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Newton Officials Break Ground on Project to Address Flooding (Press Release)
City officials broke ground today on an underground storage project along Cheesecake Brook by Albemarle field, which will store all of the untreated stormwater runoff from the six-acre neighborhood and help mitigate flooding.
Celebrating Black History Month
An Important Message On DEI From Our Executive Director
MWRA Introduces Proposal to Eliminate CSOs in the Charles River— Read More in the Beacon Hill Times
Check it out! CRWA was featured in the Beacon Hill Times after MWRA introduced several alternative project concepts to eliminate combined sewer overflows in the Charles River.
Thank you for joining us! Stormwater Solutions Coming to Cheesecake Brook
On January 21, we toured Cheesecake Brook with the Native Fish Coalition (NFC) to discuss opportunities to improve fish habitat. That evening, we hosted a public meeting to give project updates and get feedback on upcoming outreach and project opportunities.
Progress Toward A Swimmable Charles River: CRWA Applauds MWRA, Cambridge And Somerville For Presenting Options To Eliminate Sewage Overflows (Press Release)
Progress Toward A Swimmable Charles River: CRWA Applauds MWRA, Cambridge And Somerville For Presenting Options To Eliminate Sewage Overflows
Stormwater Terminology Cheat Sheet
Stormwater runoff is a leading cause of water quality degradation in Boston’s rivers. On October 31, 2024, the EPA released a long-awaited draft permit to significantly reduce stormwater pollution. Here are key terms to understand as you review the draft permit.
2024 in Review
It’s remarkable how much you can accomplish in just one year! Thanks to your support, we’ve made some big waves in 2024.
Looking forward to big changes for Cheesecake Brook!
Last week, CRWA Senior Stormwater Program Manager Max Rome met with staff from the City of Newton, Weston & Sampson, and R.A.D. Sports for a pre-construction meeting on improvements to Albemarle field and along Cheesecake Brook. He has exciting news about what to expect in the coming year:
CRWA and the City of Boston Seek Resident Help to Address Stormwater Flooding in Boston
The City of Boston Office of Green Infrastructure has launched a resident survey to capture on-the-ground reports of flooding after rain storms.
Oil Spill In The Muddy River — Read more from WCVB Channel 5 Boston, WGBH, and more
CRWA Senior Restoration Program Manager Lisa Kumpf spoke with WCVB Channel 5 Boston and WGBH about the Muddy River oil spill and what it means for the water quality of the Charles River tributary.
Oil Spill In The Muddy River
This Sunday, an oil spill in the Muddy River prompted an emergency response from MassDEP, Brookline, and Boston officials, as the spill dumped heating oil into the Charles River tributary and left birds and animals in the area covered in a layer of oil.
Natick Completes MEPA Process: A Step Closer To Removing The Charles River Dam
Exciting news! The Town of Natick has completed the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) process and received its MEPA certificate for removing the Charles River Dam at South Natick.
Massachusetts' New Climate Law and the Crucial Role of Flood Maps in Protecting Our Future
This new climate bill requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to review existing flood risk maps and support additional mapping resources as necessary within six months of passage.
Thank you, Wellesley
CRWA Executive Director Emily Norton was the Fall Educational Speaker for the Wellesley Conservation Land Trust (WCLT) on November 13.
CRWA to Join Watertown’s Collaborative Public Art Initiative Promoting Environmental Stewardship
CRWA’s River Restoration Project Manager has paired with Boston-based artist Sophy Tuttle to create a temporary, educational public artwork centered on locally relevant environmental topics as a part of the Edible Watertown initiative.
Mass. House Approves Climate Bill; Bill Goes to Governor’s Desk Next (Press Release)
Massachusetts House Approves Climate Bill; Legislation Includes Key Language Requiring Flood Risk Mapping
Critical Drought in Charles River Watershed — CRWA In the News
This month the Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) declared a Level 3-Critical Drought in Massachusetts' Central and Northeast regions, including the entirety of the Charles River watershed. Read more in Universal Hub and the Revere Journal.
Massachusetts Declares “Critical” Drought As Wildfires Flare And Low Streamflow Persist (Press Release)
Massachusetts Declares “Critical” Drought As Wildfires Flare And Low Streamflows Persist (Press Release)
