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Cheesecake Brook Meadow Maintenance Day
On June 17, following the Cheesecake Brook Public Meeting, a Meadow Maintenance training was held by CRWA staff, guided by Eric Highers, Environmental Engineer for the City of Newton; and Ahron Lerman, Newton’s Director of Parks and Open Space.
What’s happening at Cheesecake Brook?
On Wednesday, June 17th, CRWA hosted a public meeting highlighting our work along Cheesecake Brook. As a part of the larger Cheesecake Brook Community Celebration, Newton residents were invited into an informative presentation detailing the lifespan of the 2-year project and its significance for the Charles River and its watershed.
Cheesecake Brook Wet Meadow and Bank Restoration Maintenance
On June 2nd, CRWA and the City of Newton performed Wet Meadow and Bank Restoration Maintenance at Cheesecake Brook.
Bank Planting Begins at Cheesecake Brook
Bank improvements are underway at Cheesecake Brook and we couldn’t be more excited to see the results of a 2-year project finally come to life.
Cheesecake Brook Timelapse
With the help of the City of Newton, we installed two chronolog photo stations by the tributary.
Stormwater Infiltration Basin Installed at Crafts St in Newton
Earlier this month, the City of Newton completed installation of a 50,000 cubic foot subsurface infiltration system along Cheesecake Brook at Crafts Street.
Newton Officials Break Ground on Project to Address Flooding (Press Release)
City officials broke ground today on an underground storage project along Cheesecake Brook by Albemarle field, which will store all of the untreated stormwater runoff from the six-acre neighborhood and help mitigate flooding.
Thank you for joining us! Stormwater Solutions Coming to Cheesecake Brook
On January 21, we toured Cheesecake Brook with the Native Fish Coalition (NFC) to discuss opportunities to improve fish habitat. That evening, we hosted a public meeting to give project updates and get feedback on upcoming outreach and project opportunities.
Looking forward to big changes for Cheesecake Brook!
Last week, CRWA Senior Stormwater Program Manager Max Rome met with staff from the City of Newton, Weston & Sampson, and R.A.D. Sports for a pre-construction meeting on improvements to Albemarle field and along Cheesecake Brook. He has exciting news about what to expect in the coming year:
ACTION ALERT: Protect Wildlife and End The Use Of Toxic Rodenticides (SGARs)
Restrict the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) to protect wildlife, our environment, and community!
Great news! $1.24 million for cleaner Charles River, flood mitigation in Newton
The Healey administration recently awarded the City of Newton $1.24 million to address flooding near Cheesecake Brook in Newtonville.
Charles River Watershed Association and Indigenous Peoples Day Newton to Host Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle (PRESS RELEASE)
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and Indigenous Peoples Day (IPD) Newton are co-hosting the second annual Quinobequin Intertribal Paddle on Saturday, June 29, on the Auburndale section of the Charles River.
Newton City Council Unanimously Votes “No” on PFAS
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.