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  Hampshire - LoveToKnow 1911
HAMPSHIRE (or County Of Southampton, abbreviated Hants), a southern county of England, bounded N. by Berkshire, E. by Surrey and Sussex, S. by the English Channel, and W. by Dorsetshire and Wiltshire.
Hampshire is in the diocese of Winchester, excepting small parts in those of Oxford and Salisbury, and contains 411 ecclesiastical parishes or districts wholly or in part.
Hampshire was among the earliest shires to be created, and must have received its name before the revival of Winchester in the latter half of the 7th century.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Hampshire   (3506 words)

  
 Blackwater River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blackwater River (Contoocook River), a tributary of the Contoocook River in New Hampshire
The Blackwater River (Virginia), a tributary of the Chowan River in southeast Virginia
The River Blackwater (River Loddon), in Hampshire, England (a tributary of the River Loddon in the north-east of the county)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Blackwater_River   (217 words)

  
 River Blackwater (River Loddon) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The River Blackwater is a tributary of the River Loddon and, indirectly, of the River Thames.
It rises at Rowhill on the outskirts of Aldershot between Aldershot and Farnham in the English county of Hampshire and runs in a northerly direction to join the Loddon near the village of Swallowfield in the county of Berkshire.
This River Blackwater should not be confused with the River Blackwater in south-west Hampshire, which is a tributary of the River Test.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Blackwater_(River_Loddon)   (341 words)

  
 Fishing in Hampshire
Situated beside the River Dever (a tributary of the legendary River Test), a big-fish water where many 20 lbs.-plus Rainbows and Browns are taken each season.
The stretch is set amidst picturesque water meadows with an abundance of animal, bird and insect life which creates an atmosphere in which to unwind from the stresses of life.
In the 2000 season the salmon catch was 131 fish, all of which were successfully returned to the river or donated to the broodstock programme.
www.fishingnet.com /England/Hampshire.htm   (522 words)

  
 Blackwater Dam Flood Control
Blackwater Dam helps protect cities and towns from Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, New Hampshire to Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Blackwater Dam was completed in 1941 at a cost of $1.32 million and has already prevented $15.3 million in damages.
The reservoir has a storage capacity of 15 billion gallons of water.To date, record high water occurred during the flood of April 1987.The reservoir was filled to 93% capacity with a water level of 564.1 mean sea level (msl).The normal level is 518 msl.
www.nae.usace.army.mil /recreati/bwd/bwdfc.htm   (275 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
The river has a total length of 28 miles (45 km) and, together with its tributaries, drains an area of 1036 km².
The river then flows close to the east of the Berkshire suburbs of Earley and Woodley, to the west of Winnersh, and through Dinton Pastures Country Park.
The river then flows close to the village of Twyford and is joined by the St Patricks Stream, a backwater of the River Thames.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=River_Loddon   (437 words)

  
 Osprey Cam Web Log 2006: Eagles & Ospreys
Blackwater Refuge is in a pretty safe area for ospreys, but there are still risks.
In the last couple years, we've noticed that we can tell when the last osprey has migrated, because within the next couple days, the eagles are on the platform, indicating that the ospreys are no longer defending it.
And finally, the nice folks at Public Service New Hampshire emailed us to say that they have an Osprey Cam on their website that features live streaming video of a nest at their Ayer's Island hydroelectric plant in Bristol/New Hampton, New Hampshire.
www.friendsofblackwater.org /osprey_cam_blog06/archives/000173.html   (1878 words)

  
 Hampshire County Council   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hampshire Wildlife Trust comments that its main area of concern is the possibility of a deleterious effect on the Lower Test Site of Special Scientific Interest, which is also a Trust Reserve, through changes in hydrology and wishes to see monitoring to ensure there is no adverse effect.
Hampshire County Council be informed of Test Valley Borough Council's objections to the development.
The policies of the South Hampshire Structure Plan, the Submitted Hampshire County Structure Plan and the Hampshire Minerals Local Plan are relevant to the consideration of this proposal.
www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c7974.html   (4989 words)

  
 Accomplishment Reporting Help Display
The Little Blackwater River watershed drains approximately 27,748 acres which are presently used primarily for agriculture.
In 2005 land use in the watershed consisted of approximately 26,472 acres of croplands, woodlands, and tidal wetlands and 1,276 acres of residential, commercial, and light industrial lands.
Recent plans to develop land along the Little Blackwater River and throughout the watershed have increased interest among federal, state, private organizations and the public regarding the potential environmental impacts of the proposed developments.
www.fws.gov /arsnew/regmap.cfm?arskey=19754   (421 words)

  
 blackwatervalley
The Blackwater Valley creates a valuable wildlife corridor between local towns along the River Blackwater on the borders of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, from Farnham to Eversley.
The River Blackwater, which was once badly polluted has been the subject of a sustained clean up campaign and now supports healthy stocks, with barbel and trout returning to the lower stretches of the river in recent years.
This is a new long distance path following the River Blackwater from its source in Rowhill Nature Reserve to Swallowfield and the confluence with the rivers Whitewater and Loddon.
www.townsinbritain.co.uk /hampshireattractions/blackwatervalley.html   (772 words)

  
 Blackwater Valley - wildlife of the River Blackwater
Blackwater Valley - wildlife of the River Blackwater
The River Whitewater is a major tributary with chalk stream headwater and little pollution, it is rich in wildlife but outside the scope of this web site.
Previously last seen on the river in 1957, fresh otter spraint was discovered around Frimley in February 2005, following the discover of a dead otter in the same area the previous September.
www.blackwater-valley.org.uk /river_wildlife.htm   (358 words)

  
 Blackwater River
The Blackwater River in the South Island of New Zealand
The River Blackwater, or its estuary, in Essex, England
The River Blackwater, in Counties Cavan & Meath, Ireland
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/b/bl/blackwater_river.html   (91 words)

  
 Best River Adventures
The pretty Hiwassee River, which flows from northern Georgia into South Carolina and southeastern Tennessee, is an excellent river on which to gain some whitewater experience, yet it’s not overwhelming for beginners or children.
The Gila River offers perfect conditions for kayakers of all ages and abilities and is best traveled in the spring months.
The Nantahala River Gorge is one of the most popular areas in the world for whitewater activities and attracts a quarter of a million paddlers every year.
www.best-river-adventures.com /index1.htm   (746 words)

  
 Blackwater River Whitewater
Other river stretches in the state of New Hampshire tend to be similar in difficulty to this one.
Blackwater River is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section.
rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving.
www.riverfacts.com /rivers/11864.html   (1000 words)

  
 Farnborough, Hampshire
Farnborough is a town in the county of Hampshire in the south of England.
The border is defined by the River Blackwater.
London is about 33 miles (50 km) further to the north east, and can be reached by rail or via the M3 motorway, which runs north of the town.
www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/f/fa/farnborough__hampshire.html   (352 words)

  
 Blackwater River, New Hampshire, white water road map, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill
The Route 127 to Snyder's Mill section of Blackwater River in New Hampshire is 2.5 miles long and is a class II-IV stretch of white water according to American Whitewater.
This stretch of Blackwater River, New Hampshire has an average gradient of 32 fpm.
Blackwater River, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill is a place to paddle where it's not very easy to paddle but not that hard either, this part of the river is good for those with some whitewater experience, beginners should probably stay away from this stretch unless they go with an experienced paddler.
www.riverfacts.com /maps/11864.html   (191 words)

  
 Blackwater Valley Partnership   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Blackwater Valley is maintained as an open space between the borders of Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey.
Work in the Blackwater Valley is co-ordinated by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership on behalf of the local authorities within the area.
The River Blackwater runs for approximately 30 km from the source, near Aldershot in the south, northwards to Swallowfield and the confluence with the rivers Whitewater and Loddon.
www.countryside-management.org.uk /bvcphome.htm   (213 words)

  
 Hampshire County Council
The Green Route then passes very close to the River Blackwater, severs Foxes Lane, Tutts Lane and Sherfield English Lane (all are diverted over the bypass), crosses the River Blackwater to the east of Landford Manor to rejoin the A36 at Earldoms.
The route encroaches on the intimate river valley landscape north of Romsey Road and would be in an open area between Tutts Lane and the County boundary.
It would have to cross the river once but at least this would be close to the existing disturbance from the A31.
www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c7021.html   (1947 words)

  
 Merrimack River Basin Dams and Recreation Areas
The Merrimack River Basin extends from the rugged White Mountain region of northern New Hampshire to the northeastern Massachusetts coast.
The Blackwater, Franklin Falls, Edward MacDowell, Hopkinton, and Everett Dams were constructed by the Corps to lessen flood damages to communities within the basin.
The 15-mile stretch of the Pemigewasset River which flows through the reservoir lands is popular for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.
www.nae.usace.army.mil /recreati/eml/emlmrb.htm   (459 words)

  
 Hampshire County
After finding a way through Hampshire via Mill Creek Gap in Mill Creek Mountain, and pushing on into Preston, the engineers encountered insurmountable obstacles to the Kingwood route, causing the stock to languish.
In Hampshire County it was established via Capon Bridge, Hanging Rock, Pleasant Dale, and Augusta to Romney, west of which it crossed the South Branch.
It was macadamized from Tygart Valley River to Parkersburg in 1848.
www.historichampshire.org /nw-turnp.htm   (859 words)

  
 Paddling in Southern New Hampshire
Try not to swim on this run, especially at high water, as the sharp boulders that compose the river bed are rather unforgiving.
Western Avenue then crosses the river and within a half mile the road veers away from the river to the left.
The river has a close, intimate feel, and beautiful banks, though the road is never far away.
www.dartmouth.edu /~doc/paddling/southernnh   (1460 words)

  
 Fishing forecast - Seacoast - N.H. Fish and Game
The first opportunity for saltwater fishing for most New Hampshire anglers arrives in early April and means heading down to Hampton or Rye Harbor as the sun is rising and boarding a boat from New Hampshire's charter fleet.
As summer on the New Hampshire seacoast draws to a close, the bait becomes scattered, and the striped bass and bluefish reverse directions.
As the fish begin the long trip back to warmer southern waters, the jetties become less crowded, the lines at the boat launches are shorter, and the stories begin of the fish that were caught and of those that got away.
www.wildlife.state.nh.us /Fishing/fishing_forecast/FF06_Seacoast.htm   (1311 words)

  
 Blackwater Dating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Blackwater Draw is located in the southernmost region of the High Plains on the Llano Estacado, an area that extends for miles over the northeastern part of New Mexico and the northwestern part of Texas.
Pat Adkins archaeological excavations north of the river Blackwater, Essex.
The Ballyhoura Hills are situated in the Munster Counties of Cork and Limerick and form the western foothills of the Galty mountains.
www.adatingagency.co.uk /personals/datingindex3210.html   (628 words)

  
 Contoocook and North Branch Rivers Management Plan
Nomination of a river to the state program must include an inventory of the river's resources, and must be submitted to the DES Commissioner.
The river designation program was designed to increase public awareness of outstanding rivers and provide incentive for communities along such rivers to adopt river corridor management plans to insure that future development is consistent with protection recommendations outlined in the designation.
Some carefully planned access to the river for recreation and the establishment of park areas in the downtown would not be inconsistent with protection of the river and would add value to the town.
www.des.state.nh.us /Rivers/plans/contplan2.htm   (3503 words)

  
 Blackwater Sound and Mastering
Blackwater Sound and Mastering is a full service recording and mastering facility, located in rural New Hampshire.
It is situated across the road from the Blackwater River, from which it takes its name, and features views of the surrounding countryside and woods.
For the single acoustic artist, to the rock n' roll band, large choir or jazz ensemble, Blackwater Sound and Mastering is a haven for those who want to concentrate on making the best recording possible, but do not have the support of the big label budget.
personalpages.tds.net /~westerman/about.htm   (344 words)

  
 Outdoor Activities | New Hampshire
Whitewater canoeing river has gradients of class II through class IV as well as a segment in a steep channel with falls and impassable rapids; corridor and surrounding watershed which include Zealand Notch and Zealand Falls are virtually undeveloped.
Location: From confluence with Suncook River to confluence with Soucook River and from Route 393 in Corcord to a quarter mile downstream of the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnepesaukee Rivers.
The 400-mile Connecticut River starts in the far northern part of New Hampshire, and flows south, forming most of the New Hampshire/Vermont border and continues through Massachusetts and Connecticut to the Long Island Sound.
www.woodalls.com /seedo/states/usa_nh.html   (1755 words)

  
 Solent Sites - Hampshire business directory, UK - Sailing in Hampshire
At the mouth of the River Hamble, with easy access to the world famous waters of the Solent, a magnet for competitive sailors from around the globe, it's a favourite with racers and cruising yachtsmen alike.
To the east lie Chichester Harbour and historic Portsmouth and to the west are the quiet waters of Beaulieu River, Lymington and Poole Harbour.
When on 9 May 1938, a meeting in Gosport Council Chamber was convened to discuss the formation of a Club in Stokes Bay for owners of small boats, as a means of bringing people to the residential district of Alverstoke.
www.solentsites.co.uk /hampshire_sailing/sailing.html   (1134 words)

  
 American Whitewater - NWRI - Blackwater Route 127 to Snyder's Mill
The river is runnable at other times, see below for a general idea of when the river can be run.
Note: The April 21st thru 23rd weekend is the date for the 23rd annual New England series whitewater slalom to be held at the put-in.
The river is very narrow at this point and can accelerate a boater into a rock wall.
www.americanwhitewater.org /rivers/id/1163   (820 words)

  
 Wessex Archaeology
The reservoirs and the lake were created in the floodplain of the River Blackwater, a tributary of the River Test.
The timbers had been driven into the bed of a river which has since changed its course, probably what is now the Blackwater.
Even though the river had gradually moved away from its present course, the high water table of the area kept the timbers damp for thousands of years, stopping them from turning to dust.
www.wessexarch.co.uk /projects/hampshire/testwood/bridges.html   (294 words)

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