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Mass. authorities want to give up on solving the Charles River's sewage problem

The Charles River is a "Class B" river, meaning that it's suitable for boating and swimming, writes. But now authorities want ...
The Harvard Crimson

Water Authority Considers Proposal to Let Sewage Keep Flowing Into the Charles River

To the dismay of advocates and residents, the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority proposed a plan at a Wednesday meeting ...
Boston.com

Toxic bacteria outbreak strikes before the Head of the Charles

Despite a cyanobacteria bloom outbreak, the world-renowned regatta is still on track to kick off on Oct. 17, drawing about 12,000 rowers to the water. Chloe Lewis brought down a double scull as she ...

Sewage could be dumped into Charles River under new proposal from Massachusetts water authority

A new proposal by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) to change the Charles River's water-quality classification is sparking controversy, with advocates warning it could undo decades of ...
The Boston Globe

‘One of the worst in years’: Toxic bacteria outbreak poses new challenge prior to the Head of the Charles

It’s October in Boston, and on the Charles River that means one thing: Rowers are getting ready for the Head of the Charles. The iconic regatta begins in a week, but this year, as rowers prepare to ...