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Rapidly Spreading Aquatic Invasive: What To Know
There have been multiple reports of dense growths of aquatic plants along the shoreline and inside docks in the Charles River Lower Basin, including in Sunset Bay and from the Cambridge Boat Club to the Head of the Charles finish line. CRWA has been in contact with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), which has identified the plant as Najas minor or “brittle naiad.”
Clearing the Current of Invasive Species
This week (February 23-27) is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW)!.
Removing Invasive Plants with the North American Indian Center of Boston
On October 19, we facilitated an invasive plant removal with the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) in Jamaica Plain.
Charles River Watershed Association Removes Over 53,000 Pounds of Invasive Plants from Red Wing Bay (Press Release)
Twice a week throughout the summer, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) led hand–pulling efforts to remove invasive water chestnuts in Red Wing Bay of the Charles River. The organization held its last invasive pull of the season on Monday, August 18, and compiled its final count of invasive water chestnuts removed: 53,589 pounds!
Mid-Season Water Chestnut Removal Update
Two months into the invasive removal season, and our canoe-based efforts to remove water chestnut, focused on Red Wing Bay in Needham/Dover, have been extremely successful. So far, we’ve removed 35,297 pounds of invasive water chestnuts from the Charles River (1,680 baskets) thanks to the help of our incredible volunteers!
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Invasive Species Awareness Week!
Invasives Removal Community Update
CRWA co-hosts the second-annual invasives species community update at the Cambridge Boat House!
A Successful Summer of Invasive Species Removal!
This summer’s invasive removal programs were a smashing success! With over 750 volunteer hours from our extraordinary volunteers and corporate sponsors, we removed an incredible 4,500 of pounds of invasive water chestnuts from the Lakes District of the Charles River.
$585K for Charles River Priorities!
We are pleased to announce numerous Charles River priorities are included in the final Fiscal Year 2024 State Budget!
Clearing the Current: Herbicide Treatment on Aug. 3rd
The next, and last Sonar treatment for the season is scheduled for this Thursday, August 3rd!
Aquatic Invasives Treatment is Underway!
Herbicide Treatment Dates Set!
Boating season is here––and we’re kicking off the second year of invasive species control on the Charles!
CRWA Accelerates Work to Restore the Charles River
Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization will accelerate its work to restore the Charles River watershed, thanks in part to a recent $1M anonymous grant.
Clearing the Current of Invasive Species!
Thank you to all who attended our public meeting for updates on efforts to tackle invasive species through the DCR Aquatic Invasive Management Plan.
Water Chestnut Success!
Thanks to the hard work of over one hundred dedicated volunteers, we removed a whopping 7000 pounds (and counting) of invasive water chestnuts from the Lakes District of the Charles River! That’s twenty-five cubic yards.
Clearing the Current– Tackling Invasive Aquatic Plants
Attention all boaters! Low-dose herbicide treatment for aquatic invasive species began TODAY, Thursday, August 18th at 9 AM in the Lower Basin (from Watertown to the Harbor) and Lakes District (Newton to Waltham).
UPDATE: Treatment Scheduled for Thursday, August 18th!
The day is finally here! After years of planning and fundraising, DCR plans to treat invasive plants in the Charles River with herbicides this Thursday, August 18, 2022. NOTE: This is a new date, so update your calendars!
$2M for Invasive Species Removal in the Charles River
Thanks to leadership from Rep. Kay Khan (Newton), the economic development bill, An Act relating to economic growth and relief for the Commonwealth (H.5007), currently moving through the legislature would provide $2 Million for invasive species management in the Charles River.