Commission’s proposed strategy for flood gates at Fort Point Channel to protect our neighborhoods from sea-level rise and manage stormwater runoff in extreme storms.
NEARLY $62K FOR STORMWATER SOLUTIONS
CRWA has been awarded a $61,970 grant to help cities and towns reduce stormwater pollution!
Let’s Cut the Crap–Sewer Overflows That Is.
On Thursday, December 15th at 6 PM, the City of Cambridge, the City of Somerville, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) are hosting their second virtual public meeting to discuss Combined Sewer Overflow Control Planning.
Let’s finish the job of cleaning up Boston Harbor and the rivers that flow into it! Attend the meeting, ask questions, and express concerns you have about sewage in the Charles River.
CLF + CRWA Sue EPA for Failure to Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff.
A Look Inside A CSO
Thank you to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for an informative tour of what happens when we flush.
Huge Victory for the Charles River!
After years of advocacy from CRWA + Conservation Law Foundation – including the threat of litigation – US EPA will now require certain large private property owners to do their share and manage their own stormwater, reducing pollution in Boston's three urban rivers; the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset.
Green infrastructure projects in Milford and Natick reduce pollution and mitigate flood risks
Thank you to the Massachusetts Municipal Association for highlighting our green infrastructure project in Milford Town Park which will clean stormwater of pollution and build climate resilience.
For the First Time, EPA to Hold Large Properties Accountable for Stormwater Pollution
EPA Region 1 (New England) announced that for the first time ever, many large property owners in greater Boston will be required to obtain permits to discharge stormwater from their properties.