Congresswoman Katharine Clark joins CRWA to announce $400K in federal funding for Climate Solutions!
Thank you to Congresswoman Katherine Clark for joining us to announce $400K in funding for the Charles River Flood Model alongside state + local leaders in Natick. This vital funding will be put straight to work protecting our communities from climate impacts.
In light of the recent devastating storms in Vermont and Western Massachusetts, this federal investment in climate resilience could not be more crucial. This funding will support continued study with the Charles River Flood Model to design and build solutions––including continued work to advance the eight existing priority projects to construction.
One project highlighted is a concept design to enhance flood storage at Natick High School. Natick High School is located on the banks of Dug Pond in West Natick. Low-lying, the location is vulnerable to present-day and future flooding. Additionally, water quality in nearby Dug Pond is significantly degraded, with bacteria or cyanobacteria often impacting safe recreation at Memorial Beach. The proposed project will significantly increase flood storage capacity at Natick High School to protect this critical facility and surrounding areas, and restore the adjacent wetlands to improve water quality and habitat. The project was selected for its flood mitigation impacts, local community support, benefit to environmental justice populations, and water quality improvements. Learn more about the project.
Special thanks to State Rep. David Linsky, the office of State Sen. Pres. Karen Spilka, members Natick Select Board, town staff, and Communities Responding to Extreme Weather for joining us.
