upcoming events

Feb 9
Arlington Rain Garden Community Meeting, 7pm
Senior Center ground floor conference room, 27 Maple St., Arlington

Feb 13
Herring Run and Paddle Planning Meeting, 7pm
20 Academy St., 2nd floor, Arlington
RSVP here

March 6
Committee Meeting, 7-9pm
Tufts University, Lincoln Filene Center Rabb Room, Medford

Presentation of MyRWA's new Herring Monitoring Program

March 13
Flatbread Pizza Doughraiser, 5-11pm
45 Day St., Davis Sq., Somerville

March 17
Herring Monitoring Training
More info coming soon!

March 22
Work of 1000 Civic Engagement Program, film and discussion, 7pm
Capitol Theatre, 204 Mass. Ave., Arlington

 

WATERSHED ISSUES 

The Mystic River Watershed has a long history of industrialization, that while allowing our communities to prosper economically has resulted in a legacy of contamination that continues to effect our waterbodies today.  As we proceed to learn about these effects, we are seeing slight improvements in water quality. View the pages listed below for additional information about issues currently impacting the Mystic River Watershed.

 

SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS (SSO's)

An active SSOSanitary sewer overflows, or SSOs, are discharges of raw sewage into surrounding water sources and communities that pose as a substantial public health risk. MyRWA addresses SSOs through data management, advocacy and outreach. Click here for more information on SSO's.

 

 

COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOWS (CSO's)

CSO occuring in the WatershedHave you ever wondered if it is safe to swim or boat in the Mystic River? Some days, especially after a heavy rain, a swimming or boating advisory may be issued by the local municipality. Click here for more information on CSO's.

 

 

 

WATER CHESTNUT

European Water ChestnutThe Mystic River Watershed hosts many invasive species, or non-native species that negatively impact the ecosystem such as the Water Chestnut. Click here for more information on Water Chestnuts and other invasives. Click this link for the Groundwork Somerville & Americorp Water Chestnut Removal Project details.

 

STORMWATER & RUN-OFF

Litter in the streetStormwater and Run-off (Non-Point Source Pollution) is a major cause of water pollution in the Mystic River and its tributaries, affecting fisheries, habitat quality, flora and fauna, and the overall beauty of the river. Click here for more information on Non-Point Source pollution.

 

 

FISH CONSUMPTION 

Are the fish contaminated? Check out the Public Health Fish Advisory to find out more about the health of fish in the Mystic River. Click here for more information on the Fish Consumption Advisory page.

 

 

 SUPERFUND SITES

Toxic Waste resulting in a Superfund SiteThe Mystic River Watershed is home to three EPA sanctioned Superfund sites, or areas of toxic waste. Learn more about Superfund sites and what is being done to clean them up here. Click here for more information on Superfund Sites in the Mystic River Watershed.

 

 

 

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