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Housatonic River Initiative

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

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Peru, MA 01235 information and maps

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about Peru, MA

  • Town Hall: 3 East Main Rd.
  • Phone: (413) 655-8312
  • Population: 821
  • Settled/Inc'd: 1767
  • Named for: Oliver Partridge (see note below)
  • Elevation: 2,295'
  • Demographic data: state.ma.us/cc/peru.html

streams and ponds:

  • Tracy Pond
  • Ashmere Lake
  • Kilburn Brook
  • Tracy Brook
  • Bilodeau Brook
  • Windsor 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.