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Flood control, landscape restoration, water quality improvement, historic preservation, habitat enhancement: the Restoration Project is a vital collaboration of federal, state, city, and town partners.
Photo: Adine Storer
The work has included dredging the Muddy River and restoring the adjoining landscape. The US Army Corps has provided regular updates.
Photo: Courtney Allender
The Muddy River parks have 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 has provided independent monitoring of construction activity 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 inaugural Frances Allou Gershwin Local Social Action Award represent the next generation of environmental stewards.

THE MUDDY RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

PUBLIC OVERSIGHT REIMAGINED

In providing independent oversight of the Muddy River Restoration Project, the MMOC advocates for the public interest, promotes intergovernmental collaboration, and supports best management practices for the long-term health of the Muddy River and its parks.

Project Updates

What's Happening Now?

Brookline News Spotlights Brookline’s Flood Risk

January 15, 2026

The January 13th issue of Brookline News leads with an investigation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s flood maps that were released in June. According to reporter Jenna Lang, “The new Brookline map , and FEMA’s rules, are a helpful tool for homeowners but don’t tell the whole story…” MMOC members

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Visit The Parks

along the connected greenspace of Our Muddy

Olmsted Park
Riverway Park
Justine Mee Liff Park
Back Bay Fens
Charlesgate

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!​

New Culverts
and sediment removal enable the Muddy River to flow unimpeded.
Roadway Changes
in a busy city intersection ease the flow of West Fens traffic.
Enhanced Wetlands Plantings
reflect Olmsted’s original vision for the Emerald Necklace.
The Justine Mee Liff Park
becomes the newest in the chain of Muddy River greenspace parks.

UPCOMING MMOC EVENTS

Second Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30pm

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Sign up to receive our newsletters and ongoing information about the Restoration Project. We welcome your questions and comments.

Monthly MMOC meetings are held by video conference. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Please email info@muddyrivermmoc.org for more information about our meetings. 

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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. 

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Brookline, MA 02447-0535

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