Every winter our office receives questions about snow removal on DCR properties. DCR and MassDOT share responsible for snow removal on DCR roadways, sidewalks and paths. DCR has passed along its Storm Management Plan, which details its snow removal policies including the priority order in which its properties are cleared of snow.
Parks and Recreation
Temporary Path Closures on the Upper Charles Greenway in Watertown
Here is a DCR Recreational Advisory about temporary path closures along the Upper Charles Greenway in Watertown scheduled to take place between January 4, 2016 and February 15, 2016.
Massachusetts Celebrates 25 Years of First Day Hikes
One great way to celebrate the New Year is to enjoy the outdoors. Join one of the free guided hikes sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on January 1 at 11 state parks. Details are in the press release below.
MyRWA Clean Water Committee
Access to the Mystic River and awareness of the value it provides underpin the success of Mystic River Watershed Association’s efforts. Without access we cannot create awareness; without awareness we cannot create change. MyRWA is the voice of this river and is leading the way: to a healthy Mystic enjoyed by all.
Volunteers gather to clean up the Charles
The Watertown Tab? reported on the Charles River Cleanup. “On Saturday, April 25, volunteers picked up trash in Watertown as part of the 16th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup. In a collaboration led by Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), volunteers from over 130 groups throughout the Watershed worked together to remove litter and invasive species from the banks of the Charles River and surrounding parks. You can see an album of pictures at our Facebook page?.
19th Annual Mystic River Herring Run and Paddle
The Mystic River Watershed Association is celebrating the river’s many recreational opportunities through events like the Herring Run and Paddle that includes a 5K run/walk race, three paddling races (3, 9, and 12 miles), educational booths, children’s activities, and more. Here’s how you can join the fun on Sunday, May 17th in Somerville.