A great blue heron stalks its dinner on the Charles River.
(MARK WILSON/GLOBE STAFF/FILE 1997)
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Dry spell leaves Charles River low
A great blue heron stalks its dinner on the Charles River.
(MARK WILSON/GLOBE STAFF/FILE 1997)
Pressure from development in the outer western suburbs and the recent dry spell have dropped water levels in the Charles River to their lowest point in 16 years, prompting concern among conservationists about increased pollution levels and damage to fish and wildlife populations. (Full article: 778 words)
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