Herring Migration and Festival Coming to Charles River — Waltham Times

“The spring migration of herring from the Atlantic Ocean through the Charles River is at its height, and Waltham residents get a front row seat at the Moody Street Dam.  The run began on April 29 and is set to continue into early June. The number of herring making the annual run is an indicator of whether the river is running as it should. To help determine that, the Charles River Watershed Association will work with volunteers to monitor the migration.”

Read the full article in the Waltham Times to learn about seasonal fish migration and the impacts of dams on these native species.

Join us on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to celebrate this annual migration at our annual Herring Festival >