Water: Summer 2010, Volume 13 Number 2
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Updates from the (water)front. Comments (1) They’re from FEMA and they’re here to help. Really. Comments (2) Working with water is a lot better than working against. Comments (5) It’s time to think of stormwater as a natural resource. Low Impact Development (LID) offers an alternative to old drain-and-dispose techniques. Comments (0) What’s Wrong With This Picture? Comments (0) Can one river change the world? With the science and political skill behind the Charles River Watershed Association, you wouldn’t bet against it. Comments (2) ![]() ArchitectureBoston didn’t plan the water-pipe break to make our summer issue more timely. But in recognition of this coincidence, we encourage you to check out the following resources. Comments (0) Cover: The L Street Brownies annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge — a South Boston tradition since 1904. |
The Swimsuit Issue Comments (0) Comments (0) Bauhaus 1919–1933: Workshops for Modernity Comments (0) Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage Comments (1) Comments (0) Design That Drives Us Crazy Comments (0) Comments (0) Covering the Issues Comments (0) Comments (0) Boston Harbor Comments (1) How Long is the Charles River? Comments (0) |
[…] Water — the water of the Charles River and my desire to swim in it — was one of the main reasons I started the Charles River Conservancy 10 years ago. I love swimming in city rivers; for me it embodies urban livability. When I arrived here from Switzerland 30 years ago, I envisioned swimming in the Charles. To support a cleaner Charles, I started by becoming a volunteer water-tester. […]