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“Harborwalk 2.0” Toolkit to Promote Accessible, Resilient Waterfront Design

Boston Harbor NowAugust 13, 2024

Boston Harbor Now Releases “Harborwalk 2.0” Toolkit to Promote Accessible, Resilient Waterfront Design Toolkit principles to guide Boston Harbor Now advocacy around future development projects BOSTON – Boston Harbor Now released Visualizing Harborwalk 2.0… Read More

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Meet the 2024 Innovation Islands Mini-Grant Awardees

Boston Harbor NowMay 9, 2024

In 2022 as part of the Park Anniversary celebrations, Boston Harbor Now worked in partnership with the National Park Service and DCR (Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation) to create the Innovation Islands program: a new grant opportunity… Read More

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Boston Harbor Now Provided Free Access to Boston Harbor and Islands for More Than 34,600 People in 2023

Boston Harbor NowNovember 22, 2023

Boston Harbor Now Provided Free Access to Boston Harbor and Islands for More Than 34,600 People in 2023 BOSTON, Mass. – November 13, 2023 – This summer, more than 34,600 people were able to enjoy Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor… Read More

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“Recommendations of the Climate Chief” Report Reflections

Boston Harbor NowNovember 14, 2023

Massachusetts’ first-ever Climate Chief, Melissa Hoffer, marked her tenth month in the role with a detailed 87-page report entitled Recommendations of the Climate Chief. I have had the opportunity to read the report in full… Read More

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“Harborwalk 2.0” Toolkit to Promote Accessible, Resilient Waterfront Design

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Blog | Tagged as: Boston Harbor Now, Boston Harborwalk, climate change, flooding, Kathy Abbott, Kelly Sherman, Resilient waterfront design, seawalls | August 13, 2024

Boston Harbor Now Releases “Harborwalk 2.0” Toolkit to Promote Accessible, Resilient Waterfront Design Toolkit principles to guide Boston Harbor Now advocacy around future development projects BOSTON – Boston Harbor Now released Visualizing Harborwalk 2.0… Read More

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National Parks Foundation Awards Boston Harbor Now With Junior Ranger Angler Grant

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Press | Tagged as: Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Deer Island, Department of Conservation and Recreation, fishing, funding, junior ranger, junior ranger anglers, MWRA, National Park Foundation, National Parks, National Parks of Boston, Nut Island, youth | July 12, 2024

Boston Harbor Now is proud to join a cohort of 36 other National Parks Partners as part of the National Park Foundation’s 2024 Junior Ranger Angler grantees. This grant allows us to invite participants to explore Boston… Read More

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4 Must-Do Activities for an Unforgettable Boston Harbor Summer

Allison Lin Filed under: Blog | Tagged as: Boston attractions, Boston events, Boston Harbor, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Boston Harbor Now, Boston harbor walk, Camping, Georges Island, July events Boston, Lighthouse Tours, Peddocks Island, public access, Spectacle Island, Spectacle Summer Nights, Sunset Lobster Clambakes | July 1, 2024

Summer’s here in Boston, and it’s time to soak up the sun and ocean breeze! No need to stress over picking the perfect plans—we’ve put together the ultimate list of must-do activities to make your summer unforgettable. Dive into our… Read More

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Meet the 2024 Innovation Islands Mini-Grant Awardees

Boston Harbor Now Filed under: Blog | Tagged as: Boson Harborwalk, Boston Harbor Islands, community engagement, DCR, Georges Island, grant funding, NPS, public programs, Spectacle Island | May 9, 2024

In 2022 as part of the Park Anniversary celebrations, Boston Harbor Now worked in partnership with the National Park Service and DCR (Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation) to create the Innovation Islands program: a new grant opportunity… Read More

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