Oil Spill In The Muddy River — Read more from WCVB Channel 5 Boston, WGBH, and more

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Written By Charles River

Over the weekend, 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 wildlife in the area covered in a layer of oil. A longtime effort of the Charles River Watershed Association has been restoring the Muddy River, which requires addressing the root challenges of urban drainage, including stormwater runoff and illicit discharges like this oil spill. CRWA Senior Restoration Program Manager Lisa Kumpf spoke with WCVB Channel 5 Boston and WGBH about the spill and what it means for the water quality and habitat of the Muddy River.

Read more in the Brookline Patch and the State House News Service.

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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