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40 people are interested
Local Environmental Advocacy & Policy
ORGANIZATION: Mystic River Watershed Association
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40 people are interested
The Policy Committee has a number of important issues it is working on and is looking for assistance. The Policy Committee meets monthly, typically on the first Tuesday evening of the month at Tufts University. Policy member duties include attending the meetings and providing additional support as necessary. Active participation typically involved 1-5 hours per month and may include research, letter writing and participation at public meetings.
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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.
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20 Academy St. Suite 306Arlington, MA 02476
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18