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ACTION ALERT: Show Support at the First Official Watertown Square Vote
CRWA and Housing for All Watertown encourage all who support more housing, a more walkable and bikeable community and a more vibrant downtown to join the first official Watertown Square vote in person or by Zoom to advocate for its passage.
Hooray for Herring!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Watertown Dam Herring Festival to honor the annual migration of Alewife, Blueback herring, and American shad up the Charles River!
“Root for wetlands, natural turf, mature trees, and neighbors” CRWA mentioned in Jamaica Plain Gazette
A new article by the Jamaica Plain Gazette highlights the importance of preserving Canterbury Brook, a largely buried tributary of Stony Brook, which flows to the Charles River: “The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) has examined the project’s potential impact on the fragile wetlands at 550. The wetlands there are fed by the nearby Canterbury Brook which discharges via a culvert into the Stonybrook, then discharges into the Charles River. CRWA Associate Attorney Zeus Smith submitted comments to the DEP in February, which DEP and Brooke and everyone involved should take seriously.”
Charles River Apparel Sustains Its Namesake - ASI Central
A new article by ASI highlights the generosity of Charles River Apparel, who participated in our 2024 Earth Day Clean Up and donated 100 shirts to CRWA for our 2024 Run of the Charles paddling race.
Happy Pride!
This month and every month, we celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community in our watershed and beyond.
It’s National Rivers Month!
Did you know? June is National Rivers Month!
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $41 Million in Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of nearly $41 million in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs.
2024 Board Retreat
On May 21st CRWA’s Board of Directors met at Bocca Bella Restaurant in Auburndale for a retreat led by Board member Paul Levy to lay the groundwork for the next strategic plan, as the current one expires in 2025. We are grateful for this extraordinary group of individuals who provide vital leadership and guidance for a cleaner Charles.
ACTION ALERT: Write to MEPA showing support for the removal of the South Natick Dam.
The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office is allowing community members to show their support for the removal of the South Natick Dam, which was rated to be in “poor condition” by the MA Office of Dam Safety. We need your help demonstrating community support for removing the Charles River Dam in South Natick.
Consultant Hired for Watertown Dam Removal
Progress! Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation(DCR) has hired GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. to prepare a Dam Removal Alternatives Analysis for the Watertown Dam, a necessary step toward removal.
“We must combat climate doom.”
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This recent article in The Provider co-authored by Representative Steve Owens and CRWA Advocacy Director Cabell Eames touches upon the importance of combatting this climate doom.
Charles River Watershed Association Hosts the Watertown Dam Herring Festival (PRESS RELEASE)
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is thrilled to announce the 2024 Watertown Dam Herring Festival, which will take place on June 8th, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Watertown Dam, 64 Pleasant Street. This exciting event will feature live music, community art activities, an Indigenous performance, and engaging activities suitable for all ages.
Row, row, row your boat, and cheer for the Run of the Charles!
Municipal Shoutout: Needham Embraces Dedicated Stormwater Funding
$10,000 Grant for Charles River (Quinobequin) Indigenous Paddle
Good news in state budget for a clean Charles
“Why I Kayaked the Entire Charles River”
“After hundreds of years, dams along the Charles River could come down to let the currents run wild and free—and help the environment. To get a closer look, our intrepid river rat set out to become the second person ever to kayak the iconic waterway's complete length.”
25th Annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup
Spring opens the floodgates in Boston - West Roxbury, Roslindale Bulletin
April showers bring May flowers… and flood events. The West Roxbury and Roslindale Bulletin spoke with CRWA Senior Climate Resilience Associate Dira Johanif to discuss CRWA’s regional Charles River Flood Model.
ACTION ALERT: Advocate for budget amendments to support the watershed!
The FY25 House budget debate has begun, and we need your help! We urge you to encourage your legislators to support two crucial budget amendments that will strengthen our watershed's climate resilience and sustainability.