Connecticut River Water Resources Science and Environment New England Regions United States
Connecticut River Water Resources Science and Environment New England Regions United States
The name Connecticut is derived from the Native American designation of Quenticut, meaning "long tidal river". The Connecticut River flows from the U.S.-Canadian border to Long Island Sound, its 410 miles creating the border between Vermont and New Hampshire, and traversing the midsections of Massachusetts and Connecticut.In the early days, the river was a main thoroughfare of transportation for the entire New England region. The river provided rich natural resources and a fertile flood plan so that agriculture thrived. The water power of the river and its tributaries allowed a booming Industrial Revolution and growth of towns along its banks. It was on the Connecticut River that the first steamboat was invented and the first submarine was launched.The Connecticut River is designated as an American Heritage River.
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Connecticut River Joint Commission - Partnership among the governments of New Hampshire and Vermont, as well as businesses, farmers, conservationists and citizens, to promote economy while preserving natural resources.
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Connecticut River Watershed Council - Group which advocates the environmental well-being of the entire Connecticut River, which encompasses over 11,000 square miles of land in parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Divers Delight in Former Stew of Waste - Reprint of April 2002 article from The Christian Science Monitor.
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Tributary Trails of the Connecticut River Watershed - Bi-state conservation, education and recreation organization in the Riverbend area between Guildhall, Vermont and Northumberland, New Hampshire. Information on goals, projects and resources.
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History of the Connecticut River - Dating from the shipwreck in 1614 which led to the Dutch discovery of the river, and including Native American history, anecdotes and articles of interest.
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Connecticut River Education Initiative - Consortium of nonprofit educational institutions from four states working together to establish education resources inspired by the study of the river's watershed.
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Connecticut River Byway - Information on the culture, history, recreation activities, natural resource, railroads, and farming of the river valley between New Hampshire and Vermont.
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Connecticut River - 410-mile long river which traverses through most of New England and is designated as an American Heritage River. Facts and information include index of watershed indicators, river contacts, update and fact sheet.
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The Connecticut River - Biology, history and geology of New England's largest river.
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