Charles River Watershed Association Interview

Climate change affects every single one of us: be it through food production, recurrent flooding or displacement of populations. The passage of water is an extremely impactful part of this process. 

Charles River Watershed Association strives to protect and restore the Charles River in Boston and its watershed lands, through science, advocacy and law.

Find out how you can join the movement for a greener planet.

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March 6, 2021

A Watershed Moment that Can’t Be Ignored

#143 Great.com Talks With... Charles River Watershed Association

The Charles River snakes an 80-mile course from Hopkinton to Boston, flowing through 23 communities and collecting water from a total land area of 308 square miles. It has infamously been known for its murky, polluted and fetid waters, a municipal dump for raw sewage. In this episode, we spoke with Emily Norton from the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) about their efforts to restore the Charles River and create ‘Blue Cities’ by providing solutions to outdated infrastructure. 

Restoring Natural Hydrology through Green Infrastructure 

It is a great accomplishment that the sewage levels of the Charles River have already been reduced by over 95%. Norton explains that the biggest challenges they now face are storm water run-off, which carries trash and harmful substances such as gasoline and fertilizer into the waterways. Thus, an investment in green infrastructure is essential; creating rain gardens, permeable pavers and bioswales, so that the water is captured and naturally cleansed by the soil before it reaches the river. These nature-based solutions help to build resilience into the landscape and are often the most cost-effective way to tackle the climate challenge. 

Listen to the whole interview to find out how you can become more climate-conscious. You can also read more about the Campaign for the Charles River or apply to be a volunteer. You are not alone in your fight for a greener planet.

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