Charles River Watershed Association Presenting Climate Solutions to Watertown City Council
OCTOBER 24, 2022: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WATERTOWN– Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will present to the Watertown City Council on Tuesday, October 25th as a part of our Climate Resilience 101 trainings for local elected officials.
The presentation will include an overview of climate impacts in Watertown, recommendations for increasing resilience like removal of Watertown Dam, adoption of a tree ordinance and stormwater utility, and strengthening wetlands protections, and feature Hartman Deetz of the Mashpee Wampanoag nation, who will present the impacts of dams and the history of Indigenous Peoples.
WHO: Emily Norton, Executive Director
Robert Kearns, Climate Resilience Specialist
Hartman Deetz, Mashpee Wampanoag
WHAT: Climate Resilience 101 for Watertown City Council
WHEN: Tuesday, October 25th at 7 PM
WHERE: Richard E. Mastrangelo Council Chamber
149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472
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Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to protect, restore and enhance the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy, and the law. CRWA develops science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we confront a changing climate.
Julia Hopkins
Communications & Outreach Manager
Charles River Watershed Association
(617) 540-5650 x1071
