The US Army Corps of Engineers, New England has issued an overview of the Restoration Project status. Their late fall update: “Hope everyone enjoyed some
The Town of Brookline Department of Public Works has issued an important update on the decades-long restoration of the Carlton Street Footbridge. Originally designed by
With Phase 2 of the Muddy River Restoration Project set to begin in early July, the MMOC recently hosted a virtual pre-construction tour. The presenters
September 22, 2021. In June, the 1894 bridge was dismantled, lifted over the trees, placed on flatbed trucks and transported to Rhode Island for rehabilitation. Read the latest in Hugh Mattision’s updates.
On Saturday, we implemented a traffic change in order to continue work on the project. This shift will allow us to construct the new left turn roadway from Riverway onto Park Drive North
The weather last several weeks hasn’t been as dry since the last update; however, we have continued to make progress on the project between rain storms.
The Muddy River Flood Risk Management & Environmental Restoration Phase 1 Construction Project is located in the footprint generally between the Riverway downstream to Avenue Louis Pasteur.
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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