CHARLES RIVER CONSERVANCY INC
Programs
Charles River Parklands Volunteer Program
CONSERVANCY VOLUNTEERS - THIS PROGRAM ORGANIZES 2,000 VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR TO IMPROVE THE LANDSCAPE, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF 400 ACRES OF THE URBAN CHARLES RIVER PARKLANDS. PROJECTS INCLUDE EROSION CONTROL, DEBRIS REMOVAL, BRUSH CUTTING, TREE PRUNING, BENCH AND RAIL PAINTING, PLANTINGS, RESTORATION OF RIVER EMBANKMENTS AND ADDRESSING INVASIVE VEGETATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$94.3KCharles River Advocacy Program
ONE OF THE CONSERVANCY'S MAIN GOALS IS TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE CHARLES RIVER AND ITS PARKLANDS. THIS IS CURRENTLY MANIFESTED THROUGH THREE PRONGS: (A) SUPPORT FOR THE HEALTH OF THE CHARLES WITH A FLOATING WETLAND, (B) AS A VOICE IN PUBLIC PROCESSES WHEN PROJECTS AND DEVELOPMENTS IMPACT THE PUBLIC'S ACCESS AND USE OF THE PARKS, AND (C) COMMUNICATING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC. THE CHARLES RIVER FLOATING WETLAND IS A MULTI- YEAR PILOT PROJECT THAT UTILIZES RESEARCH, ENGAGEMENT, AND PLACEMAKING TO EVALUATE A NEW WATER QUALITY INTERVENTION THAT MAY HELP THE RIVER BE MORE RESILIENT TO CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMS THAT PLAGUE IT EACH SUMMER. INSTALLED IN 2020, THE WETLAND WILL REMAIN IN THE RIVER FOR 2-3 YEARS, AFTER WHICH DATA THAT WAS COLLECTED WILL HELP INFORM POTENTIAL LARGER INSTALLATIONS. BEING A VOICE FOR THE PARKLANDS INVLOVES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC PROCESSES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN AND NEAR THE PARKS AND BY BUILDING COALITIONS OF STAKEHOLDERS AROUND COMMON GOALS. IN THE PAST, THIS HAS INCLUDED WORKING TO IMPROVE THE CONNECTIVITY OF PARK PATHWAYS WITH UNDERPASSES, AND MORE RECENTLY AS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE I-90 REALIGNMENT PROJECT IN ALLSTON. THE CONSERVANCY SHARES INFORMATION ABOUT ITS WORK AND OTHER NEWS AFFECTING THE PARKLANDS THROUGH A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND PERIODIC PAPER MAILINGS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$218.8KCommunity Engagement and Education
THE CONSERVANCY SEEKS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTER CONNECTIONS TO THE RIVER AND ITS PARKS. THIS INCLUDES A COMMUNITY CO-DESIGN AND PLANNING PROCESS, AS WELL AS IMPLEMENTATION OF LIGHT-TOUCH INSTALLATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO SEE AND EXPLORE HOW MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS ARE PRESENT ALL AROUND THEM, INCLUDING IN NATURE AND PARKS. THE CONSERVANCY HAS ALSO WORKED FOR MANY YEARS TO BRING BACK SWIMMING IN THE CHARLES RIVER. THIS INCLUDES HOSTING A SANCTIONED ONE-DAY SWIM EVENT WHEN FEASIBLE AND PLANNING FOR A SEASONAL SWIM FACILITY THAT WOULD PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AND MONITORED SPACE FOR RIVER SWIMMING.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$126.9K
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