Best of Boston Harbor
Check out The Boston Harbor Association's "Best of Boston Harbor" as selected by TBHA members and friends.

Harbor News
Harbor News is designed by The Boston Harbor Association to keep the general public current on a number of new and ongoing initiatives and opportunities around Boston Harbor.
 
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Harbor Fun
Find out how much you really know about Boston Harbor!
 
> Take the Harbor Quiz

> Harbor Word Search

> Harbor Decoding Game

> Blue and Green Scavenger Hunt

In addition to Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands, residents and visitors to Boston are fortunate to have a number of hidden green spaces and waterfront gems for the public to enjoy year round. The Blue and Green Scavenger Hunt was developed by The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) and Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN) to introduce the public to these exceptional resources and to encourage their use. Using the game card (clickable to the file), families and people of all ages are invited to answer each of the questions based on the clues that have been provided. For more information or to request a game card, please contact The Boston Harbor Association at (617) 482-1722 or Boston Natural Areas Network at (617) 542-7696.

Additional Resources
If you are interested in learning more about the Boston Harbor, check out the following websites:

Boston Harbor: Boston OnLine: links to other Boston Harbor pages.

Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area: Overview of the planning efforts for the new Harbor Islands recreation area.

Boston Natural Areas Network: Organization working to preserve, expand and improve urban open space throughout Boston.

Boston Water and Sewer Commission: City of Boston agency responsible for water and sewer services.

Charles River Watershed Association: Non-profit organization working to make the Charles River fishable and swimmable.

The Children's Museum: Includes links to education opportunities, teacher resources, and activities for the whole family located on the Fort Point Channel.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 - Boston Homepage

Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands: Non-profit organization working to protect and promote the Boston Harbor Islands. Includes volunteer opportunities and island events.

Hull Lifesaving Museum: Non-profit organization working to preserve the region's maritime culture and lifesaving tradition.

Island Alliance: Non-profit organization working to attract investment, support coordinating activities of the private sector, and provide opportunities for greater enjoyment of the Boston Harbor Islands.

John F. Kennedy Library and Museum: Non-profit organization promoting the appreciation of America's cultural and political heritage.

Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs: Public agency that includes the offices of Coastal Zone Management, Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Geographic Systems, and Massachusetts Environmental Trust.

Massachusetts Port Authority: Quasi-public agency responsible for managing cargo and other shipping operations for the Port of Boston.

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority: Agency in charge of providing water and sewer services for the metropolitan Boston area. Responsible for implementing the Boston Harbor Project to restore Boston Harbor by upgrading sewage treatment facilities.

Department of Conservation and Recreation (MDC): Massachusetts state agency manages state parklands including Boston Harbor beaches and some Boston Harbor Islands.

Museum of Science: Regional resource for science and technology, education and teacher support, located by the Charles River Locks.

National Park Service: Agency providing tours and information about attractions on Boston Harbor such as the Boston Harbor Islands, Charlestown Navy Yard, and Freedom Trail.

Neponset River Watershed Association: Non-profit organization created to protect and restore the natural resources of the Neponset River Watershed.

New England Aquarium: Resources, connections to other Aquatic Internet Resources, and Virtual Tour of Boston Harbor. Includes information about the Aquarium's Teacher Resources Center.

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay: a grass roots environmental advocacy group working to protect and promote Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay.

TBHA Digital Photo Library: As a component of the Resource Library, TBHA encourages its members as well as the general public to take advantage of The Boston Harbor Association's Digital Photo Library. Created in 2003, this digitized library offers a unique opportunity to learn more about Boston Harbor through images of events, scenes, and numerous activities taking place on the waterfront and the Harbor. Organized according to subject headings such as "Working Port", "HarborWalk", and "Beaches", this resource demonstrates the progress and documents the work that is being done to keep Boston Harbor clean, alive, and accessible. For more information or to arrange a time to view the photos, please call The Boston Harbor Association's office at (617) 482-1722.

USS Constitution and Museum: Includes information and events for the USS Constitution, Charlestown Navy Yard, and USS Cassin Young.

The Boston Harbor Association   -   374 Congress Street, Suite 609   -   Boston, MA 02210   -   617-482-1722 (P)   -   617-482-9750 (F)   -   mail@tbha.org