On Weds, Jan 9, the Neponset River Watershed Association held a meeting regarding a river pollution clean-up project that directly affects Dorchester. The MA State Riverways Program and Division of Marine Fisheries presented final results of their long awaited study on restoring the Neponset River.

The project will clean up high levels of toxic PCBs from the river bottom in Dorchester, Mattapan and Hyde Park. It will also restore historic herring and shad runs to these neighborhoods, and inland towns, by removing two dams.

The project needs widespread public support to move forward. This meeting began the final public comment process, so now is the time to get the facts and make your voice heard!

If you would like information about the Neponset River clean-up, visit www.neponset.org or contact DEHC, 617-474-1478.