A snapshot of PCBs in the Hoosic River: PCB levels in sediment, crayfish and brown trout in the Tri-State area. Senior thesis by Williams College chemistry major Elaine Denny (2004), is available at Schow Science Library (413)-597-4500 or at the HooRWA office (413)-458-2742.
Water Quality in the Hudson River Basin, NY and Adjacent States, 1992-1995 contains some data about pollutants in the Hoosic.
Photech site cleanup in Williamstown, MA, 2005. (Article)
Superfund sites:
Pownal Tannery
Yosemite
Maxymillian
Burgess Brothers (Bennington and Woodford VT) and Tansitor Electronics (Bennington VT)
Clarksburg, MA
Former Berkshire Tanning Co., Ashton Ave, North Adams, MA
Release of Copper Sulfate at Hoosick
Bacteria Sampling Techniques in the Upper Hoosic
Hoosic flood chutes
For recent developments, see Spring 2005 and Summer 2005 HooRWA newsletters.
Berkshire National Discharge Ruling This document discusses a particular discharge permit but contains information about the need for habitat restoration in Hoosic flood control structures.