Million-dollar Earmark Secured For Mystic River Watershed Improvement

ARLINGTON, MA — The town announced that it has secured more than one million dollars in federal funds that are slated to be used in stormwater pollution reduction efforts in the Mystic River and its watershed.

Arlington is working with the Mystic River Watershed Association to improve green stormwater infrastructure for the 76-square-mile area that extends through the communities of Arlington, Somerville, Medford, Everett, Chelsea, Charlestown, and Reading. The infrastructure includes infiltration trenches, tree trenches, and rain gardens, which are designed to absorb and filter stormwater to minimize runoff and pollution before it drains into the main river. According to Town Manager Jim Feeney, the first step is identifying municipally-owned properties along the watershed that are ideal for or in need of the infrastructure.

“Stormwater pollution is a significant challenge for our waterways, leading to water quality issues, harming aquatic life, and even impacting recreational activities,” Feeney said in a statement. “The Mystic River Watershed Association will play a key role in managing the project, ensuring that it stays on track and meets its goals. Their expertise in grant management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement will be invaluable in driving the success of this initiative.”

The Mystic River Watershed Association is a nonprofit organization that has worked to protect and maintain the Mystic River for more than 50 years.

Feeney gave credit to Democratic Minority WHIP Katherine Clark for securing the $1,092,000 earmark.

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