The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Green Committee and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) meeting on April 29th, 2024 discusses the primary obstacles to a clean, healthy Charles River; combined sewer overflows (CSOs), stormwater runoff, and climate change; and how we can help.

CRWA presents the 40th Run of the Charles, Boston’s premier paddling race!

Join Charles River Watershed Association and City of Boston for a community walk to discuss the status of the proposed Coolidge Road Green Infrastructure Improvements project.

JOIN US FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL CHARLES RIVER EARTH DAY CLEANUP

Our cleanup brings together over 3,000 volunteers each year to pick up litter, remove invasive species and assist with park maintenance along all 80 miles of the Charles River.

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Please join us to learn about the major sources of pollution to the Muddy River, how the watershed may experience climate change, and what plans are already in the works. Join to give your feedback on what the future of the Muddy River watershed looks like!

Join the Charles River Watershed Association to discuss the current status of the combined sewer overflow (CSO) in Massachusetts and opportunities for progress.

Want to participate in the 2024 herring count? Join this training session to learn about the Charles River herring and how to be a fish monitoring volunteer!

Every spring, Charles River Watershed Association looks forward to connecting with you and other river lovers at our Annual Meeting to celebrate our impact, together, for a clean, resilient Charles River.

Please join us in person on Wednesday, March 27th at 6PM for an evening full of inspiration!

Learn how development projects in Allston are impacting the neighborhood’s resilience to climate change and connection to the Charles River.

Join CRWA and EPA Region 1 over zoom to hear the latest updates on new stormwater permitting requirements for large parcels.

Join the Charles River Watershed Association and the City of Newton for an initial public meeting on a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management looking at keeping pollution out of Cheesecake Brook, evaluate fish and wildlife passage and helping green the Albemarle corridor.

Help us keep the Charles River invasive-free! Join us on February 8th.

Join us to learn about how Charles River Watershed Association and watershed communities are creatively preparing for the impacts of climate change!

This is a great opportunity to show that reducing and eliminating CSOs is important to you––attend the meeting, share your thoughts, and join our call for green infrastructure solutions.

Join us to kick off a community-led visioning process for a cleaner, more resilient Muddy River. Over the next year, we will be working together to identify the best solutions to improve water quality, habitat, and health of our beloved Muddy.

What does it take to remove a defunct dam? Join us for Dam Busters 101 to find out

Join us for an enlightening fireside chat at Cambridge Innovation Center––we will discuss the origins of the Rights of Nature movement, legal questions surrounding these ideas, where technology might fit into supporting the river’s rights, and how this can all come together to better protect the Charles River.

Join Massachusetts Rivers Alliance, Save the Alewife Brook, Charles River Watershed Association, and Mystic River Watershed Association for a briefing about combined sewer overflows (CSOs).

Join Crane Ledge Woods Coalition for an exciting discussion about these solutions featuring CRWA’s Senior Climate Resilience Associate Dira Johanif.

Charles River Watershed Association cordially invites you to our 11th Annual Champions of the Charles Gala!

Join us for a talk with Newton Conservators about why we should remove the Watertown Dam to restore the ecosystem. Featuring River Science Program Manager Lisa Kumpf and Climate Resilience Specialist Robert Kearns.

Please join Charles River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Rivers Alliance on WEDNESDAY, September 27th at 11:00 AM for an update on the status of some of the most pressing environmental legislation for the 2023-2024 session! We'll also cover the recent increases to environmental agencies in the State Budget.

Join Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) to explore how communities, families, and individuals are responding to flooding impacts.

Help us free our trees! Join us on Saturday, September 16th to remove dangerous invasive bittersweet vines!

Raise a glass for restored rivers! Join us for an exciting night at Portico Brewing to learn about our ongoing work to restore a clean, resilient Charles River for future generations.

Join us for an inspiring film screening on the banks of the Charles River!

Join us for an inspiring film screening on the banks of the Charles River!

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will join Charles River Watershed Association, Mystic River Watershed Association, Neponset River Watershed Association, state and local leaders, and community partners to announce the 2022 Water Quality Report Card Grades for the three rivers that flow into Boston Harbor––the Neponset, the Charles, and the Mystic.

Help clear the current of water chestnuts! Join us for a fun day out on the river on Saturday, July 15th to remove invasive species and restore our river!