Having the best possible information on the impacts of climate change within your community can inform effective local investment and regulatory changes. Charles River Watershed Association(CRWA) has developed a Charles River watershed flood model. This computer flood model will provide … Read More
Please Join the League of Women Voters of Newton on Monday, February 22 from 7-8pm for a virtual roundtable discussion. The discussion will focus on how to balance the competing interests regarding Crystal Lake – the preservation and sustainability of … Read More
It is worrisome enough that there is an ocean of plastic debris bigger than the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, but have you heard about the less visible microfiber pollution invading our waters? Microfibers … Read More
Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is sponsoring the virtual film festival, entitled ‘Sea Change Film Shorts’, and the films will be available to stream FREE online anytime starting November 15 and running until November 23. Hosted by NPR/WBUR’s Barbara Moran, … Read More
On Tuesday, October 27 from 7-8:30pm, the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is hosting an online public meeting to showcase a conceptual design for Cheesecake Brook that promotes climate resilience. The project team will provide project context and share design … Read More
More water is used in the bathroom than any other room in the house. In fact, bathrooms account for more than half of all indoor water use. Now, newer faucets, showers, and toilets use significantly less water than older models … Read More
With Massachusetts currently experiencing drought conditions, it’s important to be mindful when using water, whether outside watering your yard or indoors washing dishes. When it comes to wasting water in the kitchen, the dishwasher isn’t the culprit, it’s probably you. … Read More
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority has found that the worst washing machines use well over 25 gallons of water. That’s more than twice as much as miserly models, which use 10 to 12 gallons for an 8-pound load. Front-loaders are … Read More
Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall has led to Level 2 drought throughout the Commonwealth. Please follow these recommendations for saving water: Limit outdoor watering to hand-held hoses or watering cans, to be used only after 5pm or before … Read More
TIMING IS CRITICAL for lawn watering! Watering your lawn mid-day will result in a high rate of evaporation and sunburned grass. Roots can maintain plenty of moisture even after several days without rain. Before watering, look for signs that it’s … Read More
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