About this Event
Swimming in the Charles River, once a distant fantasy, has become a realistic possibility in recent years.
Join the inaugural Clean Charles Convening to hear from the scientists, resource managers, and advocates working to understand, protect, and improve the Charles River ecosystem. Participate in a conversation about what it would take to go from one or two swim events per year to bringing beaches back to the Lower Charles River.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM
Breakfast & Newtworking
Info: Grab coffee, a bite, and explore posters!
🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome
Info: Boston City Council President, Liz Breadon;
Charles River Watershed Association, Emily Norton;
Northeastern University, Amy Mueller
🕑: 09:30 AM
Beach Management
Info: Department of Conservation & Recreation, Susan Hamilton; MA Department of Environmental Protection Anna Mayor; MA Department of Public Health, Logan Bailey
🕑: 10:30 AM
Current Conditions and Future Drivers
Info: WATER QUALITY PANEL: MA Department of Public Health, Logan Bailey; Cambridge Health Department, Sam Lipson; Charles River Watershed Association, Marielena Lima; moderated by Max Rome, Charles River Watershed Association
🕑: 12:00 PM
Heat Impacts
Info: City of Boston, Zoe Davis;
Cambridge Office of Sustainability, Kendra White
🕑: 12:03 PM
Lunch and Networking
Info: Enjoy lunch, mingle, and explore posters.
🕑: 01:30 PM
Barriers and Solutions
Info: Charles River Watershed Association, Julie Wood. STORMWATER SOLUTIONS PANEL: Northeastern University, Annalisa Onnis-Hayden;
Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Emma Page;
City of Boston, Ronak Sathyanarayana;
Charles River Watershed Association, Michael DiDimizio; moderated by Moderated by Chris Mancini, Save The Harbor/Save The Bay.
🕑: 03:30 PM
Discussion and Wrap Up
Event venue & nearby stays
40 Leon St, 40 Leon Street, Boston, United States
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