The River Current ~ December 18, 2008 ~ Issue 83

The e-newsletter of the Charles River Watershed Association
...bringing our backyard river to your door...

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Photo: Denisa Wagner Dear Friend of the Charles, We wish you a joyous holiday season and happy New Year. Thank you for your interest in the Charles River, and for your support. Happy holidays!  ~ from all of us at Charles River Watershed Association   In 2009, CRWA will continue to lead watershed protection efforts, share our knowledge with other environmental groups and help to replicate our successes.  We will continue to focus on the Charles River, to ensure the health of the watershed and clean and abundant water resources.  Click here to make a donation to support our work in the new year.     Annual Appeal Give more than a million people in the watershed a gift this season! Your gift will protect clean drinking water, safeguard against flooding, maintain native fish and provide a clean river where millions enjoy parkland and water recreation.  Donations of every size are greatly appreciated. Click here to contribute online to our Annual Appeal.   CRWA offers solutions to businesses affected by new stormwater regulations On November 17, 2008, EPA and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection announced new regulations to control polluted stormwater runoff from industrial and commercial properties.  While many cities struggle with seasonal droughts, flooding, and impaired urban rivers, CRWA is helping this region design a future where water resources are healthy and abundant. Make a contribution to CRWA so we can continue our work removing pollution from the Charles River and restoring the environment in our watershed. For more information, please contact our Development office at membership@crwa.org, call 781-788-0007 or click here to contribute online.  Photo: Maury Eldridge