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Charles River Flood Model on the Road!
Climate Compact Director Julie Wood and Dr. Indrani Gosh of Weston & Sampson will present our work to advance regional flood resilience with the Charles River Flood Model at the 5th Annual National Adaptation Forum in Baltimore, MD today.
Climate Resilience 101 for Watertown
On Tuesday, we presented to Watertown City Council as part of our Climate Resilience 101 training for local elected officials on climate impacts and how dam removal, tree and stormwater utility ordinances, and strong wetlands protections help Watertown build climate resilience.
Charles River Watershed Association Presenting Climate Solutions to Watertown City Council
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.
Protecting Public Access to the Charles River
The Boston Globe reported on our advocacy in support of public access requirements at Harvard's Weld & Newell boathouses. Chapter 91, the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act, protects public access to the Commonwealth's tidelands and waterways, including along the Charles River.
50 Years of Clean Water Protections!
On October 18, 1972, the landmark legislation that transformed our river from the “Dirty Water” of the past to the Charles River we know and love today was enacted.
Charles River Climate Compact Receives Funding for Regional Climate Planning
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) announced today that it was recently awarded a three-year, $30,000 grant from the Foundation for MetroWest to expand the work of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC).
Green Jobs in Blue Fields
Training the next generation of stormwater professionals with X-Cel Conservation Corps.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day!
Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and celebrates the heritage of Native Americans and the history of their Nations. How will you celebrate the heritage, history, achievements, and resilience of First Nations peoples this October?
‘It was disgusting’: There’s a cellphone junkyard at the bottom of the Charles River
FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE: When Deb Laufer stepped off the dock and into a boat at Charles River Canoe & Kayak’s Kendall Square dock about a month ago, and her iPhone slipped out of her pocket and into the murky depths, she figured it was gone for good.
Charles River Watershed Association Growing! Announces New Staff, Board Members, and Roles
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is pleased to announce the addition of several new staff members, three new Board of Directors members, two new Board of Advisors members, and new leadership roles for existing staff.
“We are entering an exciting growth phase to meet the extraordinary challenges of this moment and build a more effective, impactful organization capable of achieving our vision of a clean, climate-resilient watershed for future generations,” says Executive Director Emily Norton.
Farewell, Maury.
We are sad to share that Maury Eldridge, a long-time adventurer, paddler, volunteer photographer, and supporter of CRWA, has passed away.
Reduce the Lanes, Restore the River
We hired engineering consulting firm Geosyntec to review MassDOT’s plans for the Allston I-90 project, and earlier this month hosted a virtual meeting on their findings.
Welcome, Interns!
We’re so excited to have three new interns join us for the fall semester!
Drought Persists
Our watershed, like all of the state, continues to be in a significant drought, affecting water supplies and having devastating impacts on aquatic life.
Celebrating a Clean, Resilient River
Thank you to all who joined us for our 10th Champions of the Charles Gala at Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge.
A Look Inside A CSO
Thank you to the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) for an informative tour of what happens when we flush.
One Step Closer to a Free-Flowing Charles in Natick
Another win in Natick! The Charles River Dam Advisory Committee voted 16-2 in favor of spillway removal and restoration of the river.
Nearly $900,000 for Climate Resilience
The Baker-Polito Administration has awarded $894,000 for climate resilience projects in our watershed!
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.
$894,000 for Climate Resilience in the Charles River Watershed
Charles River Watershed Association is grateful to the Baker-Polito Administration for awarding $894,000 to support climate resilience projects in the Charles River watershed.