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Hoosic River Watershed Association
Protecting the Hoosic River Watershed
Dedicated to the restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of the Hoosic River across Massachusetts, Vermont, and New York.
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Monitoring, restoration, education, and advocacy.
Learn MoreThe River
Meet the Hoosic — its history, ecology, and waters.
Meet the HoosicCurrent Water Level
Hoosic River near Williamstown, MA — USGS gauge.
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Safe paddling range: 200–700 cfs · Use your judgment before heading out.
Upcoming Events
Programs, walks, cleanups, and gatherings happening across the watershed.
October 18, 2026
Walloomsac River Cleanup
Join Trout Unlimited Southwestern Vermont Chapter and HooRWA for a river cleanup in the Walloomsac River on Sunday,…
October 20, 2026
Foraging Walk at The Clark
Gain greater food security by learning wild and feral edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Using The Clark…
November 5, 2026
How Hoosician Wildlife Prepare for Winter
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA) and Hoosac Lake District in a reservoir-side nature walk with naturalist…
November 15, 2026
Broad Brook Tree Planting
On Sunday, November 15, starting at 10:00am, meet Trout Unlimited, Trout Unlimited Taconic Chapter, Wild Soul River, and…
November 18, 2026
How Do They Do It?
We hear the words – hibernation, brumation – but how do so many of our wild neighbors just…
November 24, 2026
Full Moon Gaze
November’s full moon is known as Full Beaver Moon or Full Frost Moon. Bundle up and come out…
Latest News
Recent stories, updates, and watershed news from HooRWA.
Oct 15, 2026
2026 Water Temperature Data in the Hoosic River Watershed
Temperature sensors in MA & VT have been pulled for the season. You can review the data for the 2 states HooRWA…
Sep 28, 2026
Chemical Profiling of the Hoosic River Watershed part 2
By Braeden Scheifele and Silas Rella-Neill with comments by HooRWA Advisor Jay Racela It’s been a great season with our 2026 interns…
Sep 28, 2026
Broad Brook Is Finally Dam-Free
The removal of the crumbling Broad Brook dam on Sept. 8 opened a stretch of 22 miles of connected water for fish…
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Your membership and donations support water quality monitoring, education, restoration, and river access work across the watershed.