Professional Documents
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2, SUMMER 2001
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BU Sailing Pavilion hosphorus is a threat to bottom. These organic sediments
Under Scrutiny the health and beauty of slowly fill in the impoundments
the Charles and other and could potentially release
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Massachusetts rivers. phosphorus back to the river even
Although CRWA has worked hard if new phosphorus sources to the
Clean-Up Draws Hundreds to improve water quality in the river were all eliminated. These
Page 4 Charles, nutrients, especially potential long-term problems
phosphorus, are still a water mean that inaction now will
‘Iron Man’ Wins quality problem. lengthen the recov-
6th Run of the Charles Much of the Upper These potential ery time of the river.
Page 5 Charles River is Both
classified as a 303(d)
long-term prob- stormwater runoff
Test Soil Before Fertilizing “impaired water lems mean that and industrial
Page 6 body” under the inaction now will discharges contribute
Federal Clean Water to the phosphorus
lengthen the
Act due to excessive loads. The primary
Watch for Our nutrients. recovery time of industrial source of
Water Quality Flags Excessive the river. phosphorus to the
Page 7 phosphorus exacer- river is from waste-
bates growth of water lilies, algae, water treatment facilities
News Bits from Up and other aquatic plants, especially (WWTFs). The WWTF phospho-
and Down the River in slow-flowing waters behind rus load is particularly harmful
Pages 8-9 dams. The Charles has twenty because the phosphorus is prima-
dams along its length and many rily in the form of orthophos-
Are Fish Safe to eat? have excessive aquatic plant phate, which is easily absorbed by
Page 10 growth. EPA’s interim water aquatic plants. The discharge is
quality guidelines for phosphorus continuous, so the impact is
suggest that phosphorus concentra- augmented in the summertime
Two Oil Spills Contained tions should be less than 0.05 parts when river flows are low and
Page 11 per million (ppm) in flowing aquatic growth is fast due to
reaches and less than 0.03 ppm favorable weather.
New Web Site Launched behind a dam. Last fall, EPA revised the
Page 12 Besides being unsightly and phosphorus permit limit for the
interfering with boating, excessive six WWTFs in our watershed.
Don’t Dismantle MDC aquatic plants create a subtle The summertime total phosphorus
Page 13 problem. As plants grow they limit was lowered from 1.0 ppm to
absorb phosphorus, then they die 0.2 ppm. The stricter limit reflects
and the decaying plant material (continued on page 2)
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hen Marty Sender passed away last seems to be an obvious solution however,
December, the Charles River lost one there are currently few cost-effective ways to
of its true friends, best neighbors and lower effluent limits. An immediate method
most ardent admirers. I was privi- is to reduce the source load to the WWTFs.
leged to serve on the CRWA Board of Directors with Phosphorus sources to the WWTFs are from
Marty from his first meeting in November 1992. We human and food waste, automatic
were both sons of Western Pennsylvania who ended dishwashing detergents, and polyphosphates
up falling in love with the Charles River — a far cry used to control corrosion in the water supply
from Lake Erie and the mightier Allegheny and systems. The one source that obviously could
Monongehela Rivers of our youth. Marty was my be controlled is automatic dishwasher deter-
set of eyes on the Charles, watching for ice out in the gent. Using conservative assumptions,
coves or monitoring the growth (and demise) of CRWA estimates that 9 to 34% of the phos-
river-choking nuisance plants. On my numerous phorus load to domestic WWTFs is from
canoe paddles up and down the river, I looked automatic dishwasher detergents. Less conser-
forward to spotting Marty on, in, or near the river vative assumptions yield numbers in excess of
and talking to him about our mutual friend. 50%.
After Marty’s memorial service I spoke with
Newton Mayor David Cohen about creating a lasting So What Can We Do?
memorial so that others could come to appreciate the CRWA submitted a comment letter
river in the many ways that Marty did. Over the last recommending support for Senate Bill No.
several months CRWA, Mayor Cohen, Doug Dixon 1114. The act closes a loophole in the phos-
of the Newton Conservators, Dan Driscoll of the phorus environmental regulations that ex-
Metropolitan District Commission, and Robin empt dishwasher detergents from the laws
Young, representing Marty’s friends from Evening governing other detergents. Non-phosphate
Magazine, have developed and will support a plan to automatic dishwashing detergents are available
honor Marty. in Massachusetts although they can be more
The plan is to create the Marty Sender expensive. Until this law becomes effective,
Greenway which will run from Lyons Field in CRWA recommends that you use the dish-
Auburndale, along the east side of Ware’s Cove washer conservatively or even better, switch
through Flowed Meadow to Forest Grove in to a brand that contains minimal phosphorus
Waltham. The entrance in Auburndale will be (e.g. Shakelee or Seventh Generation).
marked with engraved granite markers. A bench and CRWA recently embarked on a Total
engraved boulder will be placed overlooking his Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) project
beloved Ware’s Cove. Tasteful plantings will be funded by EPA and DEP. The TMDL
placed around the pillars, bench and boulder areas. project will use intensive monitoring and
Our goal is to complete the project this year. modeling to quantify the nutrient load
From the greenway one will be able to travel many contributions of stormwater and wastewater
miles along the river to the Lower Basin in Boston, discharges to the river. The TMDL process
or linger next to “Marty’s Cove” and remember his will also assess the relative impact of these
work, and vow to help continue it. sources and recommend a mitigation action
plan.
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This virtual rendering of the proposed sailing pavilion by BU’s architects shows how the facility would be situated
between the Mass. Ave. and BU Bridges on Esplanade parkland.
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chair of the Committee, noted the BU has now filed for MEPA
RWA continues to unprecedented number of commu- review and is to be commended
lead the campaign to nications calling for further study. for taking this important step.
ensure full environ- Secretary of the Executive Many people attended the public
mental and public Office of Environmental Affairs MEPA scoping session on June
review before legislators act on Robert Durand, the state’s top 20th and spoke eloquently about
Boston University’s (BU) proposal environmental official, sent a letter their use of the Esplanade and the
to build a new sailing pavilion on requesting that the legislature not river; the size, scale and design of
prime Esplanade land. Because act on BU’s bill until the project is the project; the proposed public
this is parkland held in trust for reviewed under the Massachusetts amenities and mitigation measures.
the citizens of Massachusetts, a Environmental Policy Act CRWA and Conservation Law
conversion to private use requires (MEPA). Legislators questioned Foundation submitted extensive
a two-thirds vote of the legislature. BU representatives about why the written comments on the issues
BU’s bill to lease 1.45 acres of project had not yet entered the that must be studied, including
parkland and river adjacent to MEPA process. alternative locations. As we go to
Sherborn Street is pending before Bob Zimmerman took press, Secretary Durand has not
the State House’s Joint Committee legislators on a river tour of the yet issued his MEPA certificate
on State Administration. area under consideration via a prescribing the required studies.
CRWA and our coalition of video prepared with the assistance We anticipate that the studies will
environmental and neighborhood of CRWA Board Member Richard be performed by BU this summer
groups testified at a standing-room- Gonci. Bob discussed the impor- and fall. You can visit our website
only hearing on BU’s bill on April tance of this stretch of the Espla- at www.charlesriver.org to view
23rd before the joint committee. nade to the public and why an area our video, read CRWA’s MEPA
Over 300 groups and individuals closer to the Massachusetts Av- comments, or review the
sent messages and 1700 persons enue Bridge may be a better Secretary’s decision.
signed a petition urging the location for a new boathouse from Many thanks to all who
committee not to take action on the public’s perspective. On June wrote to legislators, signed
the bill until environmental 25th, the joint committee voted to CRWA’s on-line petition, attended
review, including an analysis of put BU’s bill into “extension,” the State House hearing or the
alternative locations, is performed which we believe signals that MEPA scoping session, or wrote
and the public has an opportunity legislators are unlikely to take to Secretary Durand about the
to comment on the findings. action on the bill until the MEPA sailing pavilion. Your efforts have
Senator Dianne Wilkerson, the co- process is completed. been enormously helpful and
made a real difference.
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uilding on the success of the first Charles small items, and retrieved larger cast-offs such as tires,
River Earth Day clean up last year, over shopping carts, home appliances, gallon drums, car
1,000 volunteers joined forces on Satur- parts, and construction debris. The biggest challenges
day, April 21 to pick up trash at 20 sites
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were a motorboat in the Forest Grove area of New-
along the banks of the Charles River. In addition, ton and a car near Cutler Park in Dedham. Trash
volunteers in motorboats from Community Rowing bags, gloves, pick up sticks, and rakes were supplied
and Massachusetts Institute of Technology collected by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC).
debris in the river. Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. donated additional
Co-sponsored by CRWA, Massachusetts Com- gloves. MDC also provided trash pick-up and dis-
munity Water posal after the
Watch event.
(MCWW), “Clean-up
Clean Charles events play an
Coalition, important role in
Senator Steven raising awareness
Tolman’s office, about water
and Charles quality issues,”
River stream said Katie Baltus
teams, the of the Massachu-
second annual setts Community
clean-up united Water Watch.
over 40 groups “I’m thrilled that
under one goal: more than 1,000
to preserve the volunteers – up
health and from 800 last
beauty of the year – gathered
Charles by together to make
removing a difference on
unsightly and Equipped with trash bags and gloves, hundreds of the volunteers from area the Charles.”
environmen- universities, businesses, and civic groups scoured the heavily-used Esplanade All volun-
tally harmful in the second annual Charles River Earth Day Clean Up on April 21st. teers received t-
trash from the shirts designed
river and its banks. by Massachusetts College of Art student, Althea
Participating groups included 15 universities, as Chen. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and
well as university alumni organizations, neighbor- Rebecca’s Bakery supplied lunch at a post-cleanup
hood associations, women’s clubs, boy scouts and girl party at Herter Park, Allston. Providing financial
scouts, garden clubs, and other civic organizations. support and volunteers were Boston University,
This year, Northeastern University combined the Brandeis University, Community Rowing, Genzyme,
clean up event with its service day for students and Harvard University, Ionics, Massachusetts Institute of
alumni. Over the past five years, Senator Tolman’s Technology, Northeastern University, Polaroid,
office has coordinated with the Brighton Treatment Royal Sonesta Hotel, and Triumvirate Environmen-
Center to clean up areas underneath Mass. Pike tal, Inc.
bridges in Brighton. “We can always rely on the For next year’s clean-up, event organizers
great effort of the center’s boys and staff to make this hope to include more volunteers and sites, especially
a sucessful event,” Sen. Tolman said. in the upper reaches of the watershed.
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early 1,800 profes- also enjoy the camaraderie and
sional and amateur sportsmanship of the race.
paddlers filled the The 24-Mile Relay Race,
Charles River with sponsored by NSTAR, drew 134
hundreds of boats on Sunday, teams this year. The winning team
April 29 for CRWA’s 19 th Run of for the second consecutive year
the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race. was sponsored by McGladrey &
Professional and amateur competi- Pullen, LLP of Burlington, MA.
tors were cheered by thousands of Anchored by brothers Michael
spectators watching five race and Steven Dylingowski of
divisions along the winding course Amesbury, MA, the team posted a
from Dedham to the Finish Line winning time of 3:50:59.
Festival at Herter Park, Allston. In the 9-Mile Race, which
Serge Corbin of St. Boniface, included only three portages,
Quebec and Jeff Kolka of Gray- Cambridge’s Dan Boyne teamed
ling, MI won the 26.2-mile $10,000 with West Tisbury’s John Moore
Professional Flatwater Marathon, to post a winning time of 1:19:39
sponsored by Boston Duck Tours, in their 2-man kayak.
in 3:29:01, just off Corbin’s 2000 Serge Corbin of Quebec reclaimed the Out of 86 boats finishing the
winning time of 3:28:08. Corbin Professional Marathon trophy. 6-Mile Race, Kirk Olsen of North
now has won the Professional Andover, MA placed first for the
Marathon all six years the division said. He and Corbin plan to second year in a row in his kayak
has been held. return to defend their title at the “Geezer,” the fastest small boat, at
The 44-year-old Corbin, 20th Run of the Charles in 2002. 47:58. Overall, the fastest 6-Mile
considered the “iron man” of The team of Randy Martin of boats were the crowd-pleasing
canoe marathon racing, has won Swanzey, NH and Neil LeBlanc outriggers competing in the new
90% of the races he’s entered. from Athol, MA won the 19-Mile DUKE OC-4 Hawaiian Outrigger
Corbin enjoys the Run of the Race in 2:34:37, paddling a racing Canoe Race. The Kent Island
Charles, in part, the Canadian 2-man canoe. Todd Boucher of Outrigger team of Del Skillins of
joked, “because Boston’s a lot Hudson, NH teamed with Sean Swampscott, MA, John Dostall of
warmer than Quebec.” Rogers of Exeter, NH and won Morristown, VT, and Debbie and
Kolka, 42, who shared the the KeySpan Energy Delivery 19- Jim Hall of Severna Park, MD
Professional Marathon’s first place Mile Open 2-man recreational crossed the finish line in 47:23.
prize with Corbin in his first race canoe race in 2:51:15. According CRWA thanks the following
in Massachusetts, was pleased with to Boucher, he and Rogers, both for their support: Metropolitan
the variety and quality of the experienced runners, have an District Commission, Charles
Charles River. “I was really advantage over other paddlers River Canoe and Kayak, Boston
impressed,” he said, noting the because they both “love the Duck Tours, NSTAR, KeySpan
clarity of the water along much of portages.” Boucher has noticed the Energy Delivery, Mirant,
the river’s length. “I’ve paddled a improvements in the Charles Patagonia, and SR Weiner/WS
lot of metropolitan rivers. I River since his first Run of the Development, Honorary Race
commend CRWA for what Charles in the mid-1990s. “Back Chairman Hal Gill of the Boston
they’ve done with the Charles then, I couldn’t get the water-spots Bruins, Community Newspaper
River. Other paddlers have told off my sunglasses during the race,” Company, WBZ-TV, American
me how much the river has he noted. “Now it’s not a prob- Red Cross of Eastern MA, Richard
improved over the years,” Kolka lem at all.” Boucher and Rogers Gonci, and 120 of the best volunteers.
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he same nutrients that create lush lawns
also encourage plants and algae in the
Charles to flourish. Excess nitrogen and
phosphorus in the river causes algae
blooms, the proliferation of aquatic vegetation,
objectionable odors, and inhibited recreational access.
To protect the Charles from contamination by runoff
and leaching of excess fertilizers, we recommend that
your soil be tested prior to fertilizing. With test
results, you will know exactly how much fertilizer
you should apply and will avoid the common prob-
lem of over-fertilizing. Dense vegetation in the Lakes District
Keynote speaker: Thomas Wirth, Landscape 6. Place each of the 6-12 randomly spaced sam-
Architect and frequent guest on “This Old plings in a clean container (pail or bag) and mix
House and “Victory Garden.” A panel from thoroughly. Spread the mixture out on a clean paper
the Environmental Landscaping Association to air-dry (do not place soil in an oven).
will answer questions about lawns, native
plants, fertilizers, and pesticides. 7. Mix the soil again. Obtain a one-cup measure of
$10 in advance; $12 at the door. Refresh- the soil mixture and place it in a zip-lock type bag.
ments and resource materials incuded. To
register, call Broadmoor at (508) 655-2296. 8. Label the outside of the bag clearly with your
name, address, and a sample ID.
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ollowing heavy rains, The Discovery Channel and water quality hotline (617) 965-
CRWA hoisted red National Geographic also have 5975 ext. 301, on WBZ-TV4’s
water quality flags in the expressed interest in the program, noon news, and in the TAB
Charles River Basin on according to Deborah Arnold of newspapers in Boston, Cambridge,
st
June 21 as a signal to boaters and Greenworks. and Allston-Brighton.
others that conditions posed a Now in its fourth season, “We are grateful to Boston
health risk to boaters. Elevated CRWA’s signaling system is based Water and Sewer Commission, US
bacteria levels, due to combined on water quality monitoring at Environmental Protection
sewer overflows and stormwater four sites in the Charles River Agency, Roy A. Hunt Founda-
runoff, caused most of the basin Basin, the most heavily-used tion, Stop & Shop Supermarket
to fail the state’s boating standard stretch between Watertown Dam Company, Triumvirate Environ-
on the first day of summer and and Boston Harbor. Blue flags fly mental, Inc., and The William P.
the official start of the flagging on days when water quality near Wharton Trust for their generous
season. CRWA continues to test testing sites meets boating stan- support for our flagging program,”
basin water regularly and fly blue dards for fecal coliform bacteria set said CRWA’s Project Manager
or red flags, depending on bacteria by the state Department of Envi- Kathy Baskin.
levels, until mid-October. ronmental Protection. Red flags Baskin also acknowledged the
Gaining national recogni- warn that elevated bacteria levels important role that basin boating
tion, CRWA’s flagging program violate state standards and pose centers play in flying the color-
will be featured in a film docu- health risks for boaters. coded flags. Flags are hoisted at:
mentary on public uses of infor- Water samples are tested Charles River Canoe and Kayak at
mation generated by citizen mainly at CRWA’s laboratory in Herter Park, Community Boating,
monitoring groups. Produced by Newton. Results are relayed back Community Rowing, Henderson
Emmy Award-winning Greenworks, to seven boating centers where red Boathouse (Northeastern Univer-
an environmental documentary or blue flags are hoisted. Flag sity), Newton Yacht Club, River-
film company, the program is colors are also reported daily on side Boat Club, and Weld Boat-
likely to be aired on the Public CRWA’s website at house (Harvard University).
Broadcasting System next year. www.charlesriver.org, on our
S
uperstar water quality Charles and Mystic Rivers,
activist Roger Frymire of kayaking along the rivers’ banks
Cambridge was recog- and sniffing out sources of
nized once again for his signifi- sewage pollution. Having
cant contributions to the collected hundreds of water
environment. On April 18, samples for analyses by
Roger received an Environmen- CRWA’s lab, Roger has identi-
tal Merit Award from U.S. fied several pollution hot spots.
Environmental Protection He has poured over maps to
Agency – New England. With determine how sewers are
this award, EPA honors citi- The ever-vigilant Roger Frymire connected and where they
zens and businesses who have discharge. He has even notified
gone above and beyond the call fall, we agree that Roger is an towns when discharge pipes are
of duty in working to protect excellent choice for this award. mislabeled in the field. His
public health and preserve New Whether enjoying a sunny persistence in ensuring that
England’s natural resources. summer day, braving a downpour, municipal officials and regula-
Having honored Roger at or busting ice with his paddle, tors eliminate the offensive
CRWA’s annual meeting last Roger is ever present on the discharges is paying off.
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Watershed Groups
Repaired Fish Ladders Prep for Planning
To Aid Herring Run CRWA was given a founda-
tion grant to upgrade the technical
infrastructure and expertise of
other watershed associations in the
state. CRWA has distributed
funds for computer and GIS
equipment and training. CRWA
and the other associations, collec-
tively known as the Watershed
Management Consortium (WMC),
are now qualified as consultants
for towns that wish to conduct
environmental planning analyses
as dictated by Executive Order 418.
The Technical Advisory
At a May 2nd ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Lower Committee for the WMC is
Charles River Fishway at Watertown Dam, Secretary of currently troubleshooting and
Environmental Affairs Bob Durand (left) thanked students from Tri- testing the guidance document for
County Vocational School in Franklin for constructing new baffles for the Executive Order 418 planning.
the fish ladder (right photo). Accepting a citation on behalf of the The members of WMC will
students were Nicole Sweet and Bill Zaremboricz, whose classmates conduct an analysis for the town
also built new baffles for fishways at Cordingly Dam and Newton Lower of Littleton as a pilot project and
Falls. When the remaining baffles are installed in July, the project will as a means to provide training to
re-open nine miles of critical fish migration and spawning habitat for all members of the WMC. The
river herring. consortium is presently working to
become a non-profit corporation.
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wo decades ago one coastal waters. An advisory is Pond in Milford, warns that
would rarely see an issued if there is a significant level children younger than 12 years,
individual fishing on of contamination in fish samples pregnant women, and nursing
the Charles River. analyzed in surveys. The advisory mothers should not consume any
However, on any given day this may suggest either limiting or largemouth bass. The general
year, anglers along the length of refraining from consumption of public should limit consumption
the Charles try their luck at fish. These advisories are updated of largemouth bass to two meals
catching at least one of 20 different on an annual basis. per month. Mercury was discov-
species of fish that make the In the Charles River there are ered in the fish tissues of large-
Charles River their home. While currently two advisories. Based on mouth bass located in the upper
the return of largemouth bass, the discovery of harmful PCBs in portion of the river.
carp, pike, pickerel, sunfish and carp in the section of river be- With regard to other types of
herring signal that the health of tween the South Natick Dam in freshwater fish and fish located in
the river has steadily improved, Natick and the Museum of Science uppermost portions of the river,
most of the public is uncertain Dam in Boston, the first advisory CRWA errs on the cautious side
about whether fish from the recommends that children younger and recommends following the
Charles River are safe to eat. than 12 years, pregnant women, same limitations of consumption.
The Massachusetts Depart- and nursing mothers should not Finally, according to Phil Brady of
ment of Public Health, in coopera- eat any carp from this section of the Division of Marine Fisheries, it
tion with the state Department of river. The general public should is probably safe to eat blueback
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environ- limit consumption of carp to two herring and alewife, the anadro-
mental Law Enforcement and the meals per month. mous fish species that primarily
Department of Environmental The second advisory, effec- live in saltwater but that migrate
Protection, have generated adviso- tive in the river from the Medway up the Charles in late spring to
ries for fish consumption in Dam in Franklin to the South spawning grounds.
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ext time you’re surf- the web site was revamped to meet updates on threats to the river and
ing the web, drop by the growing need for a wide tips for activists, a recreational
www.charlesriver.org variety of information about the map with a mileage chart of the
or www.crwa.org for a Charles. Basin, and a message
visit. After a major overhaul this New to the board for river users
spring, our web site is more eye- site is a brief to share informa-
catching, user friendly, and history of tion and experi-
informative about the Charles and the Charles, ences. Improve-
CRWA. The new site was descriptions ments also offer
designed as a comprehensive of CRWA secure online
resource for anyone who is watershed transactions for
affected by the quality and avail- protection purchasing
ability of water in the watershed and out- CRWA’s Charles
— from students and scientists to reach River Canoe and
planners and paddlers. projects, Kayak Guide and
With grant support from river news ar- other merchandise,
The William P. Wharton Trust, ticles, an “alert” section with as well as for joining CRWA and
making donations.
Developed by free-lance
designer Jeremy Adams,
Can You Canoe the Charles? charlesriver.org is visually en-
hanced by the work of nature
photographers Stephen Maka of
CRWA, in partnership with Massachusetts Audubon Society’s
Sherborn and Eric Endlich of
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, is pleased to offer its members
Needham. Endlich’s photos
discounted fees for selected programs at the sanctuary. Located along
explore the scenic variety of the
the Charles 1.8 miles west of South Natick Center, Broadmoor
Lower Charles, while the Maka
protects 624 acres of land including Indian Brook, a major tributary
series on the homepage cycles
of the Charles. Several of Broadmoor’s excellent recreational and
through a change of seasons,
educational programs for adults and children are river-focused, and
sunlight and activity from one
we think our members would really enjoy getting to know this lovely
vantage point in Dover.
stretch of the Charles. If you are currently a dues-paying member of
The new site provides easier
CRWA, be sure to register at the discounted rate for either of the
access to many of the useful
canoe trips listed below. (Your CRWA ID number is above your
features of the original site: exten-
name and address on the back cover of this newsletter.)
sive water quality mapping and
data, daily reports showing water
Charles River Canoe Trips
quality flags on the Basin, links to
Saturday, October 6
related web sites, Run of the
8:00 to 10:30 am or
Charles online registration and
1:00 to 3:30 pm
information, practical tips for
Fee per trip:
helping the river, and, of course,
$32 non-members
organizational background.
$27 members
CRWA staff members Kristin
Finn and Anna Eleria coordinated
Explore the mid-river habitat by canoe and learn about
the site redesign and provided
riverine flora and fauna with leaders from broadmoor Wildlife
content.
Sanctuary. Equipment provided; directions will be sent when
you register. To register call the sanctuary at (508) 655-2296.
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any thanks to those of you who
Watchdog for the River have already responded to our
spring membership renewal
CRWA tracks projects throughout the water- mailings. As of mid-June, we had
shed, providing input to development and received over $69,400 from about a third of the
infrastructure proposals to make sure the membership. Gifts average about $53 – more than
river’s best interests are taken into account. double the basic membership rate. We appreciate
your generosity, particularly at a time when we need
Below is a list of the projects on which your support for our campaign to protect the Espla-
CRWA commented to the state, town, or nade from private development, an advocacy project
developer between February 15, 2001 and not funded by grants.
June 15, 2001. Copies of comment letters are Since the last Streamer, we gratefully received
available at CRWA, 2391 Commonwealth several leadership society contributions. Renewing at
Avenue, Auburndale (Newton) 02466. the Millennium Society level ($2,500 or more) was
Mrs. Sturtevant Hobbs. Contributing at the Headwa-
ters Society Level ($1000 to $2,499) were Sierra Bright
and Brian Austin, Lawrence and Nancy Myers
Town Project Coolidge, Elizabeth Harper, and Havencraft.
Belmont Expanded Environ- Our water quality monitoring program will
mental Notification benefit from a $15,000 grant from The Harold
Form for McLean Whitworth Pierce Charitable Trust. A $10,000 grant
Hospital Redevelop- from The William P. Wharton Trust fully funded the
redesign of CRWA’s website, the printing costs of
ment
our new Charles River Recreational Guide, and is also
helping to support this season’s flagging program in
Franklin Environmental the Charles River Basin. The flagging program also is
Notification Form underwritten by the Roy A. Hunt Foundation
for the Senior Living ($5,000), Triumvirate Environmental, Inc. ($5,000),
Community and Boston Water and Sewer ($10,000).
In-kind contributions also are important sources
Medway Environmental of support. We are grateful to the New New Orleans
Notification Form Jazz Band for providing lively entertainment at our
for the new Medway riverboat appreciation party for leadership society
High School members at the Run of the Charles, and to Jim and
Cathy Stone for hosting a gracious reception for
CRWA in their Beacon Hill home on May 22 nd.
Milford Environmental
Notification Form
for Swan Ridge at
Milford residential
development
Waltham Environmental
Notification Form
for Winter St./Route
I-95 Interchange
Improvements
The New New Orleans Jazz Band provided a dixieland
sound for our riverboat party at the Run of the Charles.
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The Streamer
C A L E N D A R is published by the Charles
River Watershed Association
2391 Commonwealth Avenue,
July 16 September 1, 6 - 9 PM Newton, MA 02466
Walking Tour, Deer Island Moonlight on the Charles Phone: (617) 965-5975
Join The Boston Harbor Paddle off as the sun sets for an Fax: (617) 332-7465
Association and MWRA staff for evening of relaxation. Watch the Email: crwa@crwa.org
a tour around Deer Island, site herons and other wildlife browse Web site: www.charlesriver.org
of the Boston Harbor Project’s along the river bank. Trip fills or www.crwa.org
sewage treatment facility. Visit fast. To register call Charles CRWA is a tax-exempt, nonprofit
the top of the egg-shaped River Canoe and Kayak, 617-965- corporation established in 1965 to
digestors for one of the most 5110. protect and enhance the health,
breathtaking views of the beauty, and enjoyment of the Charles
Harbor Islands. To reserve a September 19, 26 River and its tributaries. CRWA is a
space, call 617- 482-1722. Oct. 3, 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. member of the Environmental Federa-
Basic Fresh Water Fishing tion of New England and the Massa-
August 4, Noon A course with the Newton chusetts Environmental Collaborative.
Swim for Boston Harbor Workshop Group at Nahanton
Meet on the beach in South Park in Newton, open to the Board of Directors
Boston for a day of fun to public. Contact Newton Parks Kelly McClintock, President
celebrate the restoration of & Recreation Department, 617- Lee P. Breckenridge, Vice
Boston Harbor. For more 552-7120. President/Environment
information call Save the Rose L. Bloom, Clerk
Harbor/Save the Bay, 617-451- September 6, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Ralph W. Abele, Past President
2860 ext. 103. (12 Thursdays) David C. Smith, Treasurer
Cindy Brown
Land Use Development Course
Stephen H. Burrington
August 4, 10 AM - 2 PM This course is taught by recog- Lucy Caldwell-Stair
Charles River Canoe Trip nized experts in their fields from John P. DeVillars
Explore this beautiful natural attorneys to environmental Elizabeth C. Gilmore
resource. All equipment is specialists, developers and Richard G. Gonci
provided and free of charge. municipal officials. Pre-registra- James Healy
Please call the MDC for reserva- tion is required. For program Philip L. Hillman
tions, 617-727-9650 ext. 445. brochure or more information Jonathan D. Katz
Virginia M. Lawrence
contact Joan Ligon at
William D. Rieders
August 12, 9 AM - 1 PM Framingham State College, 508-
Jane Sender
Identifying the 25 Most 626-4926. Caroline D. Standley
Common Trees in Boston William J. Tedoldi
Beginning in the classroom and October 6, According to the tide Joanne J. Turnbull
then walking the grounds of the Tagging Stripers Edward E. Watts, III
Arboretum, participants will For Outdoorswomen
learn to identify 90 trees. For Staff
Designed primarily for adult
Robert Zimmerman, Jr.,
more information call the women, this workshop is open to Executive Director
Arnold Arboretum, 617-524- anyone interested in not only Margaret Van Deusen, Deputy Director,
1718 ext. 162. fishing for striped bass, but General Counsel
Kathleen Baskin, Project Manager
assisting the Division of Marine
Dudley Bonsal, Environmental Scientist
August 23, 9 AM - 1 PM Fisheries in tagging these fish for Kenneth Dews, Finance Administrator
Marsh Ecology future data needs. Learn about Anna Eleria, Environmental Scientist
This workshop is open to the efforts to conserve this Kristin Finn, External Relations Coordinator
teachers, home school parents James Fitzgerald, Laboratory Manager
popular sport fish species. For
Nigel Pickering, Senior Engineer
and scout leaders to provide registration information, contact Peggy Savage, Environmental Scientist
hands-on activities to take to 978-263-4347 or email: Louise Taylor, Office Manager
your students. For more Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us to Interns: Johanna Carroll, Matt Kaplan, Sarah
information, call Nicole Cave at Glatt, and Abigail Noble, Jason Schlossberg
receive registration materials.
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the MDC, 617-727-5117 Line Art: Carol R. Johnson, Associates
ext. 437.
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