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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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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 3, 2026
Tour de Pownal Bike Ride
The Tour de Pownal Bike Ride Returns This October Experience the breathtaking autumnal beauty of Pownal, Vermont, at…
October 3, 2026
Fall Foliage Walk Along the Hoosic
Welcome autumn! Let’s celebrate the change in season with a nature walk along the Hoosic River. Join naturalist…
October 6, 2026
The Nature of the Confluence
Leaves are turning color and the beauty of autumn is all around us. Join naturalist educator Arianna Alexsandra…
October 8, 2026
How Hoosician Wildlife Prepare for Winter
Join the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA), Cheney Library, and the Town of Hoosick in a riverside nature…
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 18, 2026
How Do They Do It?
We hear the words – hibernation, brumation – but how do so many of our wild neighbors just…
Latest News
Recent stories, updates, and watershed news from 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…
Sep 22, 2026
10 Scenic Places to Visit in the Hoosic River Watershed This Fall
If you’re looking for a reason to explore the Hoosic River Watershed this fall, let us suggest 10 beautifully scenic places to…
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Your membership and donations support water quality monitoring, education, restoration, and river access work across the watershed.