Hooray for Herring!

DAM REMOVAL
Written By Charles River

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Watertown Dam Herring Festival to honor the annual migration of Alewife, Blueback herring, and American shad up the Charles River! On June 8th, over 200 people united at the Watertown Dam to celebrate a restored watershed through art, dance, and community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to meaningful conversations about efforts to remove the Watertown Dam and its harmful effects on wildlife, Indigenous sovereignty, and resilient ecosystems. A special shoutout to our allies at Trout Unlimited, X-Cel Education, The Quinobequin Review, MA Division of Fisheries, Kari Percival, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Native Environmental Ambassadors (NEA). Thank you as well to Bosch Community Fund for your generous support, which made the event possible. Gratitude also goes to State Representative Steve Owens; Watertown City Councilors Caroline Bays, Lisa Feltner, and John Gannon; Hartman Deetz of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, and Talia Landry and the Mashpee Wampanoag NEA for sharing invaluable insights into the significance of the annual herring migration and dam removal.

Charles River

Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to use science, advocacy, and the law to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. We develop science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we confront a changing climate.

https://www.crwa.org
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