Others were concerned about the possibility of blood poisoning among rowers, whose blisters often come into contact with the River's unclean waters.
Three years ago, at least one first-year rower sustained blood poisoning after contact with the water, according to Edward Kloman, Women's Lightweight coach.
But now, Kloman described the river's current condition as "immaculate."
Still, many say they aren't satisfied with the water quality.
"It's been getting a little better every year," said Women's Heavyweight coach Liz O'Leary, but she points out that the Weld boathouse still raises red or blue flags every day to indicate water quality.
To reach its goal--"to make the river fishable and swimmable by Earth Day 2005" --the EPA announced it will allocate $200,000 in additional projects.
For Harvard, preparing for the some 200,000 visitors to the area each year calls for tightened security on the weekend of the regatta.
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