An overview of Massachusetts Bay.
Arrows indicate the direction of ocean currents.
The pink line indicates the end of the outfall pipe. Surprisingly, the Boston Harbor Project came in under budget and almost on time. Now that boaters, birders and beach-goers are reaping the benefits of the newly clean harbor, most Bostonians consider the price tag well worth it. It's also a lucrative tourist destination. Even the Deer Island Plant attracts some 5000 visitors each year.