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Army Corps of Engineers The Corps of Engineers operates the two large flood-control dams on the Westfield River - Knightville and Littleville, both located in Huntington. Tours and class visits can be arranged by calling. |
  | Knightville Dam Rd Huntington, MA 01050 413-667-3656 |
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Connecticut River Watershed Council The CRWC works to protect the Connecticut River watershed (that includes us!) from source to sea. They collaborate, educate, organize, restore, and intervene to preserve the entire watershed for generations to come. |
  | 15 Bank Row Greenfield, MA 01301 413-772-2020 (Ext. 202) |
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First Light Power Resources First Light's educational programs cover safety, conservation, energy, and electricity. They provide a variety of educational resources including a speakers bureau and environmental brochures. First Light also runs the Turner's Falls Fish Ladder and the Northfield Mountain Center. |
  | Hartford, CT 06103 860-895-6900 |
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Massachusetts River Alliance The Alliance's mission is to "protect and restore rivers across the Commonwealth". They also hope to provide assitance to other groups working toward similar ends, and they have both individual and organizational members. |
  | 14 Beacon St., Suite 706 Boston, MA 02108 857-445-0208 |
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Massachusetts Water Regional Authority This Boston-based group provides classroom presentations, water quality testing kits, teacher workshops, and water curriculum guides. |
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Northfield Mountain Center Operated by First Light Power Resources, this site features a science center, which provides energy and environmental programs, guided nature walks, exhibits and teacher workshops. You can view current editions of their newsletters for the public and for educators. |
  | Northfield, MA 01360 800-869-2960 or 413-659-3714 | ||
Rushing Rivers Rushing Rivers' mission is to prevent further destruction of our powerful and beautiful riverscapes by raising public awareness and delivering leading edge, ecologically sound technology to conservationists and resource managers. |
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USGS - MA Water Resources The U.S. Geological Survey is responsible for monitoring water flow in the nation's rivers. Real-time and historical data are available at four gaging stations in the Westfield River Watershed and at many others in the region. |
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Vernal Pool Association This group is holding workshops during Spring, 2002 for teachers who are including vernal pool studies in their curricula. They also publish a field guide to the animals of vernal pools. |
  | Vernal Pool Assn PO Box 2295 Peabody, MA 01960 |
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