Living on Earth: Love That Dirty Water, Swimming in Boston's Charles River

Boston’s Charles River was once so polluted with sewage, and industrial waste that people who accidentally fell in were advised to get a tetanus shot. Now, after decades of cleanup, the river is host to an annual swim. Living on Earth’s Bobby Bascomb reports.

Volunteer — Charles River Watershed Association

Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race

Love that dirty water – Boston Herald

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Daring to take a dip in that dirty water - The Boston Globe

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Swimmers Beat The Heat In The Charles River - CBS Boston