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  • Thursday, September 27, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Champions of the Charles

    Experience a magical night at the Museum of Science on Thursday, September 27 from 6:30 – 10. Join Charles River Watershed Association for an evening of science, fun, and celebration at the Museum of Science on September 27th. We will honor Robert Zimmerman, our Executive Director, and John Sullivan of Boston and Water Sewer Commission for their tireless dedication to the Charles River.

    Guests will enjoy fabulous food and drinks by Wolfgang Puck Catering while gazing out at the Charles River from the Museum of Science. Visitors will also be able to view the Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River. Free parking available in the MOS parking garage.

    For more information or to purchase tickets ($250) by mail please visit http://www.charlesriver.org/champions

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  • Tuesday, March 22, 1:00 pm – 4th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum: Water on My Mind

    The 4th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum, hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. in honor of World Water Day, will rethink water management as the Commonwealth prepares for a changing climate.

    The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will present a game-changing plan to transform the way we manage water in our urban and suburban spaces. The forum will encourage all participants to pose questions, add their insights, and think about new designs, systems and resource uses.

    Participants may join us for one or more segment of this program on Tuesday, March 22 at the BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston. The 4th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum is brought to you thanks to our partners:

    The Office of Representative Chris Walsh
    Boston Society of Architects
    Charles River Watershed Association
    City of Boston
    MWRA (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority)
    Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC)
    Massachusetts Rivers Alliance
    Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
    Green Schools

    We have the privilege of welcoming the Commonwealth’s Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Matthew Beaton, and
    GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER from Washington,DC Wenonah Hauter (pictured below), Executive Director of Food & Water Watch, author of Frackopoly. For more information visit http://foundationforagreenfuture.org/blue/4th_annual_mass_water_forum.

  • Wednesday, November 14, 6:30 pm – Groundwater Workshop

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay will host a workshop to address Groundwater Depression issues in the Back Bay and the risk of damage to house foundations on Wednesday, November 14, beginning at 6:30 pm at The French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough Street. Brian Swett, the City’s Chief of Environment and Energy, will talk about the City’s continuing commitment to resolve groundwater issues in the Back Bay. John Sullivan, Chief Engineer of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, will address efforts to overcome continuing low groundwater levels centered on Dartmouth Street. The Boston Groundwater Trust will be represented by (pictured below) Elliott Laffer, Executive Director, and Christian Simonelli, Technical and Recharge Coordinator. They will explain how to use water level data and other information posted regularly on the BGWT website, provide an update on current conditions in the Back Bay, and also talk about ways residents can recharge rain water to help raise levels.