Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association
Working to protect Tatnuck Brook, Cook Pond, Patch Reservoir and Coes Reservoir
Keeping the invasive Water Chestnut under control is an ongoing task! The city's Lakes and Ponds program is sponsoring a hand pull to remove plants in the northern end of Coes on Saturday, July 11 from 9:00 am until noon. Working from kayaks or canoes, volunteers can help pull the plants from the water before …
The Worcester Telegram recently ran an interesting story about the Coes Wrench Company, which was located on property adjacent to Coes Reservoir. The Coes family bought a 100-acre farm and constructed dams to create Coes Reservoir and Coes Pond: Worcester County Wonders_ Tightening city's history, one bolt at a timeDownload
Thanks to DSR Lakes and Ponds for organizing today's water chestnut weed pull at Coes Reservoir and a big thanks to all the volunteers! On June 21, 15 volunteers were out on Coes Reservoir scouting for this pesky invasive. Thanks to the efforts of the Lakes and Ponds over program over the past years to …
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Come to the annual State of the Lakes event to learn about the health of Worcester's lakes and ponds in 2024 and upcoming plans for 2025! The Lakes and Ponds Program will give an overview of water quality monitoring results, lake management efforts and volunteer opportunities. Local community groups will share information about opportunities to …
Volunteers are needed to help pull water chestnut weeds at Coes Reservoir! A water chestnut is an aggressive invasive aquatic plant species impacting our lakes and crowding out native species. These plants must be removed before they produce seeds for the year. The southern portion of Coes Reservoir has scattered plants along the shoreline, and …
Join us for our annual REC sponsored Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. We will be working on the Columbus Park Board Walk. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Coes Park Parking Lot.
The City of Worcester has a Green Worcester Plan, a roadmap for making Worcester the greenest mid-size city in the country! The Department of Sustainability & Resilience (DSR) works to implements many of its goals via new policies, projects and initiatives, while encouraging action at the community level as well. One of the major components of the …
The Latino Club of  Carpenters Local 336, with supoprt from Fontaine Brothers Constructin and the City Public Works Department, built several picnic table for families using the beach at Coes Reservoir. More details from Spectrum News 1: WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester recognized members of the Carpenters Local 336 union Monday night for …
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The City is working on Stormwater System and Green Infrastructure Master Plan which will help the City prioritize citywide drainage infrastructure improvements. You can help by joining the Flood Watch. Volunteers will gather data during and immediately following intense rain events and longer duration rain events to map the flooded areas of the City. Sign …
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Tatnuck Brook Watershed Association 