The Charles River watershed covers an area over 300 square miles and is the most densely populated river basin in New England. This river was named by Captain John Smith for Charles I of England to gain the monarch's support for the area's potential for trade and settlement. The US Army Corps of Engineers maintains a program that not only protects the urbanized watershed from flooding, but also safeguards valuable wetlands and provides areas for wildlife and recreation. They constructed a pumping station capable of rapidly discharging the floodwater into Boston Harbor, thus helping to protect the natural storage capacities of the wetlands. This flood control project also serves the area's need for recreation and fish and wildlife management.
Location:
518 East Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge Massachusetts 01568
Telephone
508-278-2511
Other History nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Hall
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Amherst) Amherst History Museum
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06/09 Coming to The Uxbridge area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
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