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June 21, 2022:
Our challenge is to honor and preserve Olmsted’s legacy
(Boston Globe)
May 18, 2022:
Green infrastructure projects in Milford, Natick to help flooding, pollution in Charles River
(Metrowest Daily News)
May 15, 2022:
How one state representative is stymying Harvard’s Allston plans
(Boston Globe)
May 5, 2022:
Wrentham holding sessions for lake residents to prepare for climate change
(Wrentham Sun Chronicle)
April 23, 2022:
Charles River Watershed Association Executive Director Emily Norton On Cleanup For Earth Day
(CBS Boston)
April 22, 2022:
How to celebrate Earth Day around Boston
(Daily Free Press)
April 20, 2022:
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $150,000 in Grants to Help Local Watershed Coalitions Monitor Water Quality
(EIN Newswires)
April 18, 2022:
The 23rd Earth Day cleanup of the Charles River brings us closer to swimming its waters again
(Cambridge Day)
April 15, 2022:
Letter: Allston Agonistes
(Harvard Magazine)
April 9, 2022:
Overflowing inbox: Combined sewer overflow
(Boston Globe)
April 7, 2022:
Group advocating for dam removal meets with city officials
(Watertown Weekly News)
April 6, 2022:
Clark Announces Federal Funding for Parking Lot Infrastructure
(Waltham Newswatch)
April 4, 2022:
Charles River Watershed Hosting ‘Our Rivers & Our Climate’ Thursday
(Framingham Source)
April 2, 2022:
The cleanup of Boston Harbor is incomplete
(Boston Globe)
April 1, 2022:
D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches: The Grill Gives Back to Charles River Watershed Assoc. on April 10th
(Patch)
March 24, 2022:
Katherine Clark Tours Waltham Embassy Parking Lot Project
(Patch)
March 24, 2022:
Clark Tours Federally Funded Projects in Waltham and Wobur
n (Patch)
March 22, 2022:
Clark Secures Federal Funding for the Mystic and Charles River
(Patch)
March 21, 2022:
Officials tout $750,000 for coastal resiliency project
(Your Arlington)
March 21, 2022:
More than $1.2 million awarded to enhance Massachusetts parks
(WCVB)
March 21, 2022:
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Over $1.2 Million For State Park Enhancement Projects
(Press Release, DCR)
March 11, 2022:
Katherine Clark Votes For Spending Package, Banning Russian Oil
(Patch)
March 10, 2022:
Clark Statement on Funding Package, Support for Ukraine
(Patch)
March 9, 2022:
Assistant Speaker Clark Votes To Pass FY22 Funding Package & Votes on Support For Ukraine
(Framingham Source)
March 3, 2022:
Newell and Weld Boat Houses Scheduled for Major Renovation
(Harvard Magazine)
March 1, 2022:
Many dams in Massachusetts are hazards. But demolishing them is no small feat
(WBUR)
February 25, 2022:
How can Franklin Build Climate Resilience?
(Franklin Matters)
February 23, 2022:
Milford Starts Major Stormwater Project At Town Park
(Patch)
February 22, 2022:
Smash all the dams: Group calls for removal of all the dams on the Charles from Watertown upriver
(Universal Hub)
February 22, 2022:
See the History, and Possible Future of the Watertown Dam and the Charles River
(Watertown News)
February 20, 2022:
Water They Thinkin’?
(Franklin Observer)
February 16, 2022:
Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup To Return On April 23
(Brookline Patch)
February 15, 2022:
495/MetroWest Partnership backs water work
(Patch)
February 2, 2022:
Annual Charles River Cleanup to Return on April 23
(Beacon Hill Times)
February 2, 2022:
More cities looking to 'daylight' buried rivers and streams
(Scripps Media/Denver)
January 30, 2022:
With Charles River Dam debate, an opportunity to improve boating in Natick
(Metrowest Daily News)
January 26, 2022:
Charles River Watershed Association advocates for removal of Watertown Dam
(Boston Globe)
January 21, 2022:
Set the underground rivers free
(Boston Globe)
January 14, 2022:
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Wins Grant to Help Cities Meet Stormwater Rules
(WHAV)
January 12, 2022:
Baker-Polito Administration Awards Grants to Help Local Communities Meet Stormwater Permitting Requirements
(EIN Newswires)
January 3, 2022:
Watershed Modeling Enhances Flood Resilience
(Belmont Citizens Forum)
December 29, 2021:
Critical Wetland Research Completed for the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area
December 14, 2021:
Massachusetts Playbook: Lisa Kashinsky's Must-Read Rundown of Beacon Hill & Beyond
(Politico)
December 13, 2021:
Citizen Science at EPA: Engaging the Public in Environmental Protection
(EPA)
December 8, 2021:
Congresswoman Clark visits South Natick dam to outline future water quality improvements
(Natick Report)
December 7, 2021:
Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates Infrastructure Law in Natick
(Natick Patch)
December 7, 2021:
Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates New Infrastructure Law & Water Quality Improvements in Natick
(Framingham Source)
December 7, 2021:
Local governments staff up, team up to confront climate change
(GBH News)
December 6, 2021:
The Charles River
(World Atlas)
November 30, 2021:
Group Advocating for Removal of Watertown Dam Hosting Virtual Meeting
(Watertown Weekly News)
November 29, 2021:
The Charles River Watershed and the Baker administration call to remove obsolete dams to help prevent flooding caused by climate change
(The Chronicle/WCVB)
November 29, 2021:
The Division of Ecological Restoration is spearheading removals of dams throughout the Commonwealth
(The Chronicle/WCVB)
November 29, 2021:
From the Community to the EPA: Boston Area River Report Cards
(Urban Waters Learning Network)
November 23, 2021:
Boston has a stormwater problem. Could blocking Fort Point Channel be part of the solution?
(Boston Globe)
November 16, 2021:
A Watershed Moment: Dam Removal in the Charles River
(ACMI/Pierce Press)
November 13, 2021:
Reverse the curse: pedestrianize Storrow Drive
(Commonwealth Magazine)
November 6, 2021:
State officials accused of inserting loophole into new law that seeks to protect public from sewage
(Boston Globe)
November 4, 2021:
Non-Profit Group Calls for Removal of Watertown Dam
(Watertown Weekly News)
November 4, 2021:
Groups Urge Boston Mayor-Elect Wu to Focus on Climate, Justice
(CLF)
November 2, 2021:
The flooding is coming what are we going to do about it?
(Boston Globe)
November 1, 2021:
CRWA Works to Keep the Charles River Clean
(Belmont Citizens Forum)
October 27, 2021:
24 Ways to Give Back and Volunteer around Boston This Year
(Boston Magazine)
October 25, 2021:
Foundation’s ONEmetrowest October 29 Campaign Emphasizes Community Service & $50,000 Match
(Framingham Source)
October 22, 2021:
Green Jobs in Blue Fields—a field with tremendous potential for equity
(New England Water Environment Association)
October 6, 2021:
Plans for I-90 megaproject near West Campus moving forward
(Harvard Crimson)
October 4, 2021:
Charles River Group Makes Case for Removing Watertown Dam During Public Tour
(Watertown News)
September 29, 2021:
State embraces all-at-grade Allston project
(Commonwealth Magazine)
September 29, 2021:
Mass. Pike in Allston will be grounded, state says, vowing to move forward with mega transportation project
(Boston Globe)
September 27, 2021:
Changing the Tide on the Allston Drain Pipe Expansion
(Harvard Crimson)
September 22, 2021:
The Growing Debate Surrounding Dam Removal
(The Chronicle)
September 14, 2021:
Allston Residents, Environmentalists Convene to Discuss Impacts of Harvard Development
(Harvard Crimson)
September 3, 2021:
Red Flags Warning Of Untreated Sewage Dump In Charles River
(WBZ NewsRadio)
September 3, 2021:
Great Blue Herons Make a Comeback
(Cambridge Day)
September 2, 2021:
Charles River Watershed Awarded $223K For Climate Resilience
(Patch)
September 1, 2021:
State Awards CRWA + 19 Communities $233K for Climate Resilience
(Patch)
August 30, 2021:
Closing the Clean Water Gap: Tackling the Biggest Threat to a Clean Charles Rive
r (CLF)
August 25, 2021:
Allston-Brighton politicians look to press pause on Western Avenue Harvard development
(Boston Herald)
August 22, 2021:
In low-lying Boston, storms bring fears of flooded subways
(New York Times)
August 22, 2021:
Starry, starry night? Not so much anymore
(Boston Globe)
August 16, 2021:
Mayoral candidates should make climate resilience a priority
(Boston Globe)
August 10, 2021:
Charles River, Boston, Bike, Row, Paddle, Sail
(Explore New England)
August 5, 2021:
Advocates urge Janey to re-do downtown waterfront plan, and her rivals agree
(Boston Globe)
August 3, 2021:
Towns band together to prevent flooding disasters (
Boston Globe)
August 3, 2021:
Groups urge Janey to withdraw downtown harbor plan
(7 News Boston)
July 23, 2021:
Man-made pollution not source of foul smell, dead fish in Charles and Stop rivers, DEP says
(Boston Globe)
July 22, 2021:
Charles River Watershed Associations, EPA Announce Water Quality Grades for Charles and Muddy Rivers
(Beacon Hill Times)
July 22, 2021:
‘Dead something:’ Heavy rain leaves Charles River reeking of death
(WCVB)
July 21, 2021:
Noxious odor along Charles River puzzles area residents
(Boston 25 News)
July 21, 2021:
Baker: Let’s Use Federal Dollars To Fix Overflowing Sewers
(WBUR)
July 16, 2021:
The 2020 Charles River Report Card Results Are In!
July 15, 2021:
Action Alert: Urge Legislators to Prioritize Climate Resiliency
July 15, 2021
Boston-area water quality report cards show widespread improvement, but still range from A to F
(Boston Globe)
July 14, 2021:
Boston River Report Cards Show Widespread Improvements in Bacteria Concentrations and Remaining Localized Challenges
(EPA)
July 14, 2021:
Boston Rivers Were Pretty Clean In 2020, But Sewage Is Still A Problem Says EPA
(WBUR)
June 30, 2021:
A watershed moment: How Boston’s Charles River went from polluted to pristine
(Grist)
June 23, 2021:
A Cleaner Charles River May Start At A Park In Milford
(Milford Patch)
June 21, 2021:
Green initiatives coming to Milford Town Park
(Milford Daily News)
June 3, 2021:
On Allston project, tone changes but challenges remain
(Commonwealth Magazine)
May 18, 2021:
State will pursue $75m Mass. Pike repair as Allston deliberations continue
(Boston Globe)
May 12, 2021:
Advocates: Tap fed infrastructure funds for Allston I-90 project
(Commonweath Magazine)
May 12, 2021:
Letter to Federal Delegation on I-90 Allston Project
April 26, 2021:
DCR Special Commission Friends and Partners Letter
(Joint Letter)
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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