Cheesecake Brook exemplifies the challenges facing urban streams. Today, the brook drains a watershed that is over 40% impervious. Stormwater runs off roofs, sidewalks, and roads and enters the brook, leading to pollution, flooding, and degraded habitat. By investing in green stormwater infrastructure and bank restoration, we can reduce aquatic pollution, promote healthier flow patterns, and create an attractive shaded wetland corridor for the benefit of residents and wildlife.

How do we get there? Join CRWA Senior Stormwater Program Manager Max Rome and Newton Conservators for a discussion of the brook’s history, condition, and current and future opportunities for restoration.