Charles River Watershed Association Responds To Oil Spill

BROOKLINE, MA — The Charles River Watershed Association has called for the implementation of a watershed in the aftermath of the oil spill in the Muddy River.

The spill, which was discovered on Sunday, left multiple geese and ducks negatively affected. In addition to Brookline Police and fire, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and New England Wildlife also responded.

CWRA expressed that they were “heartbroken” by what took place, and emphasized that the spill could have a long-term impact if it is not handled efficiently.

“We need to adopt a watershed approach,” The nonprofit said in a statement. “CRWA is working on a community vision plan to improve water quality in the Muddy River by looking at sources throughout the six square mile watershed, and producing a prioritized list of projects that, once implemented, can enhance water quality in the Muddy River.”

The project list includes ideas such as rain gardens and bioswales. A bioswale is a man-made ditch that collects stormwater runoff to treat and keep it away from bodies of water and structures.