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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $330,000 for Flood Mitigation in Charles River Watershed (PRESS RELEASE)
The Charles River Climate Compact, a regional municipal partnership led by Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), was awarded over $330,000 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to continue its innovative work planning for future climate conditions.
Charles River Watershed Association Announces $600K Climate Resiliency Grant from Barr Foundation (PRESS RELEASE)
Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization is the recipient of a generous $600K climate resiliency grant from Barr Foundation which will support our continued work to prepare communities for climate impacts.
New Resilient Mass Plan Charts Path to Climate Resilient Future! (STATEMENT)
We applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for developing the 2023 Resilient Mass plan to chart the course to a more climate-resilient Commonwealth!
Congresswoman Katharine Clark joins CRWA to announce $400K in federal funding for Climate Solutions!
This vital funding will be put straight to work protecting our communities from climate impacts.
BEST STORMWATER IDEA IN NEW ENGLAND!
The Charles River Flood Model was recently awarded a New England Stormwater Collaborative “Stormy Award” for inspiring regional collaboration!
Congratulations, Dira!
We are pleased to announce Dira Johanif is transitioning to a new role as CRWA's Senior Climate Resilience Associate.
Thank You for Joining Us–Charles River Flood Model Update
Thank you to all who attended our update on ongoing work to prepare for future flooding with the Charles River Flood Model.
Charles River Flood Model on Tour!
From Boston to Worcester to Saratoga Springs, NY––Climate Compact Director Julie Wood presented our ongoing work to build resilience to flooding at several conferences.
Announcing the Charles River Climate Compact Strategic Plan!
Read the five-year strategic plan, developed with partners Metropolitan Area Planning Council and support from Foundation for Metrowest.
Solutions for Future Flooding in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Act Now for a Climate Resilient Future
Kudos to the Globe editorial board for urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to act with more urgency to protect communities from flooding before disasters happen.
Solutions for Future Flooding in Natick & Wellesley
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Natick & Wellesley!
Charles River Legislative Briefing
Thank you for joining us for our briefing on our six legislative priorities–the Drought Management Bill, MVP+ Bill, Outdoor Recreation Act, Flood Reduction Protection Act, Invasive Species Bill (H.890, S.508), and Pesticide Bill.
Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing
Thank you to all who attended our Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing, hosted with Rep. Thomas Stanley!
Solutions for Future Flooding Webinar
Thank you for tuning in to our recent webinar about our work to build climate and community resilience using the Charles River Flood Model!
We want to hear from you—share your thoughts on climate resilience!
The Climate Compact needs your help—take our quick, 5-minute survey TODAY!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on climate resilience!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on how we can build climate resilience! Take our quick, five-minute survey.
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
We are excited to announce the release of the Charles River Climate Adaptation and Flood Mitigation Plan, a report which concludes an 18-month investigation by the Charles River Climate Compact into future flooding and mitigation strategies.
Now, we want to hear from you! We are looking for input on two of our major climate resilience initiatives.
Report: Charles River flooding will increase considerably with climate change (WBUR)
A new report finds communities along the Charles River will experience an appreciable increase in flooding within the next 50 years.
Consider the Culverts
Planting trees, conserving water, transitioning to renewable energy…and culverts? When we talk about climate solutions, culverts are rarely at the top of anyone's list.
As Governor Baker put it, culverts "are not sexy" and "don't generate a heck of a lot of votes.”
But, these little-known, often overlooked features of our built environment can actually play a huge role in our watershed’s resilience to climate change.