RIVER CURRENT
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A Look Inside A CSO
Thank you to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for an informative tour of what happens when we flush.
Huge Victory for the Charles River!
After years of advocacy from CRWA + Conservation Law Foundation – including the threat of litigation – US EPA will now require certain large private property owners to do their share and manage their own stormwater, reducing pollution in Boston's three urban rivers; the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset.
Green infrastructure projects in Milford and Natick reduce pollution and mitigate flood risks
Thank you to the Massachusetts Municipal Association for highlighting our green infrastructure project in Milford Town Park which will clean stormwater of pollution and build climate resilience.
For the First Time, EPA to Hold Large Properties Accountable for Stormwater Pollution
EPA Region 1 (New England) announced that for the first time ever, many large property owners in greater Boston will be required to obtain permits to discharge stormwater from their properties.
All Smiles for Green Infrastructure in Milford!
Next time you're in Milford, be sure to visit Milford Town Park to see our cool new “green infrastructure” project!
CRWA, CLF Notify EPA of Intent to Sue
CRWA and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) notified EPA of our intent to file a lawsuit in federal court over the agency’s failure to regulate properties with large impervious areas that are disproportionately contributing to stormwater pollution in the Charles, Mystic, and Neponset Rivers.
Polluted Runoff Threatening Boston-Area Rivers
July 14, 2022 (BOSTON, MA) – Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have notified the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of their intent to sue to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff.