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4 people are interested
Advocate for the Mystic River - seeking environmental engineer & landscape architecture professional
ORGANIZATION: Mystic River Watershed Association
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4 people are interested
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) seeks volunteers to serve on the volunteer-led Policy Committee. The Policy Committee tracks and responds to federal, state, and local projects and initiatives to protect MyRWA interests throughout the watershed. Of specific interest is stormwater management, habitat restoration, river access, park planning and waterfront development.
The Committee is in particular need of volunteers with a background in Environmental Engineering and Landscape Architecture, although all interested parties are encouraged to attend a meeting. New volunteers are always welcome!
Please join us! Free and open to the public. Committee Meetings are generally held the first Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm. For more information see http://mysticriver.org/
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About Mystic River Watershed Association
Location:
20 Academy St. Suite 306, Arlington, MA 02476, US
Mission Statement
The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) was founded in 1972 to protect and restore natural resources in the 22-community watershed. MyRWA accomplishes this work through the efforts of professional staff and thousands of volunteers working together on a project-by-project basis.
MyRWA mission is to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.
Description
The Mystic River Watershed encompasses 76 square miles, half a million inhabitants, and 22 communities, in whole or in part. It extends from the headwaters of the Aberjona River in suburban Reading to the heavily urban/industrial communities bordering Boston Harbor.
Communities in the watershed include the following: Arlington, Melrose, Belmont, Reading, Revere, Charlestown, E. Boston, Somerville, Burlington, Stoneham, Cambridge, Wakefield, Chelsea, Watertown, Everett, Wilmington, Lexington, Winchester, Malden, Winthrop, Medford, and Woburn.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Tufts UniversityRabb Room, Lincoln Filene Center10 Upper Campus RoadMedford, MA 02155
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 2-5 hours per month