Photo: Adine Storer
The Muddy River Restoration Project progresses. Dredging, bridge restoration, habitat improvement, and landscaping work are ongoing throughout Olmsted Park, the Riverway, and Back Bay Fens. At the Justine Mee Liff Park across from the Landmark Center, the focus is on maintaining the newly restored landscape and honoring Olmsted’s original vision for a continuous, meandering Muddy River. At Charlesgate, a new public park is taking shape.
The MMOC oversees this work on behalf of the public and keeps you updated. We welcome your questions and comments.
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In an August 13th article for Sierra Magazine, science journalist Saimi Sidik explores the “decades-long quest to clean up the Charles River: “Today, the Charles
Members of the MMOC have noted significant damage to the Chapel Street Footbridge in Riverway Park. The collapsed stonework, perhaps caused by a vehicle operating
The Muddy River Restoration Project Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee (MMOC) joins with parks advocates nationwide to mark the passing of Betsy Shure Gross. Betsy
In her July 23rd tribute to MMOC co-founder and guiding spirit Betsy Shure Gross, reporter Celeste Alcalay cites the “Olmsted renaissance” that Betsy inspired: “She
The Neponset Watershed Association, Charles River Watershed Association, and Mystic River Watershed Association released their 2024 Water Quality Report Card on June 17, 2025. Excerpts
By Ellen E. Faszewski, Ph.D., Clinical Faculty in Science Education, Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development This spring, Dr. Faszewski presented the
On the beautiful spring afternoon of June 5th, community members and friends, elected officials, representatives from local environmental organizations and DCR gathered at Charlesgate Park
Studio Without Walls’ 26th annual exhibition presents 21 local artists’ vivid interpretations of the Muddy River Parks. “Dream Upon the River” uses the backdrop of
One of the MMOC’s member organizations, the Charles River Watershed Association is vitally concerned with the sustainability and water quality of Our Muddy. CRWA’s Muddy
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Monthly MMOC meetings are held by video conference. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Wednesday, January 14, 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.
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