RIVER CURRENT
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$585K for Charles River Priorities!
We are pleased to announce numerous Charles River priorities are included in the final Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget!
Wetlands for Widett Circle
We commend the Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Embrace Boston for their timely and important report about climate change in Boston and the urgent need to prioritize justice in environmental and climate plans.
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.
CRWA Concerned About Flooding, Pollution with MassDOT Allston I-90 Project (Press Release)
PRESS RELEASE– Charles River Watershed Association has strong concerns about MassDOT’s decision to move forward with the existing proposal for a modified at-grade design for the Allston I-90 Multimodal Project, especially in terms of flood risk, polluted stormwater runoff, and impact on river health.
Greener Streets in Boston
We applaud Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston for taking bold steps on the first-ever Green Infrastructure standard for city infrastructure to address stormwater pollution, build climate resilience, and create safer streets for all to enjoy.
Reduce the Lanes, Restore the River
We hired engineering consulting firm Geosyntec to review MassDOT’s plans for the Allston I-90 project, and earlier this month hosted a virtual meeting on their findings.
I-90 Update & Public Meeting
MassDOT has released the long-awaited “Notice of Project Change” (NPC) regarding the Allston Multimodal (I-90) Project. CRWA is reviewing how the project will impact the river, Allston-Brighton residents, water quality, flooding, and climate resilience.