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Watertown Plants Miyawaki Forest to Boost Urban Biodiversity and Environmental Education
WATERTOWN, MA – In a collaborative effort, local residents, city leaders, and environmental volunteers have transformed a portion of the lawn at Watertown’s Lowell Elementary School into a Miyawaki Forest. Using a method pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this forest will serve as a green oasis in the city, designed to foster rapid growth,…
Read MoreWatertown Resident Hopes to Make Commuting to Boston a More Relaxing Experience with Electric Water Shuttle
Watertown – Watertown’s Drew Rollert is hoping to launch one of the first all-electric water shuttles on the east coast to ferry passengers from Watertown Square to Boston. The ‘Wada Hoppah” would transport passengers 15-20 at a time down the Charles River, making multiple stops along the way. Drew is currently waiting for the United…
Read MoreLawmakers & Activists Hope to “Make Polluters Pay” During Kickoff Event at Watertown Arsenal
WATERTOWN – State lawmakers, local activists, congressional representatives, and members of the community were among those in attendance for an event announcing new legislation that would charge fossil fuel companies to create a Superfund. The superfund could generate as much as $10 million in the first ten years. The money would be used for environmental…
Read MoreCity Council Approves Funds to Resurface Victory Field with New Turf
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council approved a $1.5 million order to resurface the Victory Field turf with a new type of artificial turf material. The motion passed 6-3 following over two hours of impassioned statements from residents and city officials who spoke for an against the continuous use of artificial turf. Watch the full…
Read MoreWatertown Initiative to Keep Pollutants Out of Charles River Gets Federal Funding
WATERTOWN – U.S Representative Katherine Clark visited Watertown on January 23rd to announce a $240,000 grant to fund a Stormwater Tree Trench project. Recent Stories
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