WATER CHESTNUT REMOVAL PROJECT
Eradication efforts of water chestnuts, an invasive plant clogging the Mystic River and elsewhere in the watershed, have been ongoing since 2010. MyRWA is aggressively combating water chestnuts by partnering with municipalities, local environmental organizations, boat clubs, corporations and community members. If you would like to get your workplace, community organization, church, club or neighborhood involved please contact Andy Hrycyna, Water Chestnut Project Coordinator, at Andy@MysticRiver.org or 857-928-9964.
Read more about water chestnuts in the Mystic River Watershed.
Calling all Volunteers!
Volunteers are needed to assist in removal efforts both by boat (in a canoe) and on shore. 2013 Community hand-pulling days are set for July 13th and August 3rd, and all supplies are provided. Boats are limited so please register in advance! Click here for the Water Chestnut Removal Event SIGN UP FORM.
Saturday, July 13th
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Mystic River Reservation, across from Whole Foods Medford, 2151 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA [MAP HERE]
Saturday, August 3rd
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA
Photo by David Mussina. 8/4/12 water chestnut removal event at Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, Somerville.
View photos of past water chesntut removal events here!
Thanks to the many helping hands that make this work possible!
MyRWA would like to thank the following for their support of the water chestnut removal efforts:
City of Medford
City of Somerville
Federal Realty Investment Trust
Groundwork Somerville
Friends of the Mystic River
Riverside Yacht Club
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
MA Department of Conservation and Recreation
