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Tributes to Muddy River Advocates
“We want a ground to which people may easily go after their day's work is done, where they may stroll for an hour, seeing, hearing, and feeling nothing of the bustle and jar of the streets”.
Frederick Law Olmsted
“Clearly, the Carlton Street entrance to the Muddy River park in its present condition is a crucial “missing link” in the Emerald Necklace, a feature that Olmsted carefully designed to provide both convenient access and landscape amenity for many potential users of his park.” (letter to Brookline Board of Selectmen, 2001)
Dr. Charles Beveridge
The five objectives of the Muddy River Restoration Project are:
The Project is a joint effort of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Brookline Parks and Open Space Division, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (“DCR”) and the Army Corps of Engineers. It represents Phase I of the Emerald Necklace Environmental Improvements Master Plan that seeks to undo the effects of erosion, storm damage and years of poor stewardship and inadequate maintenance. The parks include Charlesgate, Back Bay Fens, Riverway, and Olmsted parks.
The Muddy River Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (the “MMOC”) consists of Secretary-appointed citizen members of the original Emerald Necklace Citizens Advisory Committee (the “ENCAC”) appointed to represent the public to protect the significant investment of over $90 million and ensure that improvements are properly maintained for many years. Other members are various organizations representing the myriad of cultural, educational and medical institutions in the area, the City of Boston and the Town of Brookline (the “Proponents”), and DCR. Other members of the MMOC come from Boards and Commissions and organizations with related interests. In effect, MMOC is a separate entity serving as ombudsman for the public, with frequent meetings and site visits to oversee and guide the performance of the Proponents.
Governor Michael Dukakis urges support for the Muddy River Restoration. (video here) |
Dr. Charles Beveridge, Editor of the Olmsted Papers, examines historic map. (video here) |
Upcoming Events
Next meeting Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 6 PM, at the MMOC office.
See the Meetings page
for more information.
MMOC is pleased to be a co-sponsor with Colleges of the Fenway of the 4th annual Muddy River Symposium to be held at Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, Brookline on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Click here for more information.
Walking Tour
Public outreach is important. Below, MMOC leads a site visit to Olmsted and
Riverway parks. For details on future tours, contact
us.
Muddy River
Notice of Project Change Filed
Habitat Specialist Needed Job
Description (pdf)
Public outreach is important. Above, MMOC leads a site visit to Olmsted Park.
For details on future tours conducted throughout the year,contact us.
