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Charles River Watershed Association

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Using science, advocacy, and the law to protect and restore the #CharlesRiver since 1965. 🌊 crwa.org 🔗 linktr.ee/crwa

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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🦠 Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, grow rapidly when bodies of water experience high phosphorus levels, hotter temperatures, and stagnant conditions. In the Charles, cyanobacterial blooms are a symptom of excess stormwater pollution and degraded ecology.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
MA Dept. of Public Health announced yesterday that there is a cyanobacteria bloom in the Lower Basin of the Charles River downstream of Harvard Bridge (a.k.a. Mass Ave Bridge). People and pets should avoid contact with water.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Check out this great new WBUR article on dam removal: "The future of the region’s storms is unpredictable, and the window for addressing hazardous dams is shrinking, warned Lisa Kumpf, river restoration director at the Charles River Watershed Association." 👇 www.wbur.org/news/2026/05...
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Mass. removed more than a dozen dams last year. Hundreds more are considered hazardous
The fight over Hager Pond Dam in Marlborough is a window into the hundreds of “high hazard” dams in Massachusetts that no longer serve any purpose.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Did you know there are at least 25 known fish species within the Charles River ecosystem? 🐟🐠 📷 Volunteer photographer Dylan Jacques-Fero spotted this Redbreast Sunfish in Needham!
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Cormorants gather at Watertown Dam to eat the migrating herring! 🐟 Stop by the dam to see the fish, and join us Sunday, May 17, to celebrate their annual migration at our Herring Festival: www.crwa.org/events/2026-... Photo credit: Kathy Diamond
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
colors of Charles River birds... which palette is your favorite? 🎨 #nature #birds #colors
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our 27th Annual Earth Day cleanup over the weekend! 🌎 We saw amazing attendance, beautiful weather, and LOTS of trash removed from our watershed -- you know what they say, many hands make light work!
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Some good news for your feed 🎉 After 2 years of ongoing off-and-on drought, normal conditions have returned to the Southeast and Western Regions of the state! With recent rainfall and snowmelt, drought indices are improving across the board.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We are #hiring a Major Gifts Officer (MGO) to help drive our next phase of growth. 🎉 If you are a goal-oriented fundraiser who leads with empathy, thrives in a collaborative culture, and is eager to build a best-in-class major gifts program, apply today! www.crwa.org/major-gifts-...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) is donating $100,000 to local non-profits, and they want you to help them decide on the awardees! WSB customers and non-customers can vote for the non-profit of their choice to receive up to $15,000. 🗳 Vote today! watertownsavings.com/community/cu...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for Water Quality Monitoring Grant funding, which will support our River Science team in monitoring dissolved oxygen levels, water temperature, and conductivity in our streams and tributaries! 🎉 Read the press release: www.mass.gov/news/healey-...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Herring count season starts next month! 🐟🐟🐟 Join our training session on April 7 to learn everything you need to know about being a fish counting volunteer. 🔗 Sign up using the link in our bio #volunteer #boston #herring
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Just three weeks until our 60th Annual Meeting! 🥂 Each year, we connect with fellow river lovers at our Annual Meeting for an evening of inspiration. We hope you can join us! Get your tickets today: www.crwa.org/events/annua...
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CRWA’s 60th Annual Meeting — Charles River Watershed Association
We are thrilled to be in-person on Thursday, March 26th at 6PM for an evening full of inspiration! Thank you to our friends at MIT for providing their beautiful space.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Celebrate six decades of progress at CRWA’s 60th Annual Meeting! 🎉 Each spring, we look forward to connecting with you and other river lovers at our Annual Meeting. Join us at the MIT Welcome Center on Thursday, March 26th, at 6 PM for an evening full of inspiration! 🔗 www.crwa.org/events/annua...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌱 Throughout the week, we'll provide educational resources on invasive plants in the Charles River watershed and what you can do to help. Stay tuned!
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Friendly reminder to please stay safe and OFF the frozen Charles 🙏
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It's important to remember that racial justice and climate justice are inseparable. If we want a just, resilient future, we must center the voices of communities most affected by environmental racism and ensure everyone has equal access to clean air, water, land, and opportunity.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This #BlackHistoryMonth we want to highlight the history, achievements, and contributions of Black environmentalists of the past and present. 🌱
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
We at CRWA are happy to be cheering on our Charles River watershed locals this Winter Olympics! 🎉 Photo credit: Team USA
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
We are now accepting applications for summer internships! We are seeking a... 💧 Restoration Engagement Intern 💧 Watershed Science Intern 💧 Environmental Law & Policy Intern 💧 Development Intern Apply at crwa.org/employment
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Next week, registration opens for the Charles River Earth Day Cleanup! 🌎 For more than 25 years, volunteers across the Charles River watershed have gathered for one of the country's most extensive Earth Day cleanups. This #volunteeropportunity is a great way to have fun and make a difference!
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
What do Massachusetts residents think about clean water and climate resilience? Join us to find out! 🌊 🗓️: Thursday, January 29 ⏰: 7 PM — 8 PM 💻: Virtually via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Enjoying the snow!! ⛄ Photo credit: Volunteer Photographer Michael Hayes
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Flooding can occur in snow, as well as rain! ❄ If you see flooding in your neighborhood this weekend, let us know! Take this survey to help Boston make informed decisions on flood reduction strategies and green infrastructure to keep our neighborhoods safe: www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is excited to announce that it will receive $500,000 in federal funding to work with communities to identify and advance effective flood reduction opportunities in the Charles River watershed. Read the press release: bit.ly/45pyZxv
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CRWA Awarded $500K in Federal Funding to Help Protect Watershed Communities from Flooding (Press Release) — Charles River Watershed Association
BOSTON, MA – Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is excited to announce that it will receive $500,000 in federal funding  to work with communities to identify and advance effective flood ...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
As CRWA's Senior Restoration Associate said, "We are deeply grateful for the guidance and information that has already been shared with us and are excited to continue partnering with local stakeholders to shape this work.” 🔗 Read the full press release: www.boston.gov/news/healey-... 3/3
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Boston $400,000 in MVP Action Grant Funds
BOSTON — January 12, 2026 — The City of Boston announced it has received a $400,000 climate resilience grant to develop restoration plans for Mass Audubon’s Boston Nature Center wetland and a portion ...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
CRWA has been collaborating with Mattapan community members, the City of Boston, and Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center to reimagine and restore Canterbury Brook, a tributary of the Charles River watershed. 2/3
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
On January 12, the City of Boston announced it received a $400,000 climate resilience grant to develop restoration plans for Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center wetland and a portion of Canterbury Brook that flows through the Boston Nature Center and an adjacent parcel. 🎉 1/3
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We hope to see you at our climate social! Join us to hear from the Boston Community-Based Flood Resilience project team and community partners. There will be free food, resources, giveaways, and printmaking activities. We hope to see you there! 🔗 www.crwa.org/events/green...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Views from the field ❄️❄️❄️ Bogastow Brook in Millis
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We are #hiring a Stormwater Program Manager ☔ Apply to lead projects that aim to reduce stormwater pollution across the watershed! Learn more and apply: www.crwa.org/stormwater-p...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Give the gift of a CRWA membership this holiday season! Simply add a dedication when donating to make a gift in honor of your river-loving family member, friend, or colleague. *Note that not all gift notifications may arrive before the holidays. Visit crwa.org/donate 📸: Jake Jacobson
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Something about the way the Charles reflects lights in the winter... Photo by John Mazzotta
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
The numbers are in! Thanks to the help of more than 500 volunteers, this invasive removal season, we removed: 🌱 59, 290 lbs of water chestnuts 🌱 4,660 lbs of bittersweet vines This was our second season hand-pulling water chestnuts from Redwing Bay in Needham, and we've seen incredible results!
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
ICYMI: Listen to CRWA's Executive Director Emily Norton on Boston Public Radio for a conversation on combined sewer overflows: www.youtube.com/live/VHmT_Ul...
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Boston Public Radio & The Culture Show Live Monday December 8, 2025
YouTube video by GBH News
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It's Giving Tuesday! Thank you to those who have given towards a clean, resilient Charles River! Our work to reduce pollution, manage invasive plants, and advocate for climate-resilient legislation is only possible thanks to YOUR generosity. Donate today and double your impact crwa.org/donate
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW! Do you walk along the Charles? Paddle on the river? Live nearby? If you love the Charles River and want to help protect it, support our end-of-year fundraising goal of raising $60,000 to celebrate 60 years of impact, and your gift will be doubled. #GivingTuesday
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
We’re only ONE WEEK away from Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement, a time for people to invest in the things they care about. This #GivingTuesday, we hope you’ll consider investing in a clear Charles River.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Beautiful pic! 🦆
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
“We need a seat at the table in the federal case, where decisions are going to be made about how to deal with MWRA’s failure to comply with its current obligations to reduce CSOs.” says CRWA's ED, Emily Norton: www.crwa.org/river-curren... (2/2)
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Watershed groups seek to intervene in court proceedings following MWRA’s proposal to dump more sewage in Charles and Mystic Rivers (Press Release) — Charles River Watershed Association
Three weeks after the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) proposed a plan that would allow for untreated sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles and Mystic Rivers forever, making p...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Three weeks after the MWRA proposed a plan that would allow for untreated sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles and Mystic Rivers forever, watershed groups filed a motion in court on Tuesday to intervene in the ongoing federal lawsuit that led to the cleanup of Boston Harbor (1/2)
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Massachusetts DCR is hosting a community meeting to present possible future design alternatives for modifications to the Watertown Dam, including potential dam removal. We hope to see you there! 🗓️ Thursday, November 20, 2025 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St, Watertown
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The public has been loud and clear: No More Sewage In The Charles! New article by @bostonglobe.com: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/m...
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MWRA board tables vote on Charles River sewage proposal - The Boston Globe
Officials have worked for decades to stem the periodic release of street runoff and sewage overflows into the Charles.
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Following a wave of public outrage over the MWRA's recently proposed plan to allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever, the MWRA Board of Directors has tabled a scheduled vote on the proposal at its Nov. 19 meeting. Read the press release: www.crwa.org/river-curren...
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Water Authority Board Tables Vote on Proposal to Dump Sewage in Charles River Forever (Press Release) — Charles River Watershed Association
Following a wave of public outrage over the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) recently-proposed plan to allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever, the MWR...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
For 60 years, we've worked to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed. We've accomplished a lot this year, all thanks to you! Whether you volunteer with us, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a donation to support our work, you are a vital part of CRWA. 💙 More at crwa.org
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
A week from now, the MWRA Board of Directors will vote on a proposal to discharge sewage into the Charles River, forever. Join our free webinar tonight at 6:30 pm to hear from CRWA experts about this proposal, why the Board should reject it, and how you can influence their vote: bit.ly/csowebinar2
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The council is deliberating...
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Join us for one of these two webinars to learn what the proposed plan entails, why the board should reject it, and what you can do to influence their vote. RSVP: crwa.org/events (2/2)
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Charles River Watershed Association @crwa.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. The MWRA Board of Directors will vote on the proposal on November 19. We need your help to let them know this is unacceptable. (1/2)
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EVENTS — Charles River Watershed Association
Get involved with us! Explore our upcoming signature events, volunteer opportunities, informational tours, and more.
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