The Charles River Watershed Association announced that the bill asking to end sewage overflows that drain into the Charles River. There are 10 places where sewage can mix with stormwater and flow into the river, according to the CRWA. None are in Watertown, but one is near Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge and another is in Brighton near the Harvard athletic fields.
The bill will be heard by the State Legislature on June 17. See more information from the CRWA below.
On Tuesday, June 17, the State Legislature will be hearing testimony on our bill to end Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) across the state, including in the Charles River area.
Can you join us? It’s important that we have a good showing to demonstrate that people really care about this issue. (Sign up here.)
Date: Tuesday, June 17
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Where: Attend virtually or in-person at the State House, Room A-1
Action: Tell lawmakers it’s time to Cut the Crap and stop sewage from flowing into our rivers.
Even a brief statement can have a significant impact. We can help you prepare your testimony, or you can simply attend in support. You can find the bill language here and our suggested talking points are attached.
Please let us know if you can attend, and we’ll be in touch and answer any questions you have. Let’s send a message to the legislature and tell them, it’s time to Cut the Crap!
Find out more in the CRWA’s Cut the Crap page.