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

colors of Charles River birds... which palette is your favorite? 🎨 #nature #birds #colors

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!

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.

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-...

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...

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-...

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

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...

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...

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!

Friendly reminder to please stay safe and OFF the frozen Charles 🙏

This #BlackHistoryMonth we want to highlight the history, achievements, and contributions of Black environmentalists of the past and present. 🌱

We at CRWA are happy to be cheering on our Charles River watershed locals this Winter Olympics! 🎉 Photo credit: Team USA

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

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!

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...

Enjoying the snow!! ⛄ Photo credit: Volunteer Photographer Michael Hayes

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/...

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

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

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

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

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...

Views from the field ❄️❄️❄️ Bogastow Brook in Millis

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...

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

Something about the way the Charles reflects lights in the winter... Photo by John Mazzotta

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!

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...

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

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

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.

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)

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

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...

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...

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

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

The council is deliberating...

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)

Are you looking to kick-start your career in water? Apply for an internship with CRWA! We're hiring a: 💧 GIS Climate & Restoration Intern 💧 Community Engagement Intern 💧 Volunteer Engagement Intern 💧 Climate Communications Intern Apply today: crwa.org/employment

Happy November! 🍂 📷: Dani Brewer

The Massachusetts Water Resource Authority proposed declassifying the Charles River as a swimmable waterway at a Wednesday meeting that would allow continued sewer discharges into the river. Taylor M. Bierwerth and Risha Sinha report. www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

A crisp fall morning in New England www.universalhub.com/2025/crisp-f... #Boston #CharlesRiver #MillenniumPark #mist

Oct. 31, 2025 | The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) on Wednesday proposed a plan that would allow for sewage to continue to be dumped into the Charles River forever. (1/3)

What an inspiring day at the State House at the Rally to Protect Animals from Rodenticides! We testified in support of An Act Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment & An Act Responding to the Threat of Invasive Species. Thank you to all the advocates who joined in support. #mapoli

Take action for our watershed and all who call it home! 🦉 On Oct. 27, we'll be at the MA State House testifying in support of An Act Restricting the Use of Rodenticides in the Environment (H965/S644). We hope to see you there! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We are excited to announce the launch of our Young Professionals Board! 🥳 Members will engage watershed communities through networking opportunities, fundraising events, and volunteer and advocacy outreach. Join our info session on Nov. 5 to learn more: www.crwa.org/events/young...