RAIN GARDEN SPRING PLANTING

On May 16, CRWA worked with volunteers from Dassault Systèmes to plant additional plants in the Brentwood Street rain garden at the German International School Boston.

Volunteers replaced a few plants that had not survived the harsh winter ensuring that the rain garden will continue to collect and treat stormwater runoff from the school parking lot. The garden will reduce the amount of pollution being carried with runoff into the Charles River.

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SPORTS COMPLEX ON RIVERFRONT PARKLAND?

CRWA fought to stop legislation passed in 2012 which authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation to enter into a lease for the development of 7+ acres of Charles River parkland into a high intensity sports complex by Simmons College. The DCR Commissioner has promised a robust public process before signing any lease.

The project is undergoing state environmental review and comments are due May 24th. CRWA will comment extensively and work with others concerned with the disposition of public trust parklands.

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HELP PULL INVASIVE WATER CHESTNUTS

Charles River Watershed Association is partnering with Charles River Canoe & Kayak and CANOE (Citizens Alliance for NOxious weed Eradication) to remove invasive water chestnuts from the Newton and Waltham area of the Charles.

Volunteer hand pullers and a mechanical harvester will contain the water chestnuts and keep key channels open for recreation.

HERRING RETURN TO THE CHARLES

As Mother's Day approaches, you can view the blueback herring, alewives, and American shad as they leave the Atlantic Ocean and swim upstream to lay their eggs in the Charles River.

Interested in a good place to catch a glimpse of the herring on their journey? Try the Watertown Dam or the docks on the Charles River Esplanade.

CRWA WORKS WITH COMMUNITY TO PLANT VEGETABLE GARDEN

On Friday, May 17 CRWA and Chelsea Collaborative will work with residents of the Mace Apartments to create a community vegetable garden at the Mace Apartments in Chelsea.

This garden will be planted in conjunction with a project with the City of Chelsea, Chelsea Housing Authority and Chelsea Collaborative to provide environmental improvements for the apartments' parking lot at the end of Crescent Ave.

Upon completion, the project will treat stormwater runoff before discharging to the adjacent Mill Creek. Additionally, the project will add greenspace and beauty to the area and reduce impervious (paved over) areas.

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