Welcome to the MMOC

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.

Upcoming Events

Next Meeting: May 14, 2008.
Please check the Meetings page
for more information.

Other Meetings:

Saturday, April 26, 9-10:30am – Riverway walk
Meet at parking lot outside Brook House in Olmsted Park. Learn about Muddy River Restoration Project, Riverway Park, daylighting project for Landmark Center area.

Saturday, April 26, 9-noon, Emerald Necklace Conservancy Muddy River Cleanup Day
Click here for details.

Saturday, May 17 – Park Serve Day –Once again MMOC members will team with neighbors to clean up the Charlesgate area. Assemble at the corner of Beacon St. and Charlesgate East. Details and to sign up (http://parkserv.env.state.ma.us/volunteer.aspx)

Muddy River
Notice of Project Change Filed

Phase One of the Muddy River Restoration Project is in final design and the anticipated Notice of Project Change (NPC) has now been filed with MEPA . The NPC describes changes to the configuration of this phase of the project, including the installation of bridges at the Riverway and Brookline Avenue and the elimination of the jughandle road, which will also increase the areas of open parkland and open river between the Riverway and Avenue Louis Pasteur. The full text and attachments of the NPC (68 pages) is available on the Boston Parks and Recreation Department website, The seven page NPC form is available on the MEPA website.

Job Posting for Habitat Specialist

The MMOC is seeking a qualified individual to provide an independent analysis of the potential habitat impacts of proposed modifications to the approved project design relating to culverts and daylighting in the Riverway and Brookline Avenue areas.
Job Description (pdf)

Annual Meeting

Check out pictures of the Annual Meeting held on December 6, 2007.

MMOC leads site visit
Public outreach is important. Above, MMOC leads a site visit to Olmsted Park. For details on future tours conducted throughout the year,contact us.