From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on April 7th, MyRWA will be joined by a group of Tufts University graduate students as part of the Water: Systems, Science and Society program. The students will present on their project surrounding the Malden River. Below is a synopsis:
"The Malden River is heavily polluted due to past industrial activities and current stormwater runoff and outflow from surrounding communities. This pollution has been preventing citizens from fully utilizing the river. In order to understand the complexity of this urban river system and to foster increased public utilization of this resource, this project pursues two different but complementary goals. The first goal is to assist the Mystic River Watershed Association with a public health assessment and risk characterization by collecting data on visitor uses, exposure pathways, potential future uses and perceptions of the Malden River. The second goal is to determine the potential impact of river restoration on property values along the Malden River and to identify the possible economic benefits to the surrounding cities. The project will primarily use interviews to identify current user groups, potential future uses and perceptions of the Malden River, as well as a comprehensive literature review on river restoration of urban waterways and the economic impacts of river restoration."
This special presentation is part of the monthly Mystic River Watershed Association Committee Meeting. After the Tufts presentation the Committee will break into two groups: the Policy Committee and the Clean Water Campaign Committee. Please join us for this free, informational meeting!
Tuesday, April 7th, 7-9:00 p.m.
Tufts University, Lincoln Filene Center, Rabb Room
