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Hoosic River Watershed Association

Rivers and streams, lakes and ponds are abnormally dry

in Uncategorized on 14/09/20

Still in a drought!

The national Drought Early Warning System (DEWS) lists the Hoosic watershed in Massachusetts, Vermont and New York as “abnormally dry.” Massachusetts lists the entire state in Level Two, “significant drought” as a result of four months of below normal rainfall.

 

(Trout pooling in a Little Hoosic)

The states urge residents to reduce their use of water in such areas as lawn watering and car washing. The various communities impose their own restrictions, listed on their websites. In some cases, reservoirs are getting low.

Conditions raise the threat of forest fire, unusual in an area typically pretty wet. The corn crop was late and farmers have not been able to cut as much hay as usual.

Although the water in the Hoosic and its tributaries is not as low as it was in June and early July, due to recent showers, still conditions are difficult for fish. HooRWA recommends not fishing at this time.

« Drought status: Abnormally Dry
HooRWA’s Spring Newsletter 2020 »
Paddling between North Adams and Pownal is usuallly safest when the Williamstown gauge reads 200cfs - 700cfs.

Water Level



Click on graph to enlarge.
Use your judgment before leaving, if the river feels too dangerous for you, postpone your trip.

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