Boathouses

In accordance with the MA Dept. of Public Health (DPH), a cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory has been posted in the Charles River downstream of the MIT Boathouse. Red flags are being flown at the Charles River Yacht Club, Union Boat Club, Paddle Boston at Kendall Square, and the Charlesgate Yacht Club. Public health officials recommend that people and pets avoid contact in areas of algae concentration and rinse thoroughly in the event of contact.

For additional information on cyanobacteria blooms, we encourage you to visit the following websites:

https://www.mass.gov/lists/algae-information

https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water

https://www.cdc.gov/habs/index.html

https://www.epa.gov/cyanohabs

Current Cyanobacteria Bloom Advisories - https://www.mass.gov/alerts/harmful-cyanobacterial-bloom-advisories-in-massachusetts

At this time, it is recommended that you avoid contact with the water. People should rinse off with fresh water immediately if they or their pet comes into contact with the water. Blue-green algae is extremely toxic to pets. If you believe you or your pet is experiencing adverse health effects, contact your doctor or veterinarian immediately.

CRWA’s water quality models are predicting blue flags at all boathouses, based only on E. coli bacteria predictions.

Community Rowing, Inc.

Newton Yacht Club

Northeastern's Henderson Boathouse

Paddle Boston at Herter Park

Watertown Yacht Club

Cambridge Boat Club

Harvard's Weld Boathouse

Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse

Riverside Boat Club

Charlesgate Yacht Club

Charles River Yacht Club

Paddle Boston at Kendall Square

Union Boat Club