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Add amenities like water fountains, waste bag dispensers, and more dog-friendly environments to two dog parks around the city-- offering a safe area for dogs and their owners to play and interact with other dogs.

The project will upgrade the sanitary sewer, stormwater, and water subsurface infrastructure while developing a new surface design for River Street, the bus terminal, and Carl Barron Plaza.

Take a virtual journey into the Cambridge watershed with this Storymap! Learn about the bodies of water that feed Fresh Pond, see the historical gatehouses and infrastructure, and understand how the water is monitored and treated before arriving at your tap.

You are invited to a virtual public meeting to discuss improving water quality in our rivers through the development of an updated CSO Control Plan.

Despite the considerable snowfall that Cambridge and the greater region has had this winter, drought conditions have been elevated due to limited groundwater recharge this winter. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) elevated the Northeast Region of Massachusetts, which includes Cambridge, from a Level 2 - Significant Drought to a Level 3 - Critical Drought earlier this week. In response to the ongoing drought, Cambridge has implemented strict water use restrictions.

This notice is required by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as an annual update on the progress of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) control measures to improve the water quality of Alewife Brook and Charles River.

The Water Department recently published its updated Fresh Pond Census Report, offering a detailed analysis of how and when people use Fresh Pond Reservation, along with access to the underlying data.

Cambridge has strengthened its climate resilience by upgrading stormwater and sewer systems, protecting drinking water supplies, and reinforcing critical infrastructure like energy and communications.

The City is on track to hit it's goal of generating 5% of the electricity it uses from onsite renewable systems.

Get to know Tim Puopolo, Watershed Protection Ranger and Outreach Coordinator at Fresh Pond Reservation! No two days at Fresh Pond are the same for Tim, as he protects the City’s water supply and connects with community members of all ages.