Patrick Herron

Father, husband, huge fan of rivers, parks and river herring. Executive Director at the Mystic River Watershed Association but opinions mine.

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

A significant milestone toward the construction of the Mystic River Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing - one of the last permits is in hand - 401 Water Quality Cert Credit @MassDEP @SomervilleCity @cityofeverettma

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

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Congratulations to author Saima Sidik on her highlighting the challenges and opportunities in addressing combined sewer overflows in the Boston area @MysticMyRWA @massrivers

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Shannon Beach - 26% of water quality samples not meeting standards for swimming. Let's fix our infrastructure so that residents can recreate safely during these crazy hot summers. @MysticMyRWA @massrivers @MassDEP https://t.co/Y3uTICMTV5 via @BostonGlobe

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Haley et al., of BU - gastrointestinal illness associated with combined sewer overflows. Water bodies with sewage may make people sick who are nearby (e.g. nearby residents) - not just swimmers and boaters. @MysticMyRWA @massrivers #cleanwater

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[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Tales From the Trenches - as presented by my colleague @AndyMysticRive1 A story of #hope and #greeninfrastructure in the face of an onslaught of stormwater pollutants and increasing precipitation!
I hope to see you there. @MysticMyRWA @massrivers

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

@walkerenvres Let me ask this: Why is the NYTimes story so informative? Where is the USGS in issuing national reports on an invaluable resource they are tasked with monitoring across the country?

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

@StroudCenter crawfish

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@LydiaMEdwards @MysticMyRWA @TuftsUniversity @EPA One calibrated AQ instrument and two superstars in this photo!

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Funding for Torbert Macdonald Park!! Thank you @Barber4StateRep and @senjehlen for securing $100K in the state budget for a vegetation management plan with a focus on tree inventory, original park design intent, view corridors, and the promotion of park usage @mysticmyRWA

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

@MysticMyRWA Water Chestnut event at the Mystic River this morning! Credit to the @MWRA_update for their long-standing partnership in assisting in this work. Perfect day for some field work on the River!

[Paul Constance @presentbias]

Anyone despairing about our ability to tackle the climate crisis should study the slow, messy, uncertain and thrilling history of urban rivers that have been raised from the dead. My essay for @longnow.
https://t.co/eCo5d405zo

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

A profile of the Mystic "...it is the opposite of orderly: it lurches through seasons of outrage and indifference, earnest clean-ups followed by another fuel spill....It is messy, elusive, and never actually finished."
The River Twice https://t.co/OqlmxZoDt4 @MysticMyRWA

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

This morning we celebrate the long awaited opening of a new @MassDCR bathhouse to replace prior 1954 building. DCR Commissioner Arrigo speaks about accessibility as underpinning the design. @MysticMyRWA

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

It is a time for rolling **forward** protections, not rolling back. The Supreme Court's decision to narrow the definition of "waters of the United States" is heartbreaking. Water connects us all, and all people deserve access to clean water.💧 @MysticMyRWA @CLF @mass_rivers

[Earthjustice @Earthjustice]

BREAKING: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court severely weakened the Clean Water Act in Sackett v. EPA. This is a catastrophic loss for water protections across the country and a win for big polluters, putting our communities, public health, and local ecosystems in danger.

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Swimming in the Seine? The Olympic Games have catalyzed a huge push to make the Seine swimmable. If this can be done in one major urban river, it can be done in the Mystic and all MA rivers. @MysticMyRWA @charlesriver @NepRWA @mass_rivers https://t.co/nwz84b2oKv

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Literally an icon of the Mystic. Tragic.

We need data on how many raptors killed by SGARS in MA.

The bald eagle found poisoned in Arlington cemetery has died, officials say https://t.co/dhfN6qTqo2 via @BostonGlobe @MysticMyRWA @MassSierraClub @charlesriver @MassAudubon

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

https://t.co/coCtBfYhvM
So glad to learn about the recognition for this amazing group of students, teacher, and the City of Everett as they restore the riverbank of the Malden River.
@MysticMyRWA @OfMalden @cityofeverettma

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

https://t.co/Uthoue53bI Tragic and keeps happening. We would benefit from knowing whether tissue/blood test indicates this is an SGAR rodenticide poisoning and what % of raptor poisonings are SGAR in metro Boston. @MysticMyRWA @MassAudubon @charlesriver

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

Congratulations @MariaBelenPower - looking forward to seeing how you apply your prodigious skillset and experiences for greater environmental justice! What you've been to Chelsea, you will be for MA! @MysticMyRWA

[GreenRoots @GreenRootsEJ]

BREAKING: We are thrilled and so proud to announce our Associate Executive Director @MariaBelenPower is joining Governor Healey's administration as the Undersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity!

[Patrick Herron @patrickherron12]

@wutrain spoke of the need to weave policy, people, jobs, community for a healthy city and waterfront at the @BostonHarborNow #onboard awards. #inspiring @MysticMyRWA