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Hoosic River Will Be the Subject of 'Watershed 101' - September 25, 2007
WILLIAMSTOWN - The past, present and future of the Hoosic River will be the subject of "Watershed 101," a presentation by Eileen Fielding, executive director of the Hoosic River Watershed Association, on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. at the Williamstown House of Local History.
Admission is free and light refreshments will follow the presentation.
The illustrated talk will cover the historic, and sometimes catastrophic, relationships between the river and the human community in the river valley, and how each has been shaped by the other. It will also show how today's Hoosic River is largely a human artifact, but has retained (or recovered) much of its natural beauty and natural function.
The river's possible futures will also be discussed, especially with respect to water supply, public health and safety, and climate change. There will be a chance to chat about kayaking and fishing spots.
The Hoosic River Watershed Association is a private non-profit citizens' group founded in 1986 and dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and enjoyment of the Hoosic River and its watershed, through education, research and advocacy. Fielding, executive director of HooRWA, has worked in environmental nonprofits for many years as well as teaching watershed management, ecology, conservation biology, and related subjects at the University of Chicago, Trinity College, Green Mountain College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and St. Joseph College.
The House of Local History is located in the west end of the David and Joyce Milne Public Library, on Field Park at the northern junction of Routes 2 and 7, across from the Williams Inn. The House of Local History is fully handicapped-accessible. Call 413-458-2166 or e-mail whlh1753@roadrunner.com for more information. |
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