Charles River Watershed Association, "Saving the Charles River Since 1965"
One of the country's oldest watershed organizations, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) was formed in 1965 in response to public concern about the declining condition of the Charles.
Since its earliest days of advocacy, CRWA has figured prominently in major clean-up and watershed protection efforts, working with government officials and citizen groups from 35 Massachusetts watershed towns from Hopkinton to Boston. Initiatives over the last five decades have dramatically improved the quality of water in the watershed and fundamentally changed approaches to water resource management.
CRWA’s river restoration creates meaningful change. Our strong science and engineering research and advocacy promotes smart environmental policies while informing CRWA’s green infrastructure and urban design projects. Combined, CRWA’s work promotes resilient communities and a healthy river ecosystem.
We strive to:
Develop a sound, science-based understanding of interactions in the watershed.
Define long-term, cutting-edge solutions to watershed problems.
Promote sustainable watershed management practices with government agencies and private entities.
Advocate for the protection, revitalization, and expansion of public parklands along the Charles.
Charles River Watershed Association
190 Park Rd.
Weston, MA 02493
781.788.0007