Through regional collaboration, environmental enforcement, and sustained investment, the Charles has become one of the cleanest urban rivers in the country. But can we keep it that way? Even better, why not set our ambitions high for a river that’s fully swimmable.
Charles River
Posted inEnvironment
$120 million sewer project marks Lynn’s latest effort to improve water quality, fix its long-polluted coastline
A collection of cities on the North Shore (and across Massachusetts) have historically combined sewer systems where both wastewater and stormwater come through shared pipes. During heavy rains, the excess flow bypasses the treatment plants where it is supposed to be cleaned and is instead discharged into local bodies of water to prevent backups in people’s homes.
Posted inOpinion
Next MRWA leader must have vision for tackling regional flooding risks, clean-up of Charles and Mystic rivers
We must hire a new MWRA executive director who is committed to finishing the job of cleaning our major waterways from these polluting combined sewer overflows.
Posted inEnvironment
Full of crap: Climate change could cause more sewage pollution for rivers, lakes, and beaches
“The Charles is a beloved resource. People should be able to use it without worrying about getting sick. As our climate changes and it gets hotter, people should be able to swim there.”
Posted inTransportation
New option for Pike redesign
THE PANEL OF experts tasked with redesigning a 1,500 foot stretch of the Massachusetts Turnpike and rail tracks running along the Charles River has thrown a new wrinkle into the […]
