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The Flagging Program is Back!
Before you head out on the water, check out our water quality alerts to be sure the Charles River is safe.
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BREAKING NEWS: Cyanobacteria Advisory for the Lower Basin
MA Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends a Cyanobacteria Advisory for the Charles River between the Mass Ave. Bridge and Broad Canal.
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The Flagging Program is Back!
The Flagging Program is back! The go-to resource for safe recreation on the Charles River, the Flagging Program provides live water quality updates through a system of color-coded flags to indicate boating safety between Watertown and Boston.