LEGISLATION

Advocating for environmental protection and climate resilience at the State House.

Current Actions

NEW LEGISLATION

Ask your legislator to support eliminating combined sewer overflows

We must stop sewage from entering the Charles River from combined sewer overflows. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD. 2388.

Ask your legislator to support regional climate resilience

Massachusetts needs a regional approach to preparing for climate change. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD. 3411 | SD. 1642.

RETURNING CHAMPIONS

Ask your legislator to support funding for climate resilience projects

Climate adaptation in Massachusetts isn’t moving fast enough. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD. 1294 | SD. 753.

Ask your legislator to establish a flood risk protection program

Massachusetts needs to prepare for increased flooding due to climate change. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD.771 & HD.777.

Ask your legislator to restrict the use of rodenticides in Massachusetts

We must protect wildlife by moving away from these toxic chemicals. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD.1721 | SD.1447.

Ask your legislator to support effective drought management

Massachusetts must develop a rapid, coordinated response to severe drought. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD. 1423 | SD. 1668.

Ask your legislator to respond to the threat of invasive species

We need a better state response to the threat of invasive species. Ask your legislator to help by cosponsoring HD.2828 | SD.1096.

RIVER CURRENT
Massachusetts' New Climate Law and the Crucial Role of Flood Maps in Protecting Our Future
Massachusetts' New Climate Law and the Crucial Role of Flood Maps in Protecting Our Future
Mass. House Approves Climate Bill; Bill Goes to Governor’s Desk Next (Press Release)
Mass. House Approves Climate Bill; Bill Goes to Governor’s Desk Next (Press Release)
Massachusetts Declares “Critical” Drought As Wildfires Flare And Low Streamflow Persist (Press Release)
Massachusetts Declares “Critical” Drought As Wildfires Flare And Low Streamflow Persist (Press Release)
EPA Takes Major Step To Reduce Water Pollution in Charles, Mystic, Neponset Rivers (Press Release)
EPA Takes Major Step To Reduce Water Pollution in Charles, Mystic, Neponset Rivers (Press Release)
ACTION ALERT: Protect Wildlife and End The Use Of Toxic Rodenticides (SGARs)
ACTION ALERT: Protect Wildlife and End The Use Of Toxic Rodenticides (SGARs)
ACTION ALERT: Comment in Support of Removal of Watertown Dam
ACTION ALERT: Comment in Support of Removal of Watertown Dam
North Bellingham Dam Site Visit
North Bellingham Dam Site Visit
With Leaders and Community Partners, Three Boston Watershed Associations Announce Annual EPA Water Quality Report Card Grades (PRESS RELEASE)
With Leaders and Community Partners, Three Boston Watershed Associations Announce Annual EPA Water Quality Report Card Grades (PRESS RELEASE)
Massachusetts legislature fails to act on climate (PRESS RELEASE)
Massachusetts legislature fails to act on climate (PRESS RELEASE)
ACTION ALERT: Show your support for more testing after a CSO event!
ACTION ALERT: Show your support for more testing after a CSO event!
ACTION ALERT: We need your support to pass the omnibus climate bill!
ACTION ALERT: We need your support to pass the omnibus climate bill!
ACTION ALERT: Show Support at the First Official Watertown Square Vote
ACTION ALERT: Show Support at the First Official Watertown Square Vote
ACTION ALERT: Write to MEPA showing support for the removal of the South Natick Dam.
ACTION ALERT: Write to MEPA showing support for the removal of the South Natick Dam.
ACTION ALERT: Advocate for budget amendments to support the watershed!
ACTION ALERT: Advocate for budget amendments to support the watershed!
Five Priority Bills Voted Out Favorably
Five Priority Bills Voted Out Favorably
Newton City Council Unanimously Votes “No” on PFAS
Newton City Council Unanimously Votes “No” on PFAS
Exploring Rights of Nature for the Charles River
Exploring Rights of Nature for the Charles River
Charles River Watershed Association Celebrates Climate Chief Hoffer’s Recommendations, Calls for Watershed Planning and Restoration (PRESS STATEMENT)
Charles River Watershed Association Celebrates Climate Chief Hoffer’s Recommendations, Calls for Watershed Planning and Restoration (PRESS STATEMENT)
CSO Briefing: Ending Sewage Discharges in Rivers
CSO Briefing: Ending Sewage Discharges in Rivers
Exciting New Bill Promises to Generate $55 Million Annually to Address Inequities in Access to Outdoor Recreation & Bolster Climate Resilience (PRESS RELEASE)
Exciting New Bill Promises to Generate $55 Million Annually to Address Inequities in Access to Outdoor Recreation & Bolster Climate Resilience (PRESS RELEASE)
DCR, DFG Tour Watertown Dam!
DCR, DFG Tour Watertown Dam!
First in the Nation Biodiversity Goals!
First in the Nation Biodiversity Goals!
Wetlands Abloom, and Exciting News for Preserving Biodiversity
Wetlands Abloom, and Exciting News for Preserving Biodiversity
Progress Toward A Swimmable Charles!
Progress Toward A Swimmable Charles!
Momentum Building for Bill to Regulate Pesticide Use on Public Properties (PRESS RELEASE)
Momentum Building for Bill to Regulate Pesticide Use on Public Properties (PRESS RELEASE)
Climate Solutions On + Off the Screen
Climate Solutions On + Off the Screen
$585K for Charles River Priorities!
$585K for Charles River Priorities!
Congresswoman Katharine Clark joins CRWA to announce $400K in federal funding for Climate Solutions!
Congresswoman Katharine Clark joins CRWA to announce $400K in federal funding for Climate Solutions!
Investing in Climate Resilience & River Health
Investing in Climate Resilience & River Health
ACTION ALERT: Help Cities & Towns Prepare for Climate Change
ACTION ALERT: Help Cities & Towns Prepare for Climate Change

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