Charles River Conservancy Inc

Mission

Founded in 2000 in response to decades of neglect, budget cuts and outright mismanagement of one of greater Boston?s most visible and heavily used public spaces. By combining public education and political pressure with private sector contributions of time and money, the Charles River Conservancy seeks to keep the vision of Parklands creator Charles Eliot and his contemporary Frederick Law Olmstead alive.

Programs

Conservancy Volunteers, which educates over 1500 people annually about the Charles River Parklands as they assist in their stewardship; Service Learning, which brings primary and secondary school students to the Parklands for hands on education; Public education through newsletters, publications and programs; Capital improvements, such as the 40,000 sq. ft., $2.3 million Charles River Skatepark.