The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) received a financial boost with a $20,000 grant from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (the Trust). This funding will enable MyRWA to continue the TMDL Program.
There is no denying that human health and the environment are connected. And it was through this concern about protecting human health that Minka became interested in her local environment.
The park's new “River Overlook” – once a collection area for removed water chestnut – will feature a picnic area, boat launch and long seat wall with engravings of local animals.
As part of its 45th anniversary celebration this year, MyRWA has created the Mystic Quest, a fun way to explore, discover and enjoy the watershed however you wish.
Testing by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that there were cyanobacteria cell counts above state thresholds in the Mystic River near Blessing of the Bay in Somerville and in Upper Mystic Lake.
Of the nine samples screened, six--from the Mystic River and Upper Mystic Lake--showed evidence of elevated levels of phyocyanin, the photosynthetic pigment in cyanobacteria.
MyRWA submitted an application to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) in Somerville to redesign and revitalize the Blessing of the Bay Park. If you’re a Somerville resident and this is important to you – please have your voice heard!
