Charles River Watershed Association – Using science, advocacy, and the law to protect and restore the Charles River.


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WHAT WE DO

Using science, advocacy, and the law to protect and restore the Charles River.

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Our Areas of Focus

Climate Resilience

River Science

River Restoration

Stormwater Solutions

Education & Outreach

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Climate Resilience

Advocating for nature-based solutions, climate-smart development, and regional adaptation efforts to protect our communities and ecosystems from the impacts of climate change.

CHARLES RIVER FLOOD MODEL

CLIMATE COMPACT

CLIMATE RESILIENCE 101

RESILIENT BOSTON

drought

HEAT RESILIENCE

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River Science

Collecting robust water quality data to understand the health of our river, advocate for effective cleanup and restoration strategies, and protect public health.

VOLUNTEER MONTHLY MONITORS

FLAGGING PROGRAM

CYANOBACTERIA

BIOLOGICAL MONITORING

WATER QUALITY REPORTS & DATA

CHLORIDE MONITORING

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River Restoration

Removing defunct dams, tackling invasive species, daylighting streams, and more to restore natural ecology and build climate resilience.

invasive Species

DAM REMOVAL

STREAM RESTORATION

PRESERVING WETLANDS

ARTIFICIAL TURF

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Stormwater Solutions

Curbing stormwater pollution with green infrastructure solutions and stronger stormwater regulations to achieve a clean, resilient Charles River for future generations.

REGULATING STORMWATER POLLUTION

GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE

COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS

MILFORD TOWN PARK

MEDWAY GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

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Education & Outreach

Informing and supporting community members to advocate for laws, policies, and behaviors that build community resilience and promote well-being for all.

SCHOOL VISITS

EDUCATION RESOURCES

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