Join us for Public Oversight Reimagined on Wednesday evening, April 26th. Our Annual Meeting will coincide with the near completion of the historic Muddy River
With the horizon line in sight for the completion of the monumental Muddy River Restoration Project, we note the five-year anniversary of the Project’s Build
Landscaping update! In late October and early November, Boston Parks and Recreation Department and its subcontractor Leahy Landscaping, Inc. installed new shrubs in the space
Enhancing the wildlife habitat in and adjacent to the river.
In order to protect the investment in the restored Muddy River, a program of Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be employed.
The objective of flood control is to remove restrictions in the river so that the flooding during major storms (such as the flood of 1996) does not damage adjacent properties or the subway.
Rehabilitation of elements of the historic landscape that includes the river and adjacent parklands.
Since the fall of 1996, the Muddy River has flooded three times, causing damage to residents, businesses institutions and the public transit system in Boston and Brookline. The flooding has brought an urgency to the need to restore the river…
Due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, all meetings will be held by video conference until further notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Please email info@muddyrivermmoc.org
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.
The Shattuck Visitor Center is open today until 5PM in the Back Bay Fens!
We hope you stay safe if you're out in the parks - stop by and warm up!
Happy World Wetlands Day!
New research from @Columbia University shows that every 2.5 acres of wetland loss costs U.S. communities on average $1,840 annually in flood mitigation alone, spiking to $8,000 in developed areas.
Someone: “Hey, why are wetlands important?”
Wetlands:
Planting more trees in cities could cut deaths from summer heat, says study https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/01/planting-trees-cities-cut-deaths-summer-heat-study?CMP=share_btn_tw
Happy #GroundhogDay! Punxsutawney Phil says "six more weeks of winter" and an early spring in the #threeparks.
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