Charles River In Waltham Gets Invasive Species Control Work

News release from Department of Conservation and Recreation.

WHAT: On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation will conduct invasive aquatic species control work in the Charles River from the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in the City of Newton to the Moody Street Dam in the City of Waltham. The Charles River will remain open to the public, however, the DCR encourages those on the river that day to avoid the treatment area and the treatment vessels. If left unmanaged, invasive aquatic species will outcompete native plant species and inhibit water flow and recreational access. Alternative local state parks include the downstream portions of the Charlies River Reservation in the City of Boston, Mystic River Reservation in the City of Medford, Beaver Brook Reservation in the Town of Belmont, and Middlesex Fells Reservation in the Town of Stoneham.

WHERE: Charles River from the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge in the City of Newton to the Moody Street Dam in the City of Waltham.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 2024