Cambridge Water Department Water> Projects> Fresh Pond Reservation> Glacken Slope Improvement Project Glacken Slope Improvement Project A high priority in the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan, the focus of Glacken Slope Restoration is to stabilize the slope, improve soil infiltration, control storm water runoff, and enhance habitat quality. A phased restoration approach, this project involves slope stabilization and gully repair, community-based restoration plantings, improving drainage to the Perimeter Road, and integrating the Upper Slope with the Glacken Field re-design. Updates Schedule Project Background Documents Photos Contact 12/3/2020 - Last plants installed 10/29 and ~3,000 square feet of woodland seed mix and stabilizing straw/tackifier installed the week of 11/1. Punch list items and minor work to finish in the spring. No additional slope work anticipated until then. 9/25/2020 - Planting soil, slope breaks, and erosion control blankets have been installed. Planting is 75% completed and is on schedule to be completed the week of 9/28. Notable remaining tasks include installation the plant protection fence, mulching, and seeding. The project should be wrapping up early October, 2020. 7/30/2020 - Invasive species removal and clearing and grubbing almost complete. No slope work scheduled for the next two weeks. Next steps are placing new planting soil, construct the slope and gully treatments, and install native plantings. Week of 7/6/2020 - Invasive species management on slope. Contractor installing construction fencing and erosion controls. Black Locust trees were successfully removed June 5 - June 9. The harvested wood will be used for Cambridge park projects, and the slope replanted with a native plant community. Read the Construction Notice For general field construction and project updates, please visit DPW's Glacken Field project page. HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? Information for: Select a topic Permits Water Main Leak Repair History Fluoride in Cambridge Drinking Water Water Testing What is Water Hardness Water Quality report Water Supply Fresh Pond Reservation Water Bill Information Emergencies I'd like to: Select one Pay My Water Bill Tour Opportunities Water Service Issues Fresh Pond Reservation Apply for a Permit Get a Permit for Fresh Pond Test My Water Where Does Our Drinking Water Come From? Water Dept. Divisions: Select one Administration Division Distribution Engineering Water Operations Division Water Board Watershed SAM CORDA MANAGING DIRECTOR Cambridge Water Department 250 Fresh Pond Parkway Cambridge MA 02138 Phone: 617-349-4770 Fax: 617-349-4796 Contact Us Hours Monday: 8:30am-8pm Tuesday-Thursday: 8:30am-5pm Friday: 8:30am-12pm Email: CWD@cambridgema.gov Cambridge DHSP on Facebook Cambridge Center for Families on Twitter Download Forms Fresh Pond Reservation Use Permit Tour Request Senior Discount Program Additional Forms and Documents FAQs Drinking Water Quality Fresh Pond Reservation Water Bill Water Service Issues or Emergencies Watershed Programs High Reads Leaks and Meter Replacement Source Water Protection Volunteer at Fresh Pond Water Resource Monitoring Water Department Divisions Administration Distribution Engineering Treatment and Operations Water Board Watershed Management Water Quality Reports 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 to 2003 © 2021 City of Cambridge, MA Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Policy Site Map SERVICESENERGY REDUCTION & RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS FRESH POND RESERVATIONPROGRAMSWATER BILL INFOPERMITSWATER BOARDABOUT US Calendar Contact Us News Site Map Cambridge Home Page Text Size: A A A Search