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 had sensors in at: MA sites data and […]
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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 Braeden Scheifele from Williams College and Silas Rella-Neill […]
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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 and other wildlife and will add a couple […]
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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 visit. With peak foliage season coming, we hope […]
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HooRWA’s Fall Appeal is on!
Dear Hoosic Friend, The River is our friend too. The River is our neighbor, our livelihood. The River is where we go when we need time to think, to feel, […]
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PFAS and Heavy Metals Results Are In for 2026
This year HooRWA sampled at the following sites for PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, trace elements (metals), and anions and cations. For an explanation of anions and cations read this article: Cation […]
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E.coli Monitoring Wraps Up for the Season
HooRWA performed 7 e.coli sampling & lab sessions over the course of the summer to determine the e.coli loads in the River and tributaries. Due to historical funding and limited […]
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Highest E.coli Loads Coming from the North Adams Flood Control Chutes on the North Branch Side Near River Street
As part of HooRWA’s water quality monitoring activities, HooRWA tests for e.coli bi-weekly throughout the summer months. Every time we have run additional DNA tests, results show that the e.coli […]
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A decade of green growth at Williamstown swale planting site
Residents on the lower end of Luce Road in Williamstown complained of being inundated regularly. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation responded in 2016 by adding three small pipes. (It had planned […]
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Fish Consumption Cautions in the Hoosic River
Fishing in the HoosicThe Hoosic River attracts many anglers who fish for sport along the river’s 70+ miles. The scenery, easy access, and variety of fish species make the Hoosic […]
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