Our Executive Director Chris Mancini moderated a discussion presented by the Charles River Conservancy, where leading voices in the field explored how floating wetlands can help improve urban waterways by absorbing excess nutrients, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening climate resilience in our cities.
The conversation brought together perspectives from Nick Wesley / @urbanrivers / Chicago, Charmaine Dahlenburg / @nationalaquarium / Baltimore, Galen Fulford / @biomatrixwatersolutions / Scotland, and Laura Jasinski / @charlesriverconservancy / Boston for an inspiring conversation on the future of nature based solutions in Boston and beyond.
We're excited to launch our own floating wetland on Fort Point Channel in partnership with Biomatrix Water, National Aquarium, Alexandria Real Estate, and Charles River Conservancy. Stay tuned for more!
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We are happy to award $311,000 to 76 amazing grantees to bring over 200 FREE beach events on Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull! It was great to be able to gather folks committed to bringing diverse events that meet the interests of our community for no cost. Shoutout to @davidbiele_ma and @senjohnfkeenan for dropping by to support the program!
Check out the link in our bio or our website to see some of the Better Beaches public events that will be happening in our region's beaches this summer!
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Today’s ArtSEA spotlight: @bostongaymers 🎲
Boston Gaymers creates welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ gamers and allies to connect, build community, and have fun through tabletop games, video games, and social events across Boston. Their events are all about bringing people together through play, friendship, and shared interests in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Organized by Save the Harbor, ArtSEA brings programs reflective of our diverse community’s interests and identities to free Chapter 91 spaces through partnerships with local artists and community groups. Join us Friday, May 15 from 6–8 PM on Fort Point Channel for a free after-work kickback featuring tabletop games with Boston Gaymers, beading with Art & Soul Clinic, and refreshments catered by Don Tequeño and Doña Arepa.
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Action alert 🚨 We have one week to urge the Senate to restore funding to @massdcr . There is still time to change course with your help!
Call and email your state senator and ask them to support amendments #323 and #324 by Senator Eldridge to restore funding to DCR’s operational and seasonal budgets. Use the link in our bio to ask your state senator to support DCR's budget with our friends @massparksforall
Today’s ArtSEA spotlight: Art & Soul Clinic ✨
Art & Soul Clinic creates accessible spaces for creation, connection, rest, and joy through the arts. Their work centers creativity as a tool for healing, self expression, and community care while uplifting the value of cultural knowledge and lived experience.
Organized by Save the Harbor, ArtSEA brings programs reflective of our diverse community’s interests and identities to free Chapter 91 spaces through partnerships with local artists and community groups. Join us Friday, May 15 from 6–8 PM on Fort Point Channel for a free after-work kickback featuring beading with Art & Soul Clinic, tabletop games with Boston Gaymers, and refreshments catered by Don Tequeño and Doña Arepa.
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Our Harbor Heroes at the Destination Harbor 40 Gala. These individuals have gone above and beyond to keep our beaches clean, accessible, and sustainable. It was a beautiful evening celebrating their impact and honoring the work that makes it all possible.
Thank you Ari Alarcon Flynn, Kristan McLaughlin from Pembroke Real Estate, Raquel Halsey & Janelle Pocowatchit from NAICOB, The Honorable Michael J Rodrigues, and the Metropolitan Beaches Commission🙌🌊
Photos by @katyrogersart
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Last week at our Destination Harbor 40 Gala, we honored our Historic Heroes, the founders and former leaders who started it all. Their vision and dedication are what made the transformation of Boston Harbor possible.
Beth Nicholson, William B. Golden, Esq., Judge Paul Garrity, Ian Menzies, Patricia Foley, and Bruce Berman, thank you for carrying the mission forward and passing the torch to the next generation.
Forty years later, the work continues.
Photos by @katyrogersart
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Organized by Save the Habor/Save the Bay, ArtSEA aims to bring programs reflective of our diverse community's interests and identities to free Chapter 91 spaces by partnering with local artists and community groups.
Join us for our first FREE after-work kickback with beading, boardgames, and snacks in an easily accessible location on Fort Point Channel.
Unwind while making anchor cords with @artandsoulclinic , or connect with your local gaming community over tabletop games with @bostongaymers .
Drop in anytime, grab refreshments, and spend the evening in good company.
Friday, May 15, 6–8 PM
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Thank you for making waves with us 🌊
Forty years ago, Boston Harbor was one of the dirtiest urban waterways in the country. Last night, we came together on a now thriving harbor at Destination Boston Harbor 40 to celebrate just how far we’ve come.
We honored our Historic Heroes, whose vision made this transformation possible, and celebrated this year’s Harbor Heroes who continue to go above and beyond to protect and strengthen our beloved beaches.
The room was filled with our friends, partners, and leaders — including @massltgov ! The night was full of energy, connection, and celebration. From the dance floor to the silent auction, every moment supported the future of Boston Harbor.
A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors who made the night possible, and a special shout out to @90pluscellars and @vitaminwater for keeping the drinks flowing all night, and to @thegrandboston for hosting us in such a stunning space. Your support truly helped bring this celebration to life.
When you attend our events, step onto a cruise, or see young people becoming harbor stewards, know that you’re part of this story too.
Here’s to cleaner waters, stronger communities, and an even brighter future. See you on the harbor 💙
Photos by @katyrogersart
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To commemorate 40 years of making waves on Boston Harbor, we want to recognize the ones who started it all.
Forty years ago, Boston Harbor was a great example of environmental neglect. As Quincy City Solicitor, Bill Golden initiated the Boston Harbor Cleanup through his landmark lawsuit that demanded action on the sewage pollution in the harbor. The case was heard by Judge Paul Garrity, and together they compelled the state to create the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Leaders were held accountable to confront the Harbor’s pollution by Managing Editor at The Boston Globe, Ian Menzies, who kept the public informed and encouraged public dialogue. Meanwhile, Beth Nicholson represented community voice and brought her belief as a mother that her children, and all children, deserved clean water, safe beaches, and a harbor the region could be proud of.
For 30 years, President and CEO Patty Foley led the organization through a period of extraordinary growth and impact, expanding membership tenfold, strengthening advocacy across all levels of government, and transforming Save the Harbor into a trusted regional voice for clean water, public beaches, and equitable access to Boston Harbor. Alongside her, Bruce Berman shaped the organization’s public identity and strategy as Director of Strategy & Communications and as Boston’s beloved “BayWatcher.” Together, Patty and Bruce advanced a defining belief that continues to guide the organization today: that the best way to save the harbor is to share it, building a new generation of stewards connected to clean water, resilient coastlines, and a harbor that belongs to everyone.
We are excited to honor the monumental efforts of our founders and former leaders as our 2026 Historic Heroes at Destination Boston Harbor 40. We look forward to gathering our friends, supporters, and influential civic, corporate, and community leaders to commemorate the impact of collective efforts and a dream for a better harbor.
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One of the best auctions in Boston is now live! Get a chance to enjoy incredible vacations, deluxe tickets to sporting events, staycations featuring luxury local hotels and fine dining experiences, concerts, and more while supporting Save the Harbor's mission to protect and share Boston Harbor and the region's public beaches!
Some of the fantastic featured items you can bid on include trips to Vancouver and Vegas, Tall Ships Boston On the Water Experiences, FIFA World Cup Tickets at Gillette, flights to anywhere with JetBlue, an 18 person Bruins Suite, Sox tickets, and more!
To bid visit the link in our bio.
The auction will close at 8:45pm on Thursday, April 30th.
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We hosted our April Vacation programming at @atlanticwharf this week and had an incredible time, rain or shine. A total of 167 youth joined us across both days for hands-on fun, from fishing lessons and touch tanks to dragon boating with @onedragonboat and lawn games. So much energy, curiosity, and joy all in one place. We can't wait to do it again soon in the summer! Huge thank you to Atlantic Wharf for hosting us in such an incredible space.
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