Flood control, landscape restoration, water quality improvement, historic preservation, habitat enhancement: the Restoration Project was a vital collaboration of federal, state, city, and town partners.
Photo: Adine Storer
The work included dredging the Muddy River and restoring the adjoining landscape. The US Army Corps provided regular updates.
Photo: Courtney Allender
Thoughout the construction period, the Muddy River parks remained open and accessible while our treasured urban waterway and its ecosystems were improved. What's happening in your park?
Photo: Jonathan Cohn
The citizen-led MMOC continues to provide independent monitoring of river health and works with Project partners to ensure long-term sustainability.
Photo: Damien Hickey
“...the preservation of the present channel...[will] make it permanently attractive and wholesome, and an element of constantly increasing advantage to the neighborhood.”
Frederick Law Olmsted, 1880
The winners of the annual Frances Allou Gershwin Local Social Action Award represent the next generation of environmental stewards.

Project Updates

What's Happening Now?

Winners at the 20th Annual Muddy River Symposium

Among the highlights of the April 7th Muddy River Symposium were the honors awarded to outstanding student research. In this 20th year of the event, the projects were particularly impressive and demonstrated keen insights into environmental health in and around the Muddy. In the Water Category, top honors went to

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The Activist Award Goes to…

Congratulations to the organizations and individuals who were honored at the Charles River Watershed Association‘s 2026 Annual Meeting. The Charlesgate Revitalization Team—the Charlesgate Alliance, Emerald

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THE FIVE GOALS OF THE MUDDY RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT

Flood Damage Reduction

Photo: Matt Eddy, MMOC

Water Quality Improvement

Photo: Julia Hopkins, CRWA

Aquatic and Riparian Habitat Enhancement

Photo: Courtney Allender

Historic Landscape Rehabilitation

Best Management Practices Implementation

Project Milestones

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!​

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