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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 current work includes dredging the Muddy River and restoring the adjoining landscape. The US Army Corps provides periodic updates.
Photo: Courtney Allender
The Muddy River parks remain open and accessible while our treasured urban waterway and its ecosystems are improved. What's happening in your park?
Photo: Jonathan Cohn
The citizen-led MMOC provides 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 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?

Phragmites Removal is an Ongoing Process

May 30, 2023

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department reports that Phragmites australis within the Restoration Project’s Phase 2 work areas will be treated twice over the summer and removed in the fall during the recommended time period. The BPRD is also developing plans to remove the invasive reed as it appears in

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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

Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, monthly MMOC meetings will be held by video conference until further notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Please email info@muddyrivermmoc.org for more information.

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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

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