Each year, tens of millions of gallons of sewage are discharged into the Charles River following heavy rainstorms. ?? We know intense storms will only increase due to climate change, so this problem will worsen unless we modernize our infrastructure. Join the movement for a cleaner, healthier river and visit CutTheCrapCharles.org
It was great to meet with Watertown Yacht Club and Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI) today about the Charles River Watershed Association campaign to "Cut the Crap" in the Charles River. (Here with CRWA Sr Comms Mgr Stefan Geller) While we have made great progress in cleaning up the Charles, tens of millions of gallons of sewage (both treated & untreated) are still discharged into the river every year after large rainstorms. We know that intense rainstorms will only increase as a result of climate change, so without infrastructure modernization, this problem will only get worse. As one meeting attendee said, "We all love the Charles, and will support anything that will make it healthier." Well said! To make YOUR voice heard for a cleaner Charles, visit CutTheCrapCharles.org
