Charles River Watershed Association: Last day of sampling!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Last day of sampling!

Yesterday was the last day of sampling for the flagging sampling for our intern crew. It was a beautiful day even though the rain started to fall while we were still on water. But since we borrowed water proof field clothing from the CRWA office we weren’t worried! We were still able to stay warm and dry. In addition, the river view during the rain is amazing, and the falling rain makes interesting patterns on the river.

I am going to miss those beautiful days, and I thank CRWA for giving me the chance to take part in the field work for the flagging program.

Also of interest: this week the world's largest regatta will be held on the Charles River: The Head of the Charles and you might like to come out andenjoy the sight! I am going to be there early Sunday!

There we are! Ian, Alex and me!

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Welcome to the Charles River Watershed Association's Intern Blog

CRWA's mission is to use science, advocacy and the law to protect, preserve and enhance the Charles River and its watershed.

One of the country's oldest watershed organizations, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) was formed in 1965 in response to public concern about the declining condition of the Charles. Since its earliest days of advocacy, CRWA has figured prominently in major clean-up and watershed protection efforts, working with government officials and citizen groups from 35 Massachusetts watershed towns from Hopkinton to Boston. Initiatives over the last four decades have dramatically improved the quality of water in the watershed and fundamentally changed approaches to water resource management.

While CRWA’s mission focuses on the Charles River, the implications and applicability of our science-based work go far beyond the watershed’s boundaries. Much of CRWA’s work is cutting edge and therein lies our unique strength and effectiveness: we use our scientific knowledge of the Charles to develop innovative, workable solutions to watershed problems. This knowledge allows CRWA not only to advocate persuasively for outcomes, but also to partner with government agencies and other environmental groups to protect the natural environment and to promote sustainable ecosystem policies and practices.