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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
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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.

The Muddy River Restoration Project will improve the water quality in the river itself and also improve the quality of stormwater entering the river from local storm drainage systems.
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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
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.
PO Box 470535
Brookline, MA 02447-0535