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BEST STORMWATER IDEA IN NEW ENGLAND!
The Charles River Flood Model was recently awarded a New England Stormwater Collaborative “Stormy Award” for inspiring regional collaboration!
Investing in Climate Resilience & River Health
We applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for significant investments in the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program, the State Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Program (SHMCAP), and the Clean Water Trust Revolving Fund in the Commonwealth’s FY24 Five-Year Capital Investment Plan.
Thank You for Joining Us–Charles River Flood Model Update
Thank you to all who attended our update on ongoing work to prepare for future flooding with the Charles River Flood Model.
ACTION ALERT: Help Cities & Towns Prepare for Climate Change
Nearly 99% of Massachusetts municipalities participate in the MVP program and must compete for limited funds for projects, and communities cannot pursue adaptation at the speed and scale necessary to protect our neighborhoods. The MVP+ Bill (S.599), sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), would rapidly expand the program in capacity and scope.
Legislature Considering Expansion of Popular Climate Change Readiness Program (PRESS RELEASE)
An Act to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies (S.599), known as the MVP+ Bill and sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton), establishes an MVP Trust Fund to increase program capacity and creates an additional category of MVP+ communities,
Charles River Flood Model on Tour!
From Boston to Worcester to Saratoga Springs, NY––Climate Compact Director Julie Wood presented our ongoing work to build resilience to flooding at several conferences.
It’s Heat Preparedness Week!
Every single person in our watershed deserves to live in a safe community––that’s why we are working to cool down neighborhoods and keep us all safe from the dangers of extreme heat.
American Rivers Calls for Dam Removal!
National organization American Rivers has joined with Charles River Watershed Association and fifteen other state and local partners to call for the swift removal of Watertown Dam to restore the river.
As climate change fuels fiercer rains, a new report on 2010 Massachusetts floods sends a dire warning - Boston Globe
In the new analysis, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) found 96% of claims from the March 2010 flood came from outside of FEMA’s Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Milford Town Park Ribbon Cutting
After years of collaboration, Charles River Watershed Association had the pleasure of joining with the Town of Milford, state and local leaders, project partners, and the Milford community to unveil two rain gardens and an infiltration chamber in the heart of Milford!
Announcing the Charles River Climate Compact Strategic Plan!
Read the five-year strategic plan, developed with partners Metropolitan Area Planning Council and support from Foundation for Metrowest.
Solutions for Future Flooding in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Waltham, Weston, and Milford!
Act Now for a Climate Resilient Future
Kudos to the Globe editorial board for urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to act with more urgency to protect communities from flooding before disasters happen.
Solutions for Future Flooding in Natick & Wellesley
Thank you to all who attended our webinar about Charles River Flood Model Priority Projects in Natick & Wellesley!
Wetlands for Widett Circle
We commend the Boston Green Ribbon Commission and Embrace Boston for their timely and important report about climate change in Boston and the urgent need to prioritize justice in environmental and climate plans.
CRWA Applauds Governor Healey's Historic Proposed Investment in Environmental Agencies (PRESS STATEMENT)
Charles River Watershed Association Applauds Governor Healey's Historic Proposed Investment in Environmental Agencies
Solutions for Future Flooding Webinar
Thank you for tuning in to our recent webinar about our work to build climate and community resilience using the Charles River Flood Model!
We want to hear from you—share your thoughts on climate resilience!
The Climate Compact needs your help—take our quick, 5-minute survey TODAY!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on climate resilience!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts on how we can build climate resilience! Take our quick, five-minute survey.
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
Two Ways To Help Build Climate Resilience!
We are excited to announce the release of the Charles River Climate Adaptation and Flood Mitigation Plan, a report which concludes an 18-month investigation by the Charles River Climate Compact into future flooding and mitigation strategies.
Now, we want to hear from you! We are looking for input on two of our major climate resilience initiatives.