CLEAN RIVER, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Welcome to the Muddy Water Initiative. We are a direct action, advocacy and educational clearinghouse for Boston’s Muddy River.
Environmentalists, stakeholders, and stewards of the Muddy River, we pilot low-cost, community accessible, climate-resilient projects that keep our River clean and our communities healthy. By working for the health of our urban waterways, we honor the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and his visionary design of a sparkling Emerald Necklace.
Watch the WATERGOAT and our Volunteers cleaning up the Muddy River
Video By: Dominique Charest-Ciampa
Announcements
—JOIN US Sunday SEPTEMBER 14 2025 for GOATS’N’BOATS 2! Come down to the Duck House at Agassiz Road Sunday 11am -1pm to join THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, BOSTON PARKS, Northeastern APO, Simmons and more for an all-hands-on-deck Cleanup! Baby Goats, Live Music, and of course…a GREAT Cleanup! See our Get Involved/Calendar Tab!
—The Charlesgate Farmers Market opened June 22rd on the Banks of the Muddy at Charlesgate! With a number of environmental popups (Beyond Plastics, Garbage to Gardens, etc.) we are bringing attention to the river and working on making our footways more sustainable to help our environment. Every Sunday, rain or Shine, 10-2pm!
—Volunteer with us to clean the River! See our Volunteer Tab on this site! New opportunities available!
—Boston Parks and the Muddy Water Initiative launched the MUDDY RIVER CLEANUP BOAT! on July 13 in a new public/private partnership! WE LOVE BOSTON!
We invite all friends and neighbors to jump in. Let’s work together for a #cleanmuddy!
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