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Working Port Advocacy and Education
The Boston Harbor Association is a lead proponent in supporting and
advocating for Boston Harbor's Working Port and associated maritime
industry. TBHA has been integral in creating a coalition of port related
users while actively providing outreach and education about the Port of
Boston.
> Learn more about Working Port
Education Programs
TBHA offers unique and exciting programs for the general public, as well
as organized groups and classes that educate and engender a sense of
stewardship. Each year, these events and programs create opportunities
that bring aspects of the Harbor to life for children and adults.
> Learn more about our Education Programs
HarborWalk
Thanks to the
efforts of The Boston Harbor Association, Boston Harbor's waterfront is a
wonderful area for walking, sightseeing, fishing, or simply enjoying
spectacular views of the Harbor! Join The Boston Harbor Association in
celebrating this unique resource by attending one of our programs,
exploring the bostonharborwalk.com
website, or go on your own with a free
downloadable audio tour.
> Learn more about HarborWalk
Back to the Beaches
For the first time in more than two decades, the public can now enjoy
greatly restored and enhanced Boston Harbor beaches. The Boston Harbor
Association's work with Department of Conservation and Recreation's
"Back to the Beaches" has been a critical component in the
continuing improvements to local beach water quality and facilities.
> Learn more about Back to the Beaches
The Boston Harbor Islands
Visitors to Boston have a
unique opportunity to view the Boston skyline from the Boston Harbor
Islands, which host a variety of activities including hiking, swimming and
fishing. The islands are home to such unique features as the oldest
operating lighthouse in the country, one of the largest wastewater
treatment plants in the country, and a spectacular new park on top of
capped landfill.
>Learn more about the Boston
Harbor Islands
Marine Debris Cleanup Project
From July through September 2007, a boat operated by on-water contractor
Boston Line & Service Co. spent three to four days each week removing
floatable debris from the Inner Harbor, Fort Point Channel, Charles River
and Chelsea Creek. This past summer, particular attention was paid to
removing debris such as plastic cups, bottles and wrappers from such high
activity areas as Fort Point Channel, Long Wharf, East Boston's Piers Park
and Rowes Wharf. Boston Line & Service has noticed a decline in the
overall amount of debris found in the Harbor since the project's start in
2000.
For more information on the
Marine Debris Cleanup Program, or to obtain a copy of the 2007 Marine
Debris Final Report, please contact the Boston Harbor Association at
617-482-1722.
> Learn more about Marine Debris Cleanup
Project
Policy Positions
The Boston Harbor Association gets results! TBHA's policy positions are
carefully developed by TBHA Trustees, TBHA Committees, and staff who have
technical expertise. Consequently, these highly regarded comments make a
dramatic impact in planning and development on Boston's waterfront.
> Learn more about TBHA Policy Positions
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