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Your contribution goes directly towards helping CRWA achieve its mission of protecting, restoring and enhancing the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy and the law. Memberships are fully tax-deductible.
HELP US TACKLE THE GROWING PROBLEM OF AQUATIC INVASIVE PLANTS |
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In the Lakes District and Lower Basin, invasive plants are on the verge of taking over the ecosystem, and will thrive even more with the warmer temperatures caused by climate change. If we allow them to continue to spread, habitat space for native species will continue to decline, oxygen in the river will deplete, and recreational users of the river will be at increased safety risk.
To address this prominent issue, DCR, in partnership with CRWA, has finalized a 5-year management plan to control aquatic invasive plants in the Charles River Lakes District and Lower Basin. The plan entails applying safe, low-dose herbicides to the river each summer to keep the invasive plant infestation at bay and protect native species and habitats. This management program is being implemented due to escalated concerns from the boating community and the rate at which aquatic plants are growing out of control.
CRWA was awarded a grant from DCR’s 2:1 Matching Fund Program. With the 2:1 match, DCR will designate a total of $50,000, per year, to go toward the 5-year management plan supporting herbicide treatment efforts. CRWA will raise an additional $25,000 per year to support our efforts in managing the grant program, coordinating with DCR and surrounding communities, providing public education and outreach, and in general ensuring that the aquatic invasive plants are addressed aggressively each year.
To address this prominent issue, DCR, in partnership with CRWA, has finalized a 5-year management plan to control aquatic invasive plants in the Charles River Lakes District and Lower Basin. The plan entails applying safe, low-dose herbicides to the river each summer to keep the invasive plant infestation at bay and protect native species and habitats. This management program is being implemented due to escalated concerns from the boating community and the rate at which aquatic plants are growing out of control.
CRWA was awarded a grant from DCR’s 2:1 Matching Fund Program. With the 2:1 match, DCR will designate a total of $50,000, per year, to go toward the 5-year management plan supporting herbicide treatment efforts. CRWA will raise an additional $25,000 per year to support our efforts in managing the grant program, coordinating with DCR and surrounding communities, providing public education and outreach, and in general ensuring that the aquatic invasive plants are addressed aggressively each year.
We need your help to reach our goal!
WAYS TO GIVE TO CRWA |
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There are many ways to give back to CRWA!
become a crwa member
Annual CRWA members strengthen CRWA's financial foundation to ensure the Charles thrives year after year. Our membership community understands the importance of the Charles River for our watershed communities as a natural resource. They recognize the need for CRWA's science and advocacy on behalf of the river. Their partnership allows CRWA to continue its critical work in protecting and restoring the Charles. Our job is far from over and we are all in this together.
- Membership shall become effective upon (i) payment of annual dues or (ii) participation as a volunteer monthly water quality monitor, and shall be effective for a term of one fiscal year.” And “For purposes of voting at any meeting of the Association, Class A Members shall consist of any person who, since the beginning of the current fiscal year, (a) paid annual membership dues, (b) volunteered as a monthly water quality monitor or (c) was a member of the Board of Directors or the Board of Advisors.
Make a one time gift
- Make a gift to CRWA through our online form to help ensure that the Charles stays clean for generations to come.
- To make a gift by check, please make it out to Charles River Watershed Association and send it to 41 West St. Suite 800, Boston, MA 02111
Donor-advised fund
- A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account, for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. It is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to give back to your favorite charities.
- When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction.
- If you have a donor-advised fund with Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable, you may use the form below to initiate a grant recommendation from your fund.
gift by phone or mail
- Please print and complete this donation form and send to CRWA, 190 Park Road Weston, MA 02493. To make a gift via phone, please call 617.540.5650.
gift of stock
- Did you know that donating stock is one of the smartest ways to give — and it benefits you while supporting Charles River Watershed Association? Here’s why:
- Give 20% MORE with Stock: By donating stock that has appreciated for more than a year, a donor is actually able to give 20% more than if they sold that stock and then made a cash donation.
- SAVE on taxes: When you donate appreciated stock, you avoid capital gains tax on the growth in your stock’s value and can also deduct 100% of the total current value of your contribution – that’s tax savings two ways!
- Gift of Stock Donation Form
- If you are interested in gifting stock, please print and fill out the linked form above and scan the finished copy to Audrey Wallace, Director of Development at awallace@crwa.org.
- Questions? Please call 617.540.5650 or email charles@crwa.org.
Stock Account Information:
Charles River Watershed Association
DTC #: 0235
Account #: 301-01785
Tax ID #: 04-6136989
Matthew R. Williams
RBC Wealth Management
9 Trafalgar Square STE 200
Nashua, NH 03063
p 603.577.4908
e matt.williams@rbc.org
Qualified Charitable Distribution
- When planning your IRA withdrawal strategy, you may want to consider making charitable donations through a QCD. In addition to the benefits of giving to charity, a QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income, which is unlike regular withdrawals from an IRA. Keeping your taxable income lower may reduce the impact to certain tax credits and deductions, including Social Security and Medicare. If you are 70½ or older, you are eligible to make a QCD.
- If you are interested, please contact Carrie O'Connor at coconnor@crwa.org
check to see if your employer matches gifts
- Your company may be able to DOUBLE your IMPACT! Make sure to check to see if your employer has a gift matching program. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions or volunteer hours made by their employees
Matching Gift Company |
Match Ratio |
Maximum Match Amount |
Apple |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
Google |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
The Home Depot |
1:1 |
$3,000 |
Disney |
1:1 |
$25,000 |
Cocoa-Cola |
2:1 |
$20,000 |
General Electric |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
BP |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
Microsoft |
1:1 |
$15,000 |
JPMorgan |
1:1 |
$1,000 |
Verizon |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
Soros Fund Management |
2:1 |
$100,000 |
Johnson & Johnson |
2:1 |
$20,000 |
ExxonMobil |
2:1 |
$7,500 |
IBM |
1:1 |
$7,500 |
State Farm |
1:1 |
$3,000 |
Chevron |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
Starbucks |
1:1 |
$1,500 |
American Express |
2:1 |
$8,000 |
Merck & Co. |
1:1 |
$30,000 |
State Street Corporation |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
Baxter International |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
Gap Corporation |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
Salesforce |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
Visa |
1:1 |
$5,000 |
Cisco Systems |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
HP |
1:1 |
$2,500 |
Dell |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
Intel |
1:1 |
$10,000 |
General Mills |
2:1 |
$1,000 |
Motorola Solutions |
1:1 |
$7,500 |
amazon smile!
Whether you shop on Amazon once in a while or all the time, there is a way to support Charles River Watershed Association every time you shop, at no additional cost to you!
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same Amazon you have come to know, with the bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of YOUR choice: Charles River Watershed Association!
How to sign up for AmazonSmile
How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:
Special Tip: Add a bookmark to make it easier to shop at smile.amazon.com
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you will find the same Amazon you have come to know, with the bonus that AmazonSmile will donate a portion of the eligible purchase price to the charity of YOUR choice: Charles River Watershed Association!
How to sign up for AmazonSmile
How to use AmazonSmile on a web browser:
- Visit smile.amazon.com
- Sign in with the same account you use for Amazon.com
- Search for Charles River Watershed Association and click on the "Select" button
- Start shopping! Remember to check out at smile.amazon.com to generate donations for CRWA!
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Gift of Crypto
- We are excited to announce that we are now able to accept cryptocurrency donations including Bitcoin, USD Coin, and Ethereum. Please contact crypto@every.org if donating with a different coin and the donation is valued at $5,000 or more. The donation process is easy and simple through Every.org. Try it out by clicking the link below!
- Every.org is a 501(c)(3) charity building an accessible giving infrastructure to help every person and organization use technology for good. It provides free online fundraising tools for nonprofits to accept appreciated assets such as cryptocurrency and stock.
Questions? Contact charles@crwa.org
WHY GIVE TO CRWA? |
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Over the past fifty years, the Charles River has had a remarkable resurgence. The river is now full of life. It is a source of recreation and a readily available connection to the natural world for Boston residents. It is home to hundreds of ecosystems and more than 8,000 acres of wetlands have been protected forever from development as part of the Natural Valley Storage Project.
This resurgence has caused a false sense of “mission accomplished.” The truth is that new and mounting pressures, due to a changing climate, are threatening the health of the Charles. For a river intertwined with 80 miles of bustling civilization, “clean” is not an endpoint, it’s a verb—and it’s our unwavering mission.
We’re ready for the challenge, but we need YOUR help.
Join us in our mission and invest in CRWA today! Give us the ability to develop and implement strategies based on science, advocacy, and the law to address these issues head-on with green infrastructure, water quality monitoring, education, policy changes, and more.
This resurgence has caused a false sense of “mission accomplished.” The truth is that new and mounting pressures, due to a changing climate, are threatening the health of the Charles. For a river intertwined with 80 miles of bustling civilization, “clean” is not an endpoint, it’s a verb—and it’s our unwavering mission.
We’re ready for the challenge, but we need YOUR help.
Join us in our mission and invest in CRWA today! Give us the ability to develop and implement strategies based on science, advocacy, and the law to address these issues head-on with green infrastructure, water quality monitoring, education, policy changes, and more.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION |
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COVID-19 has made our move toward paperless acknowledgments of donations even more timely. If you have not updated your contact information recently, this is a great time to do so! Please email charles@crwa.org with your updated contact information. If we do not currently have your email, please know that your tax receipt will be coming through direct mail and please allow time for processing.
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