July 7, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, recreation

Two Cyanobacteria Advisories Issued, July 7, 2017

July 7, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, recreation

Two Cyanobacteria Advisories Issued, July 7, 2017

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.

July 3, 2017

Myrwa River

volunteer

In Memoriam: "Mystic River Rick"

July 3, 2017

Myrwa River

volunteer

Mystic enthusiast and Arlington resident Rick Beinecke passed away suddenly on June 19th.

June 30, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, recreation

Cyanobacteria Monitoring Results June 27, 2017

June 30, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, recreation

Cyanobacteria Monitoring Results June 27, 2017

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.

June 30, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, restoration

Mystic River Receives A- Water Quality Grade

June 30, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, public health, restoration

Together with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) issued the 2016 Water Quality Report Card for the Mystic River watershed.

June 27, 2017

Myrwa River

events

Announcing the 2017 Photo Contest

June 27, 2017

Myrwa River

events

Give us your best shot! Photos must be taken in the Mystic River Watershed and should capture one or more of these subjects: People in Parks, Wildlife, Landscape, Recreation on the Water (i.e. canoeing).

June 15, 2017

Myrwa River

parks, events

Envisioning the Malden River of the Future

June 15, 2017

Myrwa River

parks, events

Exciting changes are underway on the Malden River - get involved to share your vision!

June 12, 2017

Myrwa River

recreation

Paddle Boston Opens Mystic River Location in Somerville

June 12, 2017

Myrwa River

recreation

Paddle Boston Opens Mystic River Location in Somerville

Somerville Parks & Recreation Department to oversee maintenance, increase programming at Blessing of the Bay Boathouse.

June 6, 2017

Myrwa River

herring, advocacy

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Winchester Fish Ladder

June 6, 2017

Myrwa River

herring, advocacy

River herring now have access to additional spawning and nursery habitat thanks to the installation of a fish ladder at the Center Falls Dam in Winchester Center.

June 1, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, advocacy, public health, volunteer

A Victory for Clean Water: Citizen Science Data Leads to Change

June 1, 2017

Myrwa River

pollution, advocacy, public health, volunteer

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Administrative Order on Consent with the Town of Belmont over years of water quality damages. Over the next five years the town has agreed to make a significant investment in repairs to its storm water system.

May 25, 2017

Myrwa River

events, herring

Run, herring, run! Run for the Herring!

May 25, 2017

Myrwa River

events, herring

With beautiful weather more than 325 racers participated in the 5K road race or the 3, 9 or 12 mile paddling races along the Mystic River in Medford and Somerville on May 20th. Read more, see event photos and race results!