Daily Archives: July 8, 2013

Muddy River Flood Risk Management and Environmental Restoration

The Muddy River is a small waterway located in the Boston metropolitan area. Most of the 5.6 square mile watershed is located in the city of Boston and the town of Brookline, with a small portion located in the city of Newton. The 3.5 mile long Muddy River flows through the heart of Frederick Law Olmsted’s famed “Emerald Necklace,” one of the most carefully crafted park systems in America and the oldest remaining linear urban park system in the United States. [Read more]

Watch Chronicle’s article on restoring the muddy river.