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The Charles River Dam at South Natick is an earthen dam and concrete spillway on the Charles River in Natick, MA. A historic mill dam, the present-day dam was rebuilt in 1934 after the previous dam was destroyed in a 1929 flood. The structure was rated in "poor condition", served no purpose for power or flood control, and impeded migratory fish passage, effectively degrading the river ecosystem.
In 2022, the Natick Select Board Voted in favor to remove the spillway and restore the river. Spillway removal will preserve the vital mature trees, which improve air and water quality, reduce heat island impacts, and mitigate flooding, and offer the chance to restore the river ecosystem, and provide the numerous benefits of a free-flowing river to wildlife and residents alike.
About Charles River Watershed Association
We work to protect, restore, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed using science, advocacy, and the law by developing science-based strategies to increase resilience, protect public health, and promote environmental equity as we face a changing climate, together.
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