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It’s Heat Preparedness Week!

WebEXTREME HEAT ISN’T COMING––IT’S HERE. In 2022, Boston recorded the hottest 30-day stretch in history, and saw four major heatwaves with temperatures …

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Consider the Culverts — Charles River Watershed Association

WebCharles River. Charles River Watershed Association’s mission is to use science, advocacy, and the law to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and …

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CRWA Accelerates Work to Restore the Charles River

WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 23, 2023. BOSTON, MA––Charles River Watershed Association is pleased to announce the organization will accelerate its …

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Charles River Watershed Association

WebWe work to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed using science, advocacy, and the law by developing science-based strategies to increase …

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Charles River Watershed Association Growing! Announces New …

WebOCTOBER 5, 2022: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BOSTON– Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is pleased to announce the addition of several new staff members, …

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Heat — Charles River Watershed Association

WebExtreme heat is a major public health crisis. Extreme heat isn’t coming––it’s here. In 2022, Boston recorded the hottest 30-day stretch in history, and saw four major heatwaves with …

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Our Story — Charles River Watershed Association

WebFormed in 1965 by a group of concerned citizens who raised alarm about the declining health of the Charles River, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is one of the …

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Flagging Program — Charles River Watershed Association

WebThe Flagging Program provides live water quality alerts through a system of color-coded flags to indicate whether or not the Charles River is safe for recreation at twelve locations …

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The grades are in–see how water quality fared in your favorite …

WebWHAT DO THE GRADES TELL US? Based on our data collected by community science volunteers, the report card grades show the percentage of time …

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Benthic Macroinvertebrates — Charles River Watershed Association

WebTracking the health of our ecosystem. Each year, we bring together over one hundred volunteers to sample Benthic Macroinvertebrates (BMI) and conduct Habitat …

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Cyanobacteria — Charles River Watershed Association

WebCyanobacteria, also known as blue-green or toxic algae, are naturally occurring microorganisms found in our rivers, lakes, and ponds. Excess phosphorus from …

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Exciting New Bill Promises to Generate $55 Million Annually to …

WebBOSTON, MA––The importance of outdoor recreation cannot be overstated––thriving, accessible parks, rivers, forests, and trails create healthier …

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Supreme Court Slashes Clean Water Act Protections

WebFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 25, 2023. BOSTON, MA––Today, the U.S. Supreme Court slashed critical federal protections for wetlands, streams, and rivers …

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The Flagging Program is Back! — Charles River Watershed …

WebBefore you head out on the water, check out our water quality alerts to be sure the Charles River is safe.. Just last weekend, heavy rain caused several Combined …

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Rep. Thomas Stanley, City Officials, Charles River Watershed

WebNOVEMBER 17, 2023: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. WALTHAM, MA––On November 17th, 2023 at 2PM, Representative Thomas Stanley will join Charles River …

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Charles River Climate Compact Receives Funding for Regional …

WebOCTOBER 17, 2022: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. BOSTON– Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) announced today that it was recently awarded a three-year, …

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Medway Green Infrastructure Designs Complete!

WebCharles River Watershed Association and Town of Medway have completed designs for green stormwater infrastructure at Medway High School and Middle School …

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Cyanobacteria Visual Monitoring — Charles River Watershed …

WebDo you walk, bike, or paddle along the Charles? Do you wonder how you can help our river? Cyanobacteria are naturally occurring organisms that in high quantities, are toxic to …

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