Save the date for Public Oversight Reimagined, the next public meeting for all Muddy River friends, neighbors and partners. When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6-8:30pm Where: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Who: Stay tuned for the speaker roster Celebrating! All the citizen stewards whose steadfast efforts created the Restoration Project
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New England has issued an overview of the Restoration Project status. Their late fall update: “Hope everyone enjoyed some
With the completion of the historic Muddy River Restoration Project in sight, we are grateful for the community advocates and friends groups who came together
Thanks to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and their contractor, New England Disposal Technologies Inc., for undertaking their annual clean-up of the
One of the nation’s most complex environmental restoration projects culminated in the construction of a durable flood risk management channel in 2017. Our Muddy is flowing again!
Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, all meetings will be held by video conference until further notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Please email info@muddyrivermmoc.org
The Muddy River Restoration Project is a model of environmental stewardship. Help ensure the ongoing maintenance and resilience of the River and its parks by attending meetings, staying updated, and, most of all, enjoying our treasured urban waterway.
The Shattuck Visitor Center is open today until 5PM in the Back Bay Fens!
We hope you stay safe if you're out in the parks - stop by and warm up!
Happy World Wetlands Day!
New research from @Columbia University shows that every 2.5 acres of wetland loss costs U.S. communities on average $1,840 annually in flood mitigation alone, spiking to $8,000 in developed areas.
Someone: “Hey, why are wetlands important?”
Wetlands:
Planting more trees in cities could cut deaths from summer heat, says study https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/01/planting-trees-cities-cut-deaths-summer-heat-study?CMP=share_btn_tw
Happy #GroundhogDay! Punxsutawney Phil says "six more weeks of winter" and an early spring in the #threeparks.
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