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CRWA Announces New Board Leadership, Honors Local Leaders at 57th Annual Meeting
Thank you to all who joined us for our 57th Annual Meeting! At Members elected Toni Hicks and Peter Fernandez as CRWA’s new president and vice president, and local leaders we’re honored for their commitment to a clean, resilient Charles River.
Honorees included Peter Shelley, Conservation Law Foundation, the Town of Milford, Elizabeth Saunders on behalf of Phil Saunders, Representative Ruth Balser, Linda McLane, CRWA Board President (2017-2023), and students from Brandeis Creativity, the Arts, and Social Transformation Design Lab.
Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing
Thank you to all who attended our Charles River Climate Adaptation Briefing, hosted with Rep. Thomas Stanley!
Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are so happy to celebrate all of the talented, trailblazing women + non-binary folks working together for a clean resilient Charles River! Here are some reflections from our staff on what it means to be a woman working in water.
CRWA Accelerates Work to Restore the Charles River
Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization will accelerate its work to restore the Charles River watershed, thanks in part to a recent $1M anonymous grant.
Fort Point Solutions
Thank you to the Boston Globe for including our call for nature-based solutions to strengthen Boston Water & Sewer Commission’s proposed strategy for flood gates at Fort Point Channel to protect our neighborhoods from sea-level rise and manage stormwater runoff in extreme storms.
EPA Acts on PFAS
We applaud EPA for taking action to protect communities from toxic PFAS forever chemicals.
CRWA Advocates for Legislative Priorities at Lobby for the Rivers Day (PRESS RELEASE)
Lobby for the Rivers Day is a biennial day of action organized by Massachusetts Rivers Alliance to bring together advocacy staff, volunteers, and constituents from over eighty member organizations across the Commonwealth to push for legislation to protect Massachusetts rivers in a changing climate.
A life-long love affair.
What’s your Charles River Story? For Bob Schlauch, it’s a life-long love affair.
Tragic Death of Bald Eagle by Poisoned by Lethal Rodenticides
We are heartbroken by the recent tragic and unnecessary death of yet another bald eagle in the greater Boston region. This is now the third bald eagle poisoned by rodenticides in Massachusetts in two years––underscoring the critical need to ban these poisons as a means of pest control.
CRWA Applauds Governor Healey's Historic Proposed Investment in Environmental Agencies (PRESS STATEMENT)
Charles River Watershed Association Applauds Governor Healey's Historic Proposed Investment in Environmental Agencies
Clearing the Current of Invasive Species!
Thank you to all who attended our public meeting for updates on efforts to tackle invasive species through the DCR Aquatic Invasive Management Plan.
Solutions for Future Flooding Webinar
Thank you for tuning in to our recent webinar about our work to build climate and community resilience using the Charles River Flood Model!
Charles River Watershed Association is Growing! Announces New Staff, Board Members
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is pleased to announce the addition of several new staff and board members to our growing team.
Celebrating Black History Month!
Today & every day, we celebrate Black history, Black stories, and Black joy in our watershed and beyond.
We want to hear from you—share your thoughts on climate resilience!
The Climate Compact needs your help—take our quick, 5-minute survey TODAY!
Celebrating the Public Lands Preservation Act!
We are grateful for the extraordinary leadership of Rep. Ruth Balser + Sen. Jamie Eldridge, the support of Speaker Ron Mariano, Rep. Aaron Michelwitz + EEA Secretary Rebecca Tepper, and the hard-working advocates who championed this legislation.
Environmental Justice in the Charles River Watershed
Recent CRWA analysis found that approximately 25% of our watershed is classified as an Environmental Justice Population––meaning one-fourth of our watershed faces these hazards and lacks the environmental benefits they deserve for health, happiness, and overall wellness.
Support Our Legislative Priorities— Contact Your Legislators TODAY!
We are thrilled to announce our priorities for the 2023-2024 State Legislative Session! But we need your help––follow these three easy steps to contact your legislators by THIS FRIDAY, JAN 20TH, and urge them to cosponsor this critical legislation!
Widett Circle Update
“If we’re going to develop it, let’s do it in such a way that we’re not going to make flooding worse,” says Executive Director Emily Norton in the Boston Herald.
Welcome, Max!
We are excited to welcome Max Rome as our Stormwater Program Manager!