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April 9, 2021:
Climate Change Survey in Town of Dedham
(Patch)
April 5, 2021:
Harvard-Funded North Allston Drainpipe Expansion Confronts Political Challenge
(Harvard Crimson)
March 16, 2021:
Environmental advocates across state oppose Amazon distribution plan
(WBUR)
March 16, 2021:
Environmental groups criticize potential development of Widett Circle because of flooding issues
(Boston Globe)
March 16, 2021:
Warning of flood waters of the future, CRWA-led coalition calls on city leaders to reject proposed Amazon development in Widett
(CRWA Release)
February 24, 2021:
Boston man bikes on frozen Charles River, falls through the ice, bikes on river again a week later
(Boston.com)
January 15, 2021:
A Tale of Two Rivers: Upper & Lower Charles
(Boston Guardian)
January 13, 2021:
Future of Wrentham's Eagle Dam discussed, more input and study needed
(Wicked Local)
January 8, 2021:
Replace Eagle Dam, or remove it?
(Wicked Local)
January 6, 2021:
Want to Know if Raw Sewage Gets Dumped in Your Local River? There's a Bill on Baker's Desk About It
(WBUR)
December 22, 2020:
Most of the Charles River gets high marks for cleanliness—except for one Boston Tributary with a 'D-'
(Boston.com)
December 21, 2020:
The Charles River's Report Card is Good
--
Except for that one D-
(WBUR)
December 21, 2020:
EPA Works to Address Ongoing Water Quality Needs in the Charles River on 25th Anniversary of Initiative
(EPA.gov)
December 21, 2020:
Charles River Receives A to D-: New Charles River Grading System
(CRWA Release)
Archives
2020 Highlights
January 3, 2020:
CRWA, CLF Settle Lawsuit with EPA
January 4, 2020:
Removal Considered for 'iconic' South Natick Dam
January 17, 2020:
Studies confirm that removing Natick Dam is viable option
February 7, 2020:
For the Love of Charles: Famous "Dirty Water" is on the Rebound
February 9, 2020:
In Allston, impact of Mass. Pike reconstruction inspires second thoughts
February 10, 2020:
Advocates split on roadway in the Charles River
February 10, 2020:
State's plan to reconfigure Mass Pike under fire after temporary road revealed
February 12, 2020:
Shuffle proposed for 4 of Boston's parkways
April 12, 2020:
When it comes to battling climate change and sea rise, what does it mean to be ‘resilient’?
April 23, 2020:
EPA Proposes Municipal Stormwater General Permit Modifications for Massachusetts Communities
June 2, 2020:
Why should an environmental group speak out against systemic racism and police brutality?
June 25, 2020:
Charles River group warns that the toxic blue-green algae is back
June 25, 2020:
Conservation group warns of blue-green algae in Charles River
June 26, 2020:
Conservation group warns of cyanobacteria, toxic blue-green algae, in parts of the Charles River in Cambridge and Boston
June 27, 2020:
Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found in Charles River
June 28, 2020:
Warning Issued to Avoid Charles River Due to Algae Bloom
June 29, 2020:
Greening Town Hall to Address the #1 Pollutant to Mass. Rivers
June 29, 2020:
I-90 throat options keep coming
July 14, 2020:
The Allston Mass. Pike project strikes some critics as too car-centric
July 14, 2020:
Some would like to see a greener 'throat' in Boston
July 24, 2020:
Capturing rainwater is an easy way to save money and the planet
August 6, 2020:
Stay Out of the Charles River: Toxic Blue-Green Algae Bloom
August 7, 2020:
Two Toxic Cyanobacteria Blooms Detected in Charles River
August 14, 2020:
EPA Moves to Reduce Runoff That Feeds Toxic Algae in Charles River
August 18, 2020:
Getting to yes on the throat
August 20, 2020:
Charles River May See Stormwater Improvements
September 16, 2020:
Natick, Charles River group score $264k climate change grant from state
September 16, 2020:
CRWA partners awarded $600,000 in climate resilience grants from Baker Administration
September 30, 2020:
CRWA Announces New Vice President, Board Members
October 1, 2020:
CRWA Announces $11k Grant for Wetland Restoration in Franklin
October 6, 2020:
BU offers more land to break logjam over Mass. Pike Project
November 23, 2020:
Plan would address flood of concerns about Newton's Cheesecake Brook
December 9, 2020:
EPA Finalizes Municipal Stormwater General Permit Modifications for Massachusetts Communities
December 10, 2020:
EPA Issues New Permit Requirements for Massachusetts Communities
December 17, 2020:
Baker Announced $300,000 Grant to Stormwater Coalitions
December 21, 2020:
The Charles River's Report Card is Good
--
Except for that one D-
December 21, 2020:
EPA Works to Address Ongoing Water Quality Needs in the Charles River on 25th Anniversary of Initiative
December 21, 2020:
Charles River Receives A to D-: New Charles River Grading System
December 22, 2020:
Most of the Charles River gets high marks for cleanliness—except for one Boston Tributary with a 'D-'
2019 highlights
January 10, 2019:
CRWA Applauds MassDOT Decision on I-90 Project Design
March 6, 2019:
Cities Don't Always Tell You When There's Sewage in the River. A New Bill Would Change That.
April 30, 2019:
Charles River Watershed Association’s 20th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup a Success
May 2, 2019:
Boston's Charles River: Love that un-dirty water
June 12, 2019:
Charles River water quality earns a "B" for bacterial sampling conducted in 2018
June 12, 2019:
Charles River Report Card Drops From A- to B. What Happened To Water Quality In 2018?
June 13, 2019:
The Charles River's EPA grade just sank from an A-minus to a B
July 3, 2019:
LETTER: Climate change magnifies dip in Charles River's water quality
July 8, 2019:
How to resurrect a river
July 25, 2019:
Blue-Green Algae Detected in Charles River Near Boston University Bridge
July 25, 2019:
Beware: A Public Health Advisory Has Been Issued for the Charles River
July 26, 2019:
People urged to avoid contact with water in Charles River because of toxic algae
July 26, 2019:
Summertime, And Toxic Algae is Blooming: Here's What You Need to Know
August 1, 2019:
Take Me to the River: Boston's Run of the Charles (pg. 40)
August 1, 2019:
Myriad dead fish have shown up at the Charles River Dam. Could summer heat be the culprit?
August 8, 2019:
After a Giant Algae Bloom, the Charles River is Back to Normal
September 30, 2019:
Charles River Watershed Association Welcomes New General Counsel
August 15, 2019:
What Massachusetts dog owners should know about the toxic algae that's killing pets
October 2, 2019:
CRWA Announces $10M "Campaign for the Charles"
October 10, 2019:
Bringing nature back into our environment
October 31, 2019:
Charles River advocates not on board with Soldier's Field bypass
November 8, 2019:
Fed Review of I-90 project begins with a blackout
November 20, 2019:
MassDOT Allston Plans Would Plant a Highway Over the Charles River
December 2, 2019:
Allston/Harvard drain plan poses challenge
December 4, 2019:
CRWA Brings Philanthropic Couples Together to Protect & Support a Healthy River Ecosystem
December 9, 2019:
CRWA Forms Regional Climate Action Coalition
December 19, 2019:
Groups slam temporary Charles River bridge
December 19, 2019:
144 Local Officials Sign Letter Supporting Bill to Provide Public Warnings During Sewage Spills
December 26, 2019:
Milford company is fourth to settle with AG over environmental concerns
December 27, 2019:
CRWA, CLF Settle Lawsuit with EPA
December 27, 2019:
StreetsBlog's Top 10 Stories of 2019
2018 HIGHLIGHTS
January 4, 2018:
The best use of Widett Circle? Don’t develop it at all
March 12, 2018:
Oh that not-so-dirty water: It lets a longtime advocate retire
April 10, 2018:
Tax that dirty water
June 1, 2018:
Charles River Water Quality Improvements Earns an A- for the Second Time in the Past Five Years
June 10, 2018:
New stormwater rules will start July 1
June 13, 2018:
Norton named to lead Charles River Watershed Association
July 24, 2018:
Distributed Waste Processing and Power Generation for Smart Cities
July 31, 2018:
Make-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshop Video Coverage by NewTV
August 30, 2018:
Community, Discovery, and Analysis You love that dirty water. But how dirty is it really?
September 12, 2018:
Massachusetts Citizens and Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievements
September 7, 2018:
CRWA to honor environmental officials at Champions of the Charles Gala
September 12, 2018:
Massachusetts Citizens and Organizations Recognized by EPA for Environmental Achievements
November 25, 2018:
If you're not Anti-Sewage, can you call yourself a 'Steward' of Our Rivers?
November 28, 2018:
There are 18 acres of city-owned land in the heart of Boston. What should happen to it?
December 7, 2018:
Mysterious Oil Spill on Massachusetts' Charles River Spurs Major Emergency Response
December 30, 2018:
Developing Widett Circle is Short-sighted: We Should Instead use the Area to Bolster Climate Resilience
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