Hey Eastie! Tomorrow evening, join @CityofBoston at Eastie Farm for an interactive workshop cohosted by MyRWA, Eastie Farm, and Tree Eastie as part of the update of Boston’s Climate Action Plan. Register >>> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… More information >>> boston.gov/calendar/clima…

Join MyRWA for a virtual community meeting on Monday, June 16th, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM regarding the Mystic Shoreline Revitalization Plan process. Come share your thoughts about a refined conceptual design of improvements in the area! More + Register >>> mysticriver.org/events/2025/6/…

We hope to see you at the upcoming Public Meeting for the Mystic River Bike/Pedestrian Bridge! *Note this meeting will be in-person at the Somerville High School Highlander Forum >>> mass.gov/event/everett-…

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the grand opening of the Little Mystic Plaza this weekend. We were thrilled to see so many partners and community members enjoying the new park on such a beautiful day. Here are a few highlights from photographer David Mussina.

We are excited to once again join our fellow watershed organizations, Neponset River and @CharlesRiver for the Annual 3 Rivers Report Card Event on 6/17 at 10am. More information: neponset.org/event/three-ri… Photo: David Mussina

This great video by Turnaround Films shares about how stormwater can bring trash and other pollutants from city streets into our waterways. Check out mysticriver.org/stormwater for simple tips you can follow to reduce this stormwater pollution and keep our waterways clean!

Last week, we held our Annual Champions Breakfast, where we honored three partners as champions of the Mystic River. Congratulations to Amber Christoffersen (MassDCR), Alicia Hunt (Medford, Mass), and Rosetta Languages. Learn more about the awardees >>> mysticriver.org/news/2025/6/12…

Water quality grades are in! Today, MyRWA gathered with Charles River Watershed Association and Neponset River to share. In the Mystic, our grades ranged from A's to F's. Read More >>> ow.ly/HYEQ50Wb1rY MassDEP U.S. EPA New England Region #MWRA @Mass_Rivers Rob Consalvo Enrique José Pepén

Today, Governor Maura Healey and Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs filed the nearly $3B "Mass Ready Act," proposing bond authorizations to fund many green initiatives, including $315M for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program. Read More: mysticriver.org/news/2025/6/24…

Cameras ready! 📸 Our 2025 Photo Contest is open for submissions! Amateur or pro — anyone can submit photos in the categories People in Parks, Recreation on the Water, Wildlife, Landscape, and/or Extreme Weather by August 15th. Learn more at mysticriver.org/events/2025pho…

City of Chelsea's Emily Granoff and City of Cambridge's Julie Wormser support $500M for the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program in front of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. Why $500M for MVP? >>> mysticriver.org/news/2025/6/24…

ADVISORY from MassDCR - Friday, July 18, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025, MassDCR will close the shared use path of the Mystic River Greenway between Auburn Street and Boston Avenue to accommodate safety and accessibility repairs to the path. Detours will be clearly marked.

Have you entered your submission to our 2025 Photo Contest yet? Amateur or pro — anyone can submit photos in the categories People in Parks, Recreation on the Water, Wildlife, Landscape, and/or Extreme Weather by August 15th! Learn more at mysticriver.org/events/2025pho…

We are looking for administrative volunteers to help with database upkeep, data cleaning, in-office mailings, data entry, and more. Learn more at mysticriver.org/volunteer, and indicate interest with our Google Form: bit.ly/myrwaadmin.

We have been selected to be the recipient of Star Market's GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Bag Program for the month of August. MyRWA will receive $1 for every $3 reusable bag purchased from the Star Market at 14 Mcgrath Highway, Somerville MA. Thank you for supporting our organization!

Join MyRWA at American Flatbread in Davis Square! Every flatbread purchased on August 26th from 4pm-10pm (including take-out via DoorDash or GrubHub) will raise money for MyRWA. Stop by to meet members of the MyRWA staff and board, eat some fabulous pizza, and go bowling!

Contribute to cooler, safer walking and biking routes in your community with WalkMassachusetts and MassBike Walk and Bike Audits this August and September! Sign Up and More Info >>> Walk Audits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Bike Audits: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Thank you, Streetsblog MASS, for including our perspective in this article about possible changes to DCR parkways included in the Healey Administration's Mass Ready Act, including several in the Mystic River Watershed. Read more >>> mass.streetsblog.org/2025/08/05/gov…

Check out this fantastic article in The Boston Globe concerning water quality at beaches, featuring our close partners Charles River Watershed Association and Charles River Conservancy, as well as MyRWA board member Mark Jacobson of PaddleBoston. Read More >>> bostonglobe.com/2025/08/01/met…

📣 Last Call!! Our 2025 Photo Contest closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT! Amateur or pro — anyone can submit photos in the categories People in Parks, Recreation on the Water, Wildlife, Landscape, and/or Extreme Weather >>> mysticriver.org/events/2025pho…