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Housatonic River Initiative

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

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Hancock, MA information and maps

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about the town

    • Town Hall: Hancock, MA 01237
    • Phone: (413) 738-5225
    • Population: 721
    • Settled/Inc'd: 1767/1776
    • Named for: John Hancock
    • Elevation: 1020'
    • Demographic data: state.ma.us/cc/hancock.html

streams and ponds:

  • Tyler Swamp
  • Cranberry Pond
  • Shaker Reservoir
  • Lulu Brook
  • Churchill Brook
  • Daniels Brook
  • Smith Brook
  • May Brook
  • Lilly Brook
  • Shaker Brook
  • North Branch
  • Mt. Lebanon Brook

More data from the EPA:

Assessment Data for Housatonic Watershed, Year 2002

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.