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River
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County
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Reach
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Length (miles)
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Year Listed/ Updated
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ORVs
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Description
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Other States
|
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Ammonoosuc River
|
Coos
|
Maplewood Dam near route 302 to Bretton
Woods
|
14
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
R, G, O
|
|
|
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Ammonoosuc River
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Coos
|
From Bretton Woods to the confluence
with Jefferson Brook.
|
3
|
1995
|
S
|
S, G, F
|
Fish-River is a regionally popular
and significant trout stream. Geologic-Segment includes a
unique natural geologic feature, Upper Ammonoosuc Falls.
|
|
|
Ammonoosuc River
|
Coos
|
Maplewood Dam near Rte 302 to Bretton
Woods
|
14
|
1982
|
|
R, G, O
|
Hydrologic-(One of the largest rivers
in this section.)
Geologic-(Segment includes highly
diverse and steep channel, with resultant falls and impassible
rapids.)
Recreation-(A regionally significant
whitewater canoeing river, with gradients of Class II thorugh
Class IV. River is noted for some of the finest whitewater
canoeing in New England.)
Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watershed
are virtually undeveloped and includes regionally significant
Zealand Notch and Zealand Falls.)
|
|
|
Androscoggin River
|
Coos
|
Pontook Reservoir to Errol
|
13
|
1982
|
|
R, O
|
Recreation-(Significant segments
of whitewater runs which are unique in that they are available
during all seasons.)
Hydrologic-(Largely undeveloped high
order river.)
|
|
|
Androscoggin River
|
Coos
|
Above Berlin to the Pontook Reservoir
|
10
|
1982
|
|
F, O
|
Fish-(River is an historic Atlantic
Salmon fishery.)
Hydrologic-(One of two remaining
sparsely developed free-flowing segments of a unique high
order river.)
|
|
|
Androscoggin River
|
Coos
|
Above Errol to the Umbagog Lake
|
3
|
1982
|
|
F, O
|
Botanic-(Segment flows from Umbagog
Lake, known as the finest wildlife area in New Hampshire and
includes Floating Island, an open tamarack-black spruce bog.
Area contains many northern bog plants and is a breeding habitat
for the Lincoln sparrow.)
Fish-(River is an historic Atlantic
Salmon fishery.)
|
|
|
Ashuelot River
|
Cheshire
|
Shaws Corner to Marlow
|
8
|
1982
|
|
R, F, C
|
Fish-(Stream is a regionally significant
trout stream supporting native species.)
Recreation-(Segment includes one
of longest continuous series of Class III and Class IV rapids,
including a gorge at Gilsum, in the southern part of this
section.)
Cultural-(Segment includes a unique
stone arch bridge.)
|
|
|
Ashuelot River
|
Cheshire and Sullivan
|
From the confluence with the Connecticut
River in Hinsdale to Butterfield Pond in Washington.
|
64
|
1995
|
S
|
R, G, W, H
|
Recreational-Segment contains 4 miles
of continuous Class II-III rapids between Gilsum Gorge and
Surry, and an area of Class V rapids south of Winchester.
Geologic-Gilsum Gorge, a significant natural feature, contains
numerous waterfalls and potholes. Wildlife-One of only three
rivers in NH to support the federally-endangered dwarf wedge
mussel. Historic-Gilsum Stone Arch Bridge and Sawyer's Crossing
Covered Bridge are listed in the National Register of Historic
Places.
|
|
|
Baker River
|
Grafton
|
Plymouth to headwaters
|
15
|
1982
|
|
G, F, H
|
Geologic-(Segment includes unique
glacially formed Polar caves.)
Historic-(Segment includes significant
Colonial trade route connecting seacoast with northern Connecticut
River Valley. Site of the first road built in the State in
1767.)
Recreation-(River is a regionally
significant canoe trail joining in the Pemigewasset River.)
Fish-(River is a significant Atlantic
Salmon fishery under restoration.)
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|
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Baker River, South Branch
|
Grafton
|
Confluence with Baker River to 5
miles upstream
|
6
|
1982
|
|
G, F, H
|
See Baker River comments.
|
|
|
Bearcamp River
|
Carroll
|
Ossipee Lake to headwaters
|
24
|
1982
|
|
G, F, O
|
See Ossipee River comments.
|
|
|
Bearcamp River
|
Carroll
|
Ossipee Lake to headwaters
|
24
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
G, O
|
|
|
|
Beech Hill Brook
|
Rockingham
|
Confluence with the Piscassic River
to headwaters
|
4
|
1982
|
|
F
|
See Lamprey River comments.
|
|
|
Blackwater River
|
Merrimack
|
West of Salisbury to Alleyville
|
8
|
1982
|
|
S
|
Scenic-(Significant and diverse juxtaposed
combination of water, land, cultural and vegetative elements.
Segment includes quickwater, a covered bridge, mill remnants,
slackwater and river-related wetlands.)
|
|
|
Blackwater River
|
Merrimack
|
Confluence with the Contoocook River
to the dam at Blackwater Reservoir
|
7
|
1982
|
|
R, F, H
|
See Contoocook River (segment from
Contoocook to Pennacook) comments.
|
|
|
Cocheco River
|
Strafford
|
Rochester (Spaulding Turnpike Bridge)
to Farmington
|
7
|
1982
|
|
F
|
Fish-(River is an Atlantic Salmon
fishery and is undergoing restoration to its anadromous fish
runs of shad, brown trout, alewives and blueback herring.)
|
|
|
Cocheco River
|
Strafford
|
Dover to Rochester
|
11
|
1982
|
|
F
|
Fish-(Sement is an historic Atlantic
Salmon fishery and is undergoing restorations to its anandromous
fish runs of shad, brown trout, alewives and blueback herring.)
|
|
|
Cold River
|
Cheshire, Sullivan
|
Confluence with the Connecticut River
to headwaters
|
18
|
1982
|
|
F, C
|
Fish-(River is a significant Atlantic
Salmon fishery under restoration.)
Scenic-(Significant and diverse juxtaposition
of land, land uses, water and geologic elements.)
Cultural-(Segment includes one covered
bridge and one National Historic Register site at Acworth.)
|
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Grafton, Orange
|
Confluence with the Omponmanoosuc
River to South Newbury
|
37
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Hydrologic-(One of the last remaining
sparsely developed, free-flowing segments of a high order
river in the section.)
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Coos, Essex
|
Dalton to North Strafford
|
40
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Hydrologic-(A unique, sparsely developed,
high order river. One of the most significant examples of
fluvial deposition in the northeast region.)
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Coos, Essex
|
North Strafford to Beecher Falls
|
22
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Hydrologic-(A unique sparsely developed
high order river.)
Scenic-(Segment passes by and provides
excellent views of Monadnock Mountain, a regionally unique
example of an open low mountain. Possess one of the highest
ranges of views in the entire northeast.)
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Cheshire, Windham
|
One mile above Rte 9 bridge to Rte
23 bridge at Walpole
|
18
|
1982
|
|
H, O
|
Hydrologic-(One of three remaining
sparsely developed free-flowing segments of a unique high
order river in this section.)
Botanic-(Segment includes calcareous
soils unique to this segment supporting rare plant species
unusual to this section of the Connecticut River Valley.)
Historic-(Segment includes the site
of the first bridge over the Connecticut River, a toll bridge
constructed in 1785 in Walpole.)
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Sullivan, Windham, Windsor
|
Confluence with the Williams River
at South Charlestown to Windsor
|
24
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Hydrologic-(One of three remaining
sparsely developed free-flowing segments in this section.)
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Grafton, Orange
|
Confluence with the Omponmanoosuc
River to South Newbury
|
37
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, R, O
|
Scenic and recreational resources
were found to be outstanding in statewide study by New England
River Center in 1983.
Segment has been designated into
the the New Hampshire River Management and Protection Program
(RSA483).
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Coos, Essex
|
North Strafford to Beecher Falls
|
22
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, R, F, O
|
Segment has been designated into
the New Hampshire River Management and Protection Program
(RSA 483). Scenic, Recreational and Fishery resources were
also identified as outstanding in a statewide study by the
New England River Center in 1983.
|
VT
|
|
Connecticut River
|
Cheshire, Windham
|
One mile above Rte. 9 bridge to Rte.
23 bridge at Walpole.
|
18
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, R, F
|
Segment has been designated into
the New Hampshire River Management and Protection Program
(RSA 483). Scenic, recreational and fishery resources were
also identified as outstanding in a statewide study by the
New England River Center in 1983.
|
VT
|
|
Contoocook River
|
Hillsborough
|
From Bennington to Poole Pond in
Ridge.
|
29
|
1995
|
S
|
S, R, F
|
Recreational-Class II rapids between
Jaffrey and Peterborough offer ideal training for beginning
whitewater boaters. Fish-Segment is included in the Atlantic
Salmon restoration program.
|
|
|
Contoocook River
|
Merrimack
|
Contoocook to Pennacook
|
9
|
1982
|
|
R, F, H
|
Fish-(River is an historic Atlantic
Salmon fishery.)
Historic-(Segment includes two covered
bridges which are being nominated to the National Register
of Historic Places.)
Recreation-(Significant diversity
of flow gradients ranging from slackwater to rapids of Class
IV gradients.)
|
|
|
Contoocook River
|
Merrimack
|
West Hopkinton Dam to Bennington
|
26
|
1982
|
|
R
|
Recreation-(Segment includes some
of the most significant white water canoeing in all of New
England. Difficulty ranges up to Class IV with large rocks
and obstructions adding to the river's turbulance. Segment
includes noted areas such as S-turn (Class 3-4) and Freight
Train Rapids (Class 4-5) ).
|
|
|
Contoocook River, North Branch
|
Hillsborough and Cheshire
|
From Confluence with Contoocook River
in Hillsborough to Rye Pond in Stoddard.
|
16
|
1995
|
S
|
R, H, O
|
Recreational-Segment contains an
expert whitewater section rated as Class V. Historic-A historically
significant arch bridge is located in the segment. Botanic-Three
exemplary natural ecological communities are supported by
the river including an Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, a Southern
New England Level Bog and a Southern New England Acidic Seepage
Swamp.
|
|
|
Dead Diamond River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Magalloway River
to headwaters
|
16
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G
|
Scenic-(One of the highest ranges
and diversities of views within the section and the northeast.)
Geologic-(A significant gorge between
Diamond Peaks and Mt. Dustan.)
Recreation-(A unique diversity of
flow gradients.)
|
|
|
Dead Diamond River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Magalloway River
to headwaters.
|
16
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Fishery and wildlife resources were
found to be outstanding in a statewide study by the New England
River Center in 1983.
|
|
|
Dry River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with the Saco River to
headwaters
|
10
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, O
|
See Saco River (segment from New
Hampshire/Maine State line to headwaters) comments.
|
|
|
Dry River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Saco River to headwaters
|
8
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
S, R, G, O
|
|
|
|
Ellis River
|
Carroll
|
Confluence with the Saco River to
headwaters
|
13
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, O
|
See Saco River (segment from New
Hampshire/Maine State line to headwaters) comments.
|
|
|
Ellis River
|
Carroll
|
Confluence with Saco River to headwaters
|
16
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
S, R, F
|
|
|
|
Exeter River
|
Rockingham
|
Town of Exeter to headwaters
|
27
|
1982
|
|
F
|
Fish-(River is listed by U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service as a significant anadromous fish spawning
river and is currently undergoing restoration.)
|
|
|
Exeter River
|
Rockingham
|
Town of Exeter to headwaters.
|
27
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
F, H
|
Segment contains a nationally listed
historic district (see Exeter River Report to General Court,
NHDES 1995).
|
|
|
Franconia Branch
|
Grafton
|
Confluence with the East Fork to
headwaters
|
5
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, O
|
See Pemigewasset River, East Branch
(segment from Hancock picnic area to headwaters of Norcross
Brook) comments.
|
|
|
Franconia Branch
|
Grafton
|
Confluence with E. Br. to headwaters
|
6
|
1982
|
|
S, G, O
|
See Pemigewasset River, East Branch
(segment from Boyle Brook to headwaters of East Branch) comments.
|
|
|
Franconia Branch
|
Grafton
|
Confluence with East Fork to headwaters
|
5
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
G
|
|
|
|
Fresh River
|
Rockingham
|
Confluence with the Piscassic River
to headwaters
|
0
|
1982
|
|
|
See Lamprey River comments.
|
|
|
Gale River
|
Coos
|
From Confluence with Ammonoosuc River
to the Headwaters.
|
12
|
1995
|
S
|
R, C
|
Recreational-One of the more undeveloped
and scenic river segments in the White Mountains. Contains
several miles of Class III-IV rapids. Cultural-Relatively
undeveloped watershed in the White Mountain National Forest
enables the river to serve as a water supply for the Town
of Littleton.
|
|
|
Great Brook and Great Meadows
|
Rockingham
|
Confluence of Exeter River to headwaters
|
5
|
1982
|
|
F
|
See Exeter River comments.
|
|
|
Hampton Falls River
|
Rockingham
|
Hampton Beach to headwaters
|
2
|
1982
|
|
R, F, H
|
See Hampton River comments.
|
|
|
Hampton River
|
Rockingham
|
Hampton Beach to headwaters
|
5
|
1982
|
|
R, F, H
|
Historic-(Segment is adjacent to
the landing site of the Old Bay Colonists, who were among
the earliest settlers of this region, arriving in 1600.)
Fish-(River is noted by U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service for its anadromous fish runs and is presently
undergoing habitat restoration.)
|
|
|
Hancock Branch
|
Grafton
|
Confluence with the East Fork to
headwaters
|
5
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, O
|
See Pemigewasset River, East Branch
(segment from Hancock picnic area to headwaters of Norcross
Brook) comments.
|
|
|
Hancock Branch
|
Grafton
|
Headwaters to confluence with East
Fork of Pemigewasset River
|
5
|
1982/ 1993
|
S, R
|
S, R, F
|
Reintroduction of Atlantic Salmon.
Good trout fishing opportunities. Proximity to ski area. Dense
forests, views of mountain peaks, and boulder strewn shorelines
and river bed.
|
|
|
Indian Stream
|
Coos
|
From Headwaters to the confluence
with Connecticut River.
|
17
|
1995
|
W
|
S, F, W, O
|
Scenic-Noted for its unspoiled natural
character flowing almost entirely through undeveloped timberland.
Fish-Prized trout stream and cold water fishery. Hydrologic-Northernmost
runnable river in New Hampshire.
|
|
|
Isinglass River
|
Strafford
|
Confluence with the Cocheco River
to Bow Lake
|
9
|
1982
|
|
F
|
See Cocheco River (segment from Dover
to Rochester) comments.
|
|
|
Israel River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Connecticut River
to headwaters
|
16
|
1982
|
|
F, O
|
Fish-(River is an historic Atlantic
Salmon fishery.)
|
|
|
Israel River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Connecticut River
to headwaters
|
17
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
F
|
|
|
|
Lamprey
|
Strafford
|
From Headwaters in Northwood to West
Epping Dam.
|
20
|
1995
|
R
|
O
|
Hydrologic-Largest tributary to the
Great Bay National Estuarine Reserve. Segment is largely undeveloped.
|
|
|
Lamprey River
|
Rockingham
|
Newmarket to Town of Epping
|
18
|
1982
|
|
F
|
Fish-(River is undergoing restoration
of its anadromous fish runs and is noted for its Atlantic
and Coho Salmon, brown trout, and shad.)
|
|
|
Lamprey River
|
Strafford
|
From Newmarket to West Epping Dam.
|
22
|
1995
|
R
|
F, H, O
|
Fish-Ongoing anadromous fish restoration
program for Atlantic Salmon and Shad. Historic-Significant
archaeological sites including two listed in the National
Register. Ecological Integrity-Largely undeveloped river corridor.
Segment contains significant floodplain communities.
|
|
|
Lovell River
|
Carroll
|
Confluence with Ossipee Lake to headwaters
|
9
|
1982
|
|
F
|
See Ossipee River comments.
|
|
|
Magalloway River
|
Coos
|
Below Aziscohos Dam to Umbagog Lake
|
16
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G
|
See Dead Diamond River comments.
|
|
|
Magalloway River
|
Coos
|
Below Aziscohos Dam to Umbagog Lake.
|
16
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, R, G, W
|
Segment supports nesting osprey.
|
|
|
Merrimack
|
|
The segment from its origin at the
confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee Rivers in
Franklin, NH, to the backwater impoundment at Hooksett Dam,
excluding Garvins Falls Dam and its impoundment.
|
0
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
|
This river is under Congressional
study for designation to the Wild and Scenic River System.
It is currently under the protection of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act pursuant to Section 7 (b) of the Act.
|
|
|
Merrimack River
|
Hillsborough
|
From Pennichuck Brook in Merrimack
to Amoskeag Dam in Manchester.
|
15
|
1995
|
R
|
R, F, W, H
|
Recreational-Segment contains Class
II-III whitewater that is passable at most water levels including
a racecourse in Manchester. Fish-River is a significant Atlantic
Salmon fishery under restoration. Wildlife-This segment of
river corridor provides winter habitat for the federally-listed
bald eagle. Historic-Lock at Cromwells Falls is the best remaining
example of the historic Merrimack River Navigation System
of locks and canals.
|
|
|
Merrimack River
|
Merrimack
|
Concord Center to Franklin.
|
26
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
R, G, F, C, O
|
National Park Service Wild and Scenic
River Study was completed in 1993.
Segment length increased from eight
miles to twenty-six miles as a result of Sewall Falls Dam
being breached and restoring free flowing water conditions.
The NPS study also found that the previously listed five mile
segment from the confluence with Suncook River to the confluence
with Soucook River was no longer eligible for listing due
to flooding by the Hooksett Dam.
|
|
|
Merrimack River
|
Merrimack
|
West Concord to Franklin
|
18
|
1982
|
|
R, G, F, C, O
|
Hydrologic-(One of two remaining
sparsely developed, free-flowing segments of a unique high
order stream.)
Recreation-(Unique proximity to regionally
significant population concentrations in Concord and Manchester.)
Geologic-(Area is part of Lake Winnipesaukee
composite landscape area which includes significant portions
of 1 of 7 regionally unique composite landscapes. These areas,
where four or more different major landscape patterns- landform,
land use, vegetation, water-- come together in juxtaposition,
are the most diverse places in the northeast.)
Fish-(River is a significant Atlantic
Salmon fishery under restoration.)
Cultural-(River is historically reported
to be the most noted waterpower stream in the world, during
the 19th century industrial era.)
|
|
|
Nash Stream
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Ammonoosuc River
to headwaters
|
14
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watersheds
are virtually undeveloped and remote.)
Hydrologic-(An excellent example
of an undeveloped, free-flowing, low order river.)
|
|
|
Nash Stream
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Ammonoosuc River
to headwaters
|
14
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, O
|
Scenic resources were found to be
outstanding in a statewide study by the New England River
Center in 1983.
|
|
|
Nashua River
|
Hillsborough, Worcester
|
Above Hollis Depot to East Pepperill
|
5
|
1982
|
|
G
|
Geologic-(River exhibits the unique
phenomenon of reversed mainstream flow which is attributed
to geological uplift or glacial activity.)
|
MA
|
|
North River
|
Strafford
|
Confluence with the Lamprey to North
River Pond
|
13
|
1982
|
|
F
|
See Lamprey River comments.
|
|
|
North River
|
Strafford
|
Confluence with the Lamprey to North
River Pond
|
13
|
1982/ 1995
|
|
S, F
|
Scenic resources were found to be
outstanding in a statewide study by the New England River
Resources Center in 1983.
|
|
|
Ossipee River
|
Carroll
|
Confluence with Ossipee Lake to headwaters
|
8
|
1982
|
|
G, F, O
|
Hydrologic-(Unique system of relatively
undeveloped river segments hydrologically related to Ossipee
Lake.)
Geologic-(Segments include intervalls,
a regionally unique geographic feature.)
Geologic-(Area includes significant
portions of 1 of 7 regionally unique composite landscapes.
These areas, where four or more different major landscape
patterns- landform, land use, vegetation, water- come together
in juxtaposition, are the most diverse places in the Northeast.)
|
|
|
Peabody River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Androscoggin River
to headwaters
|
0
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Hydrologic-(A representative low
order river in a high mountain area. Headwaters flow through
Mt. Washington, the highest peak in the northeast.)
|
|
|
Peabody River
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Androscoggin River
to headwaters
|
12
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
O
|
|
|
|
Peabody River, West Branch
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Peabody River to
headwaters
|
16
|
1982
|
|
O
|
Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watersheds
are virtually undeveloped and remote.)
|
|
|
Peabody River, West Branch
|
Coos
|
Confluence with Peabody River to
headwaters
|
5
|
1982/ 1993
|
|
O
|
|
|
|
Pemigewasset River
|
Grafton
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Above Shadow Lake to Profile Lake
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7
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1982
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S
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Scenic-(Segment includes Franconia
Notch State Park which features Franconia Notch, an 8 mile
long mountain pass between the Kinsman and Franconia mountains,
some of the state's most spectacular landmarks and scenery,
and New Hampshire's trademark, the Old Man of the Mountains.)
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Pemigewasset River
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Belknap and Grafton
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From New Hampton to Profile Lake.
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57
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1995
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S
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S, R, G, F
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Scenic-Segment includes Franconia
Notch State Park and the State's most well-known landmark,
the Old Man of the Mountains. Livermore Falls, located in
Campton, is one of the more spectacular waterfalls in the
region. Recreational-Segment contains significant flatwater
and quickwater boating opportunities form Class I-III. Geologic-Campronite,
a type of rock of unique and unusual chemical composition,
was first found near Livermore Falls. Fish-River is part of
an ongoing Atlantic Salmon restoration program.
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Pemigewasset River
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The segments from Profile Lake downstream
to the southern boundary of the Franconia Notch State Park
and from the northern Thornton town-line downstream to the
backwater of the Ayers Island Dam.
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0
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1982/ 1995
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This river is under Congressional
study for designation to the Wild and Scenic River System.
It is currently under the protection of the Wild and Scenic
Rivers Act pursuant to Section 7 (b) of the Act.
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Pemigewasset River, East Branch
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Grafton
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Boyle Brook to headwaters E. Branch
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16
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1982
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S, G, O
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Wild-(Undeveloped character of the
corridor and surrounding watersheds combined with ruggedness
of the topography make this area inaccessible.)
Geologic-(Excellent example of a
completely undeveloped, open low mountain, low order river.)
Scenic-(Unique high range and variety
of views.)
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Pemigewasset River, East Branch
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Grafton
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Hancock picnic area to headwaters
of Norcross Brook
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13
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1982
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S, R, G, O
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Wild-(Undeveloped character of the
corridor and surrounding watersheds combined with the ruggedness
of the topogrphy make this area inaccessible.)
Recreation-(River is the largest
in the area and is noted for its continuous rapids which range
up to Class IV.)
Geologic-(Excellent example of a
completely undeveloped, open low mountain, low order river.)
Scenic-(Unique high range and variety
of views.)
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Pemigewasset River, East Branch
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Grafton
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Junction of Norcross and Anderson
Brooks to Hancock Picnic/Campground Area
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13
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1982/ 1993
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W, S
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S, R
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Important anadromous and trout fishery.
Reintroducing Atlantic salmon. Dense undisturbed forests and
mountain slopes are varied by small tag alder semi open bottoms.
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Pemigewasset River, North Fork
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Grafton
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Confluence with the East Fork to
headwaters
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7
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1982
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S, R, G, O
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See Pemigewasset River, East Branch
(segment from Hancock picnic area to headwaters of Norcross
Brook) comments.
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Pemigewasset River, North Fork
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Grafton
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Confluence with East Fork of Pemigewasset
River to headwaters
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6
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1982/ 1993
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W, S
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S, R
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Bordered by dense undisturbed forests
and mountain slopes. Important anadromous and trout fishery.
Atlantic salmon are being reintroduced.
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Pemigewasset River, West Fork of
the East Branch
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Grafton
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Confluence with E. Br. to headwaters
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8
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1982
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S, G, O
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See Pemigewasset River, East Branch
(segment from Boyle Brook to headwaters of East Branch) comments.
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Perry Stream
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Coos
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Confluence with Lake Francis to headwaters
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18
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1982
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O
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Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watershed
are virtually undeveloped and remote.)
Hydrologic-(An excellent example
of an undeveloped, free-flowing low order river.)
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Phillips Brook
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Coos
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Confluence with Ammonoosuc River
to headwaters
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16
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1982
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O
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Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watersheds
are virtually undeveloped and remote.)
Hydrologic-(An excellent example
of an undeveloped, free-flowing, low order river.)
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Pine River
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Carroll
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Confluence with Ossipee Lake to Pine
River Road
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15
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1982
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G, F, O
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Botanic-(Segment is adjacent to Ossipee
Lake and Heath Pond Bog which are distinctive for their natural
sand and moist peaty soil plant communities, and is being
preserved as an example of natural beach habitat. Heath Pond
Bog is also a National Natural Landmark. It is a classic example
of bog succession and contains the greatest variety of plant
species of any peat bog in the state.)
Geologic-(Segment includes a mile
long esker which is a glacially deposited stratification of
gravels, sands and stones.)
Fish-(Segment is a noted trout breeding
habitat.)
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Pine River
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Carroll
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Confluence with Ossipee Lake to Pine
River Road
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