The Charles River – once so dirty it turned colors depending on the paint being manufactured on its banks – is a finalist for the International Riverprize, an award that annually awards $350,000 for the development and implementation of visionary and sustainable river management. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2011/07/_the_charles_river.html
Article courtesy of The Boston Globe-The Green Blog posted by Beth Daly