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Revitalizing Boston's Charles River

Posted by: Laura Kraft
Thanks to: Laura Krafft
23 October 2000 - 4:00am

The Charles River is one of the country's most celebrated rivers, but it suffers from neglect and lack of access.

"he Charles River is cleaner than it has been in two centuries. The days when a dip in the water inspired fears of hepatitis and diarrhea are gone, replaced by hope of public swimming by 2005.But as thousands crowd the banks for the annual Head of the Charles Regatta, the waterway dubbed ''The People's River'' more than 20 years ago by one ardent activist still has a serious problem: The river may be cleaner, but the riverfront remains a mess, wholly unprepared for its increasing popularity."

Full Story: Taking it to the banks
Source: The Boston Globe, October 22, 2000
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