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Housatonic River Initiative

HRI: Working for a fishable, swimmable river since 1992.

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EPA and PCBs - Pittsfield/Housatonic River Site

Introduction to: Housatonic River/Pittsfield General Electric PCB site.

Rest of River Reports

Under the consent decree the EPA will make a decision in 2007 whether more of the Housatonic River will be cleaned of PCBs. These reports lay the groundwork for that decision: Rest of River Reports.

The listed links refer to sections of the E.P.A. website

HEALTH CONSULTATION

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, PITTSFIELD, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS - Prepared by: Exposure Investigation and Consultation Branch Division of Health Assessment and Consultation Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry

PCB Home Page at EPA

Resource location: epa.gov/pcb

Abstract: EPA provides various paths for the public to access information about PCBs. On this website, you may access information on the health effects of PCBs. If you would like to learn more about the laws and regulations that govern PCBs, EPA maintains a listing of the laws and regulations applicable to PCBs. If you have a question about the PCB regulations, EPA has developed interpretive guidance in the format of question and answer documents. EPA maintains lists of approved companies that handle PCB wastes. This lists include: storage and disposal companies, alternative decontamination procedures and scrap metal recovery ovens. EPA also maintains two databases - PCB Activity Database (PADS) and Transformer Registration and applicable forms.

GE/Housatonic River Site in New England

real-time stream discharge data

Obtain real-time stream discharge data (updated every 4 hrs.) for the Housatonic River (links open new browser window):

Outdoor Recreation Map

This statewide map (map is in a pdf file) shows you all the Wildlife Management Areas, State Parks, State Boat Launches and Wildlife Viewing Sites. Hard copies of the map are available for free at MassWildlife offices, State Parks and at the Public Access Board office.