Father, husband, huge fan of rivers, parks and river herring. Executive Director at the Mystic River Watershed Association but opinions mine.
Arlington, MA
Joined January 2017
- Tweets613
- Following317
- Followers323
- Likes473
Patrick Herron retweeted
Anyone despairing about our ability to tackle the climate crisis should study the slow, messy, uncertain and thrilling history of urban rivers that have been raised from the dead. My essay for @longnow.
longnow.org/ideas/the-river-…
Patrick Herron retweeted
Two opportunities to walk and learn with us and @GreenRootsEJ!
Meet us at the Chelsea Public Library at 9am or 5:30pm on 9/28 for a Climate Justice Walk as part of @climatecrews #ClimatePrepWeek2022⬇️⬇️⬇️
Join @GreenRoots and the @Mysticriverwatershed for a climate justice themed walk on Wednesday the 28th! We will start at the Chelsea Public Library and talk about the impacts of climate change and the importance of green spaces in Chelsea!
#Climateprepweek2022
Patrick Herron retweeted
What makes work meaningful is mostly not 💰
This paper finds 60% of meaningfulness at work comes from non-economic factors: autonomy (that one has choices & authority over tasks), competence (a feeling of mastery), and relatedness (connection to others). docs.iza.org/dp13112.pdf
Patrick Herron retweeted
Night Shift is introducing a special Saison for MyRWA’s 50th! This limited edition beer is coming this weekend, and MyRWA staff will be tabling at the Everett Tap Room on Sunday (8/28) to share some great local news and how to get more involved. @NightShiftBeer
Patrick Herron retweeted
If you think it already seems too hot right now,
Then I've got some really bad news for you about the future.
Patrick Herron retweeted
What the f- though ?
Where the love go ? 🧨
@LilTunechi @THEREALSWIZZZ
Patrick Herron retweeted
This afternoon, I joined with Baker Administration officials and local leaders to advocate for an economic development package that includes $44 million for strengthening the Amelia Earhart Dam and building a new Orange Line headhouse to connect to the future Mystic River Bridge.
Patrick Herron retweeted
Chelsea has pockets of extreme heat that impacts the public health of our community and will only get worse with climate change. Learn how we’re fighting back with our “Chelsea Cool Block” project in partnership with @busphEH @c_heatproject @MlsScammell
wbur.org/news/2022/05/12/che…
Patrick Herron retweeted
Chelsea has pockets of extreme heat that impacts community health and will only get worse with climate change. Learn how CJA member @GreenRootsEJ is fighting back.
wbur.org/news/2022/05/12/che…
Patrick Herron retweeted
GreenRoots celebrating our beautiful Mystic River with our friends and partners of the @MysticMyRWA on their 26th Mystic River Herring Run & Paddle! Thank you for all of your amazing work protecting our communities in the watershed. 🌊
Patrick Herron retweeted
It’s Wicked Hot! Extreme heat causes more deaths in the US than all other weather hazards combined. The @museumofscience, @MysticMyRWA, Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC) & @MAPCMetroBoston worked with volunteers to measure air temperature across the Mystic River Watershed.- P1
Patrick Herron retweeted
It’s Wicked Hot! This time we visited East Boston this area was 6.9 degrees warmer than the coolest temperature across the region. Learn with us about our key findings! @museumofscience, @MysticMyRWA, Resilient Mystic Collaborative (RMC), @MAPCMetroBoston (PART 2 - East Boston)
Patrick Herron retweeted
Congrats to our fearless associate executive director @MariaBelenPower for being awarded the Anne M. Blackburn Award presented by @charlesriver! This award recognizes leaders for their commitment to EJ, equity and resilient communities.
We are honored to award Andrea Nyamekye of @N2Nma, Sofia Owen of @AceEJ, and @MariaBelenPower of @GreenRootsEJ with the #AnneBlackburnAward for their commitment to #EnvironmentalJustice & healthy, resilient communties.
Patrick Herron retweeted
Excellent oped @MysticMyRWA @charlesriver on the need to finish the job when it comes to cleaning up the Boston Harbor. Millions of gallons of 💩 still being discharged into our rivers is not acceptable! #CleanWater #HealthyRivers 🌎🌊🐟🚣🏾♀️ bostonglobe.com/2022/04/02/o…
Patrick Herron retweeted
💧#CleanWaterTip💧
Where does #trash in our river come from?
It turns out that the vast majority of trash in our rivers and lakes comes from the street, and is washed into the river through storm drains when it rains. Check out this video to learn how you can help >>>
Patrick Herron retweeted
Education starts with story telling and is the key for enlightment. Here is the chance to speak with the creators!
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
Patrick Herron retweeted
A huge thank you to @RepPressley for securing $750,000 for the construction of a flood barrier along Chelsea & Everett's Island End River! The project will provide essential protection to our EJ communities who bear the brunt of climate change.
@MysticMyRWA @ChelseaGov_MA
Patrick Herron retweeted
"From Providence to NY to Boston . . . these forgotten waters are being surfaced to rejuvenate parks, revive local economies & create bigger reservoirs that can prevent flooding during increasingly dangerous storms." A story of #hope from @MilesPerHoward
bostonglobe.com/2022/01/21/o…
Patrick Herron retweeted
An update to the bottle bill is long overdue! I'm proud to be working alongside sponsors @MarjorieDecker + @CindyCreem, @MassPirg & the #ZeroWaste Caucus to support a new #BottleBill to help save towns $, reduce #PlasticPollution & bring MA recycling into the 21st century #mapoli
Patrick Herron retweeted
#TransformationTuesday
Over three events last week, 25 volunteers removed approx. 96 bags worth of the invasive bittersweet vine from Macdonald Park. Clearing away the bittersweet revealed some amazing views! ✨
Thank you volunteers for all your hard work!
