Medford Resident Honored by Watershed Association

The following is courtesy of the Mystic River Watershed Association:

The Annual Meeting of the Mystic River Watershed Association was held on Thursday, October 25, at Anthony’s Restaurant in Malden.  This 40^th anniversary celebration capped a year of activities designed to create greater awareness of the watershed and its beauty and rich history. As part of the festivities, the association awarded Medford resident Ken Krause the Ripple Award of dedication and appreciation. The award highlights the work of an individual that impacts the larger community.

Ken’s broad involvement with the Medford community and ability to bring together various contingents and stakeholders was acknowledged.  The Mystic River Watershed Association’s Beth MacBlane stated, “Ken is dedicated to a healthier Mystic River ecosystem through efforts with the Friends of the Mystic River, a Medford-based community group, as well as the Mystic River Watershed Association. Beyond the river, Ken is also highly involved with the local MBTA Green Line extension advocacy group, Medford Green Line Neighborhood Alliance, is a bicycle advocate, and serves on the Communications Committee of Walk Boston. He is the gold standard for community involvement, and we are thrilled to have him on our team.” 

For more about the event, see www.MysticRiver.org.

The Mystic River Watershed Association was founded in 1972 and has largely functioned as a volunteer-run organization, mobilizing activists on a project-by-project basis.  Its 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 which play a vital role in the many cities and towns the watershed includes.