Stormwater Education Collaborative Funded
MyRWA received funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Urban Waters Program to support the development of multimedia education program to increase awareness of stormwater pollution for a regional coalition of municipalities. MyRWA was one of 22 organizations in 18 states selected to pursue community-based plans to address pollution in waterways.
Mystic River Park Improvements Launched
On Thursday, October 6, 2016 the Mystic River Watershed Association and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked-off a series of improvements to Torbert Macdonald Park in Medford. Revitalization projects include newly paved paths, phragmities removal, a volunteer stewardship program – and future amenities such as a river overlook and picnic area.
Environmental Education Internship (2017)
Walk & Talk: Mystic River Parklands
On Friday, September 30th, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) and the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) co-hosted a Walk and Talk for members of the MA Environmental Collaborative, local stakeholders, and members of the legislature.
Q&A with the new Executive Director, Patrick Herron
Macdonald Park Revitalization Kick-off Event
Massachusetts Rivers Alliance Presentation
MyRWA is thrilled to announce Massachusetts Rivers Alliance Executive Director, Julia Blatt, as a guest speaker at the October 4th Committee Meeting. Please join us!
We look forward to learning more about the Alliance and how we can support each other’s work. Come explore how we can enhance our effectiveness as clean water advocates.
This presentation is part of the Mystic River Watershed Association’s monthly Committee Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 4, 2016 at Tufts University, Tisch College of Citizenship & Public Service, Lincoln Filene Hall, Rabb Room, 10 Upper Campus Road, Medford. Free and open to the public!
MyRWA Receives Grant to Address Stormwater in Arlington
MyRWA is pleased to share the announcement of funding through the 319 Nonpoint Source Competitive Grants Program for the Egerton Road Green Infrastructure Demonstration Project in Arlington. The project includes two curb extension bioretention basins at the Egerton Road/Herbert Road intersection - a site previously identified as best meeting technical criteria and community needs by a 604b‐funded development study. These bioretention basins will beautify the streetscape, decrease crossing distance for pedestrians, and reduce the discharge of pollutants into Alewife Brook. The project is expected to begin late spring 2017.
MyRWA and Medford funded to install green infrastructure
On Aug. 31, 2016 the Baker-Polito Administration announced $346,292 in grants to support local efforts to address and treat polluted runoff from roads and paved surfaces to protect coastal water quality. The grants, provided by the Office of Coastal Zone Management’s (CZM) Coastal Pollutant Remediation (CPR) Grant Program, were awarded to Medford, Milton, Plymouth, Salem and Yarmouth.
Medford - $125,000 - The City of Medford, in partnership with the Mystic River Watershed Association, will construct a gravel wetland to treat contaminated stormwater runoff from a municipal parking lot to reduce nutrients and sediment reaching the Mystic River. This project will improve water quality in the river, preserving critical habitat for river herring, and builds on previous work to prioritize stormwater treatment sites in the watershed.
MyRWA is thrilled to work with the City of Medford to address stormwater.
