Charles River

You love that dirty water. But how dirty is it really?

In 1965, the water in the Charles River was so dirty that The Standells wrote a song about it. Now the “Dirty Water” Boston sports fans have come to love could soon host its first public swimming site, which is being tested by a Northeastern researcher.

by Lia Petronio August 30, 2018

Take 5: Watch high-flying hot dog cruise into the Charles River

Red Bull Flugtag, a demonstration in aviation experimentation, is coming to Boston Saturday. Here are five things you need to know about this unique event, including some quirky facts about the Northeastern team that will be competing as well as its flying hot dog. That’s right…flying hot dog.

by Joe O'Connell August 19, 2016

3Qs: Why you should not love that dirty water

A recent outbreak of blue-green algae in the Charles River prompted officials to issue a health advisory. Here, water quality expert Ferdi Hellweger explains how this setback could impact the efforts to make the Charles River swimmable.

by Joe O'Connell August 19, 2015

Take 5: Head of the Charles

Here are five things you should know about this weekend’s Head of the Charles and Northeastern’s storied history in the annual regatta.

by Joe O'Connell October 18, 2013

Swimming in that ‘dirty’ water?

Ferdi Hellweger, an associate professor of environmental engineering, was awarded the Environmental Merit Award by the EPA in recognition of his work to make the Charles River swimmable once again.

by Angela Herring April 20, 2012

You love that dirty water. But how dirty is it really?

Take 5: Watch high-flying hot dog cruise into the Charles River

3Qs: Why you should not love that dirty water

Take 5: Head of the Charles

Swimming in that ‘dirty’ water?

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