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  • Thursday, July 16, 12:00 noon – Charles River Watershed Association Virtual Annual Meeting

    It feels like the decision to postpone the Charles River Watershed Association Annual Meeting in March was both just yesterday and years ago. But it’s now the start of summer. Here is the press release:

    We hope you’ll join us Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 PM (EST) on Zoom for our virtual Annual Meeting from the comfort of your home. We are fortunate to have Energy & Environmental Affairs Secretary Katie Theoharides with us as we award her the Rita Barron Public Official Award for her work advancing climate resilience solutions at the municipal level with an emphasis on nature-based solutions.  As EEA Secretary, Theoharides oversees the Commonwealth’s six environmental, natural resource and energy regulatory agencies, which include the Departments of Environmental Protection, Public Utilities, Energy Resources, Conservation & Recreation, Agricultural Resources, and Fish & Game. Secretary Theoharides also serves as Chair of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the Energy Facilities Siting Board, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

    We’ve learned a lot with our Virtual Event Series and we cannot wait to connect with you in this new way. The Annual Meeting will be held virtually under the state’s emergency COVID-19 provisions (chapter 53, section 16 of the Acts of 2020), which allow for virtual member meetings during the pandemic and for 60 days thereafter.

    Register at https://www.crwa.org/annual-meeting.html

  • Saturday, April 25, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Annual Muddy River Cleanup of Charlesgate – POSTPONED

    Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and partners throughout the Charles River watershed for the Annual Charles River/Muddy River Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, from 9 – noon. 

    Give back to your community and enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Emerald Necklace parks while picking up litter, removing invasive species and assisting with park maintenance.

    Registration for the Muddy River Cleanup is open. All volunteers must indicate their preferred park on the on line form. All non-profit, family and individual volunteers must indicate the size of their volunteer group. A donation of $5 per volunteer is requested for non-profit, family and individual volunteers.

    Please contact Julia Damiano, Land Stewardship Coordinator, with any questions.

    Register on line at https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/event/mrc2020/

  • 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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  • Thursday, June 21, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Summer Solstice Dock Party

    Thursday, June 21, 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Summer Solstice Dock Party

    Celebrate the first day of summer under the stars with Charles River Watershed Association’s Friends of the Charles River! Join them on the docks of Community Boating along the Esplanade to officially welcome summer while enjoying a zesty BBQ dinner and refreshing drinks. All proceeds will go to CRWA to help support the law, science and advocacy work on the Charles River and 35 towns within its watershed.

    Catered BBQ by Wildfire Catering

    Crafted Samuel Adams Beer

    Sparkling rose

    Dancing on the docks of Community Boating

    Great networking opportunity

    Support CRWA’s work and environmental solutions to help the Greater Boston area

    CRWA’s Friends of the Charles River is an environmental hub, connecting young professionals to individuals with environmental concerns and solutions we can work on together through networking and entrepreneurial events. Our goal is to foster a network of young Charles River advocates who become more involved and knowledgeable of the local community through increased engagement events. More information about Friends of the Charles can be found here.

    Tickets are $75. Payments can be made via phone (781-788-0007) or mail (190 Park Road, Weston, MA 02493) to avoid processing fee. If you wish to purchase online, click HERE.

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  • Thursday, March 22, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – 2018 Emerald Necklace Conservancy Annual Meeting

    Join the Emerald Necklace Conservancy on Thursday, March 22 at the Landmark Center, 8th floor, 401 Park Drive, in celebration of its 20th anniversary. Hosted by Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek, the Annual Meeting, Parks as Infrastructure for Living, will feature a series of succinct presentations from area thought leaders on the multifaceted role of parks in the urban setting. Topics and speakers include:

    Water
    Pallavi Kalia Mande, Charles River Watershed Association

    Infrastructure
    Dan Adams & Marie Law Adams, LANDING STUDIO

    Access
    Peter Costa & Alyson Fletcher, Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates

    Art
    Jen Mergel, Public Art Curator

    RSVP at https://www.emeraldnecklace.org/events/annualmeeting/ by March 15! Doors open at 5:30, and at 6 pm the series of seven minute presentations will begin. At 7, there will be a reception and conversation. Come to the from entrance of the Landmark Center (the old Sears Building for those who remember that far back). Parking is $15 with event validation. Host Sponsor is Samuels & Associates, and FOCUS Real Estate also is a sponsor of this event.

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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.

  • Saturday, April 16, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Earth Day Charles River Cleanup

    The 12th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup takes place at all sites along the Charles River and its tributaries on Saturday, April 16, from 9 am – noon. To volunteer on the Esplanade and the parkland up to the River Bridge, contact Jessica Blohm at The Esplanade Association by calling 617-227-0365, or contact the Charles River Watershed Association at 781-788-0007, ext. 303.