ML070170208
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| Site: | Vermont Yankee File:NorthStar Vermont Yankee icon.png |
| Issue date: | 04/06/2006 |
| From: | Mount Holyoke College |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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Connecticut River Page 1 of 2 CE HOME Return to CE: Reference Search CE Natural Places Conneeticut River
= Holyoke Range
- Quabbin Reservoir The Regions Biodiversity
- Birds r Mammals
= Fish
= Reptiles
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= Plants
= Invertebrates MHC Campus
& South Hadley r MHC Natural Habitats
= MHC Trail Map MHC Campus Habitat Restoration I Guide to Conservation Areas of South Hadiey Our Watershed I The Middle Connecticut &
Stony Brook Watershed
= Real Time Data on Connecticut River r Tiger Mapper US Census Regional Environmental Issues a Development I Air Pollution/Smog Connecticut River(
Watershed Protection a Quabbin Reservoir
= Industrial Pollution Interviews with Local Environmental Organizations Mt. Tom & Holyoke Range Ecological Working Group Mission Connecticut River The Connecticut River stretches 410 miles from the Canadian border to the Connecticut coast. The river passes through New England's great Northern Forest, 99 cities and towns, and many wetlands. It is the home to many species of fish, birds and plants -
including Bald Eagles, Atlantic Salmon and rare Mussels. It is also an important recreational area for people and an important source of water to the areas industry and agriculture. Because of the rivers multiple uses conflicts often arise between its natural and economic value. Although the river has seen a revival in both its ecological health and recreational value, continued vigilance is necessary to continue its recovery from past abuses.
Several Web sites offer information on the River:
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.lVi~tcs.:hed. j2o~i~_c~ll Maintains a an excellent site with information on the natural history of the river, stewardship issues related to the river,research sites, and links to sites related to the Connecticut River and river conservation in general.
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Last modifled on September 15, 2004.
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Stony Brook Connecticut ~ i v e r Issues:
o Water pollution from non-point source (agricultural and urbanlsuburban runoff), point source (industrial),
acid rain, and combined sewer overflow (inability of sewage treatment plants to handle volume during storms).
o Loss of wildlife habitat and green spaces due to development.
o Increased recreational use and conflicts over multiple use issues.
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Protecting fish, wildlife and their habitats in the Connecticut River watershed.
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EPA interactive watershed mapper - maps watershed with overlays of environmental and demographic information, and locations of pollution sources.