Our committee advocates for preventive measures and identification of known causes of groundwater depletion. This coordinating effort has included lobbying public officials, providing public information, organizing forums, and publishing articles.
The Boston Groundwater Trust (established in the late 1980s and revived in 1997, as a result of lobbying by NABB) has built a monitoring well network throughout affected areas of the city.
While much progress has been made and sensitivity to the issue has increased, NABB continues to work toward effective public policy and responsible management of groundwater levels. NABB encourages all Back Bay residents, and especially those with a direct interest in property concerns, to follow regular reporting from the Boston Groundwater Trust and to self-monitor the variable conditions to protect their property from damage.
