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Cheesecake Brook Meadow Maintenance Day
On June 17, following the Cheesecake Brook Public Meeting, a Meadow Maintenance training was held by CRWA staff, guided by Eric Highers, Environmental Engineer for the City of Newton; and Ahron Lerman, Newton’s Director of Parks and Open Space.
Thanks for joining us! Second Boston Green Infrastructure and Climate Social
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our second Boston Green Infrastructure and Climate Social on June 1.
Is Your Home Prepared for the Next Big Storm? New Digital Tool Maps Local Flood Risks
Is Your Home Prepared for the Next Big Storm? New Digital Tool Maps Local Flood Risks
Explore Godfrey Brook!
On Friday, June 26th, CRWA published a comprehensive StoryMap highlighting the history, current conditions, and future restoration opportunities along Godfrey Brook in Milford.
What’s happening at Cheesecake Brook?
On Wednesday, June 17th, CRWA hosted a public meeting highlighting our work along Cheesecake Brook. As a part of the larger Cheesecake Brook Community Celebration, Newton residents were invited into an informative presentation detailing the lifespan of the 2-year project and its significance for the Charles River and its watershed.
Cheesecake Brook Wet Meadow and Bank Restoration Maintenance
On June 2nd, CRWA and the City of Newton performed Wet Meadow and Bank Restoration Maintenance at Cheesecake Brook.
Where have you seen flooding in Milford?
The Milford Community Flooding Survey is LIVE and already doing its part to inform project partners about the areas where residents see the most flooding.
Green Projects Community Design Workshop
CRWA, in partnership with ClimateThrive and GZA GeoEnvironmental, hosted a focused resident workshop aimed at familiarizing attendees with environmental- and greenspace-centered design projects in Milford, all while directly influencing the course of these projects.
Building Green Infrastructure Awareness in Milford
On June 13, CRWA’s Stormwater Team hosted a green infrastructure tour at Milford Town Park, giving residents an opportunity to learn about local stormwater solutions and share their perspectives on future projects in the community.
Release: MWRA Plan to Continue Dumping Sewage in Boston’s Rivers Is Sent to State & Federal Regulators for Approval
For Immediate Release: On June 2, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and the Cities of Cambridge and Somerville presented their draft Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP) to address Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in the Charles River, Mystic River, and Alewife Brook.
Celebrating Herring Migration, Anticipating Dam Removal
On May 17, we were joined by hundreds of community members, Rep. Steve Owens, Rep. John Lawn, and members from the Wampanoag Nation to celebrate the annual spring migration of herring into the Charles River to spawn.
Call for Artists: A Charles River Journey
We are excited to invite New England area artists to a Call for Artists for the early 2027 exhibition, A Charles River Journey: 80 Artists, 80 Miles.
Legal Updates Across the Watershed
In the last month, CRWA provided substantive comments on three legal updates across the watershed. Our Legal Director, Jon Flynn, yields the law to protect the Charles River!
3rd Annual Herring Festival, Anticipating Dam Removal
On May 17, 2026, we were joined by hundreds of community members, Rep. Steve Owens, Rep. John Lawn, and members from the Wampanoag Nation to celebrate the annual spring migration of herring into the Charles River to spawn.
Help Track Cyanobacteria Blooms!
Help us track cyanobacterial blooms by joining our Visual Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program!
Watershed Enters Level 3 Drought
On May 22, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 3 - Critical Drought - in Northeast Massachusetts, including the Charles River watershed.
CRWA Goes to River Rally
Earlier this month, several CRWA staff attended the River Network’s 2026 River Rally in San Antonio, Texas! River Rally is the nation’s largest gathering of river and water leaders working at the intersection of conservation, justice, and community resilience.
Action Alert: Act Before May 19 To Protect Mass Parks & Environmental Agencies From Funding Cuts
It is budget season, and unfortunately, our air, water, and lands are under attack. Send a message of support to your Senator asking them to support these vital amendments to invest in our parks and the environmental agencies.
Introducing the Watershed Restoration Plan
CRWA’s River Restoration team has developed a watershed-wide restoration plan that identifies and prioritizes opportunities to improve aquatic connectivity.
What’s a Watershed? Brookside Elementary Experiences Hands-on Learning With Watershed in a Box!
On May 7 and 8, CRWA staff and interns introduced watershed principles to 180 second graders across 10 classrooms at Milford’s Brookside Elementary School.