Water quality grades are in for Boston-area rivers: How did the
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The annual water quality grades for the three rivers that flow into Boston Harbor -- the Charles, Mystic and Neponset rivers -- were released on Thursday, revealing a mix of progress and sliding scores across the region.
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Mystic River - Wikipedia
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For the Love of Charles
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Charles River cleanup improvements 'stalled,' says annual EPA report card
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History of the Charles River - History of Massachusetts Blog
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The grades are in–see how water quality fared in your favorite section of the Charles River! — Charles River Watershed Association
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National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
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Boston – Page 27 – Boston Herald
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Boston Rivers Were Pretty Clean In 2020, But Sewage Is Still A Problem Says EPA
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Youth Water Monitoring - Elizabeth River Project
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Boston River Report Cards Reveal Grades Ranging from A to F — Mystic River Watershed Association