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  New River (England) - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The New River is a man-made waterway in England, opened in 1613 to supply London with fresh drinking water taken from the River Lee and from springs and wells along its course.
Its original termination point was at New River Head in Islington, close to the current location of Sadler's Wells theatre.
The semi-redundant section of the New River's course between Canonbury and Islington town centre now forms a picturesque walk alongside the now shallow stream.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/New_River_%28England%29   (183 words)

  
 New River (England) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New River is a man-made waterway in England, opened in 1613 to supply London with fresh drinking water taken from the River Lee and from springs and wells along its course.
Its original termination point was at New River Head in Islington, close to the current location of Sadler's Wells theatre.
The semi-redundant section of the New River's course between Canonbury and Islington town centre now forms a picturesque walk alongside the now shallow stream.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_River_(England)   (199 words)

  
 New River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New River (Tennessee), a tributary of the Cumberland River, in Tennessee
The New River (West Virginia), a tributary of the Ohio River, in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia in the United States.
The New River (Trinity River), a tributary of the Trinity River in northern California
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_River   (220 words)

  
 CONNECTICUT RIVER • Historic New England
After forming the boundary line between New Hampshire and Vermont, its crosses the western part of Massachusetts, passes the state of Connecticut, nearly in its centre; and, after a fall of 1,600 feet, from its head, north of latitude 45°, it falls into Long Island Sound, in latitude 41°16'.
The most important tributaries to the Connecticut, in New Hampshire, are Upper and Lower Amonoosuck, Israel's, John's, Mascomy, Sugar, and Ashuelot rivers: in Vermont, Nulhegan, Passumpsic, Wells, Wait's, Ompomponoosuck, White, Waterqueechy, Black, Williams, Sexton's, and West rivers: in Massachusetts, Miller's, Deerfield, Agawam, Chickopee, and Westfield rivers; and the Farmington in Connecticut.
Connecticut river passes through a basin or valley of about 12,000 square miles; it is decorated, on each side, with towns and villages of superior beauty, and presents to the eye a wonderful variety of enchanting scenery.
newenglandtowns.org /regional/connecticut-river   (453 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - New England, United States (Miscellaneous U.S. Geography) - Encyclopedia
The Connecticut River is the region's longest river.
New England was the major center of the events leading up to the American Revolution, particularly after 1765, and was the scene of the opening Revolutionary engagements.
New England has long been a leading literary (see American literature) and educational center of the country.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/N/NewEng.html   (564 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: New River (England)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are also other rivers called the New River
New Gauge where water leaves the River Lea at the start of the New River
The New River is still an important link in the supply of water to London.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/New-River-(England)   (185 words)

  
 New England, Connecticut River Program: The Trust for Public Land
TPL recently released the Connecticut River Watershed: Conserving the Heart of New England, presenting an overview of the environmental, economic, cultural, recreational, and historic value of the watershed's land, as well as a look at the risks these natural assets face from projected development.
Despite its location at the heart of New England, its population of 2.3 million residents, and its high proportion of privately owned land, the Connecticut River watershed is 89 percent undeveloped.
New England cherishes its home rule traditions of local control, so effective regional efforts must speak to the needs of individual communities that are struggling to maintain their quality of life.
www.tpl.org /tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=18157&folder_id=209   (606 words)

  
 New England Salmon River Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Salmon populations are in grave difficulty in New England's rivers.
The greatest remaining Atlantic salmon river in New England is the Penobscot.
In New England, many of the rivers have seen their salmon populations extirpated, and relatively few have seen some degree of restoration for those populations.
www.asf.ca /rivers/neintro.html   (199 words)

  
 New River (England) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
There are also other rivers called the (A river in the southeastern United States that flows northward from North Carolina to West Virginia where it empties into the Kanawha River) New River
Its original termination point was at New River Head in (additional info and facts about Islington) Islington, close to the current location of (additional info and facts about Sadler's Wells) Sadler's Wells theatre.
The semi-redundant section of the New River's course between (additional info and facts about Canonbury) Canonbury and (additional info and facts about Islington) Islington town centre now forms a picturesque walk alongside the now shallow stream.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/new_river_(england)1.htm   (236 words)

  
 Historical record of flooding on the Mohawk River, New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
This drainage basin includes the entire region west of the Hudson River from the southern Adirondacks to the north face of the Helderberg Plateau section of the Catskill Mountains, and west to Rome, NY.
Indeed, the data sets the stage that this river's flood potential is on the rise and this needs to be an integral part of the planning all development, including the spending of the state's $150 million investment in river and canal development.
Historic Flooding on the Mohawk River is the last ~80 years of flooding on the lower reaches of the Mohawk River (Cohoes, NY monitoring station).
zircon.geology.union.edu /Mohawk_river/Mohawk_Flood   (5827 words)

  
 Fly Fish New England River Flows and Fishing Reports
Before selecting a river or stream to fish, it is helpful to know information, such as how much water is flowing.
Select a river gauge from a USGS stream flow page so you can tell how much water is flowing; whether the flow is rising or falling; and how the current flow compares to the long-term average for this date.
Or dial the flow-phone for certain dam-controlled rivers in Massachusetts.
www.flyfishnewengland.com /resources.htm   (117 words)

  
 Cruising Yankee-Style: River & Coastal Cruises in New England, New York & Eastern Canada | Frommers.com
Typically, in the cruise world, that means cruises in Alaska and Europe, but what about cruising right in your own backyard, on the rivers and coastline of New England, the other northeastern states and eastern Canada, where a number of small-ship operators offer laid-back, off-the-beaten-path itineraries.
Two itineraries take in the New England coast: a 7-night coastal Maine itinerary sailing round-trip from Portland (from $1,750, July-Aug) and a 5-night New England Islands cruises sailing round-trip from Warren and visiting Cuttyhunk, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Block Island, and Newport (from $1,245, July-Aug).
Rather than the kind of rustic experience offered by many of the New England schooners, Arabella offers the amenities of a modern luxury craft (including a hot tub and satellite TVs), though most of her cabins are fairly small.
www.frommers.com /articles/2701.html   (1122 words)

  
 17th to 19th century New England, especially Cape Cod and the islands
An educated and wealthy young woman from the vicinity of New York applies for and accepts the position of school-mistress at the fictional hamlet of Wallencamp.
The Autobiography of a New England Farm House
Rural New Englanders, especially women, are so very poor and isolated that they need the help of their wealthy urban contemporaries to break the cycle.
www.capecodhistory.us /19th/Mass1800s.htm   (2586 words)

  
 Lodging for NH White Mountains — Romantic Getaways in New England
Lodging for NH White Mountains — Romantic Getaways in New England
Imagine a haven of tranquility, nestled deep in the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains in a picturesque village.
All 20 rooms and the separate cottage are beautifully appointed with period furnishings and a wide variety of traditional and modern amenities.
www.innatellisriver.com   (254 words)

  
 Notable Modern Bridges — FactMonster.com
Hudson River at Peekskill, N.Y. William Preston Lane, Jr.
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www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0001343.html   (146 words)

  
 Merrimack Valley Paddlers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The new Trestle View Park at the takeout for the lower Winni in Franklin was dedicated on September 27th.
The flow on the Winnipesaukee River in Tilton/Franklin was supposed to be throttled back to 50 cfs for the last two weeks of October to allow for repairs on several dams in Tilton and Franklin.
The study was funded by New England FLOW, a regional organization that has represented paddlers throughout New England since 1988, and who helped to negotiate landmark settlements on the Deerfield River in Vermont and Massachusetts and on several rivers in Maine.
www.mvpclub.org /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=130   (7265 words)

  
 Muddy River : photos: New England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
One thing that caught my eye on the island was the vivid orange and yellow lichen I found on many of the stone walls on the island.
Just beneath a dam on the Deerfield River, Shelburne Falls use to be a popular swimming spot.
But it was still winter at the summit, with temperatures reading in the thirties that day (even colder with the wind chill), and a fog that ensrouded much of the area above the tree line.
muddyriver.typepad.com /hearth/photos_new_england   (1090 words)

  
 New England Transportation Museum and Historic White River Junction
New England Transportation Museum and Historic White River Junction, VT
Located at the White River Junction railroad station and Waypoint Interpretive Center, the museum illuminates the heritage of railroading.
Each Fall, White River Junction celebrates its railroading history with Glory Days of the Railroad, a day-long festival centered around the historic railyard.
www.byways.org /browse/byways/2487/places/60834   (188 words)

  
 New River Press ONLINE BOOKSTORE
Of course, you can order New River Press books by phone at (800) 244-1257 from the U.S.A. or at (401) 765-4948 from Canada.
Or by mail by sending your check to New River Press, 645 Fairmount St., Woonsocket, RI 02895-4012 USA (Please call or e-mail for shipping and handling charges.) Or order most New River Press books through your favorite bookstore.
Paul recounts cases that span the years 1978-2002, including the mind-blowing "Haunter" incident in York, Maine; the "Phantom House" of Vermont; the "Baddest Poltergeist in New England" of New Haven, Connecticut, and the non-stop "Drawn by Murder" affair in Rhode Island.
www.newriverpress.com /catalog.htm   (1585 words)

  
 98.03.03: Technological Change in a Coastal New England Village, 1790-1990 The Duck Creek Harbor Site, Wellfleet, ...
Again, a principal goal of the unit is to gain an understanding of the nature of New England society in a rural community during the Nineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries.
The following three sets of of color slides are to be used in class to introduce students to the early New England village which is the focus of their study of material culture and environmental issues.
A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
www.yale.edu /ynhti/curriculum/units/1998/3/98.03.03.x.html   (9833 words)

  
 New England vacation getaways resorts on Kennebec Penobscot River   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The state of Maine offers some of the best New England has to offer -- and you can experience much of it from our resorts in either Caratunk on the Kennebec River or Millinocket on the West Branch of the Penobscot and in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin.
From dining on Maine lobster in our gourmet River Driver Restaurant, to hikes along the Appalachian Trail in Baxter State Park, the New England Outdoor Center is committed to helping you experience Maine to the fullest.
When you stay with us, you'll be close to the breathtaking natural beauty of such places as Wyman and Millinocket Lakes, Mt. Katahdin, the legendary Kennebec, Dead and Penobscot Rivers, the Upper Kennebec River Valley and the Katahdin Region.
www.neoc.com /sightseeing-shopping/about   (175 words)

  
 About White River Junction, VT VAMC - VA New England Healthcare System   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
The White River Junction VA Medical Center (VAMC) is responsible for delivery of health care to eligible veterans in Vermont and 4 neighboring counties in New Hampshire.
White River Junction VAMC signed a formal affiliation with DMS in 1975, however, an informal affiliation was in effect since 1946.
Allied Health Affiliations: White River Junction VAMC maintains over 40 other current academic affiliations with area colleges and vocational schools, to provide a variety of professional and technical experiences for students in nursing, physician assistants, optometrists, psychologists, physical and occupational therapy, social work, radiology, medical technology, and other fields.
www.va.gov /VISN1/wrj/about.asp   (544 words)

  
 Sunday River | New England Value Card
The New England Value Card and other American Skiing Company products are no longer available.
The New England Value Card allows you to save by purchasing 4-5 days of skiing/riding in advance.
Days do not have to be consecutive and can be used at six resorts including Killington, Mount Snow, Sunday River, Sugarloaf/USA, Pico and Attitash.
www.sundayriver.com /value_card.html   (101 words)

  
 GREEN RIVER LINES - New England Fall Foliage
Enjoy breakfast at our hotel with your new friends before boarding the bus as we travel thru Pennsylvania and into New York.
We will be staying overnight in Glen Falls, NY at the Queensbury Motel at the base of the Adirondack Mountains.
Lunch will be served in the dining car as we travel through the beautiful countryside of New Hampshire.
www.greenriverlines.com /multiday/neweng.html   (745 words)

  
 Ski Holidays to Sunday River, New England from Ski the American Dream 0870 350 7547
Sunday River is a major leader in revolutionary ski school techniques and programmes.
Its “Perfect Turn” clinic is based at The Sprint Perfect Turn Discovery Centre Sunday River’ is famous for its wide, cruising slopes which means plenty of room to practice - just watch yourself ski better than you thought possible.
The junior version of this intimate teaching method is “Perfect Kids” where children aged from 4 to 12 years learn their first turns with games and cool activities.
www.ski-dream.co.uk /index.cfm/fuseaction/Pages.getPage/Id/92   (150 words)

  
 New England Fishery Resources Restoration Act of 1990>   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
New England Fishery Resources Restoration Act of 1990 -- (Section 111 of P.L 101-593; 104 Stat.
conduct a study to identify impediments to upstream and downstream passage of fish in New England rivers and streams due to non-FERC licensed dams or other human-caused obstructions and to identify actions needed to alleviate the impediments, and submit a report to Congress by November 16, 1993; and
inventory the natural resource values of New England river basins and identify fish and wildlife habitat in need of protection or public access, identify appropriate public or private protection or access measures, and report the findings, conclusions and recommendations to Congress by November 16, 1992.
laws.fws.gov /lawsdigest/nefish.html   (236 words)

  
 Energy Citations Database (ECD) - Energy and Energy-Related Bibliographic Citations
Availability of 43 publications dealing with information on low-head hydroelectric and hydroelectric power plants is announced.
New England River Basins Commission,Boston, MA Country of Publication
New England River Basins Commission, 53 State St., First Floor, Boston, MA 02109.
www.osti.gov /energycitations/product.biblio.jsp?osti_id=5626770   (138 words)

  
 Event Gallery | New England | US EPA
On October 18, on the bank of the Missisquoi River, Tom Faber (left) from EPA's New England Regional Laboratory presents equipment to Dr. Fritz Gerhart (center) from the NorthWoods Stewardship Center and to John Little (right) from the Missisquoi River Basin Association.
A representative from the Merrimack River Watershed Council with Robert Varney and Arleen O'Donnell.
A representative from the Taunton River Watershed Association with Robert Varney and Arleen O'Donnell.
www.epa.gov /region01/eventphotos.html   (890 words)

  
 Find New and Used Cars: in Fallriver, MA
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