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Nashua River
Watershed


Total Drainage Area:
538 sq. mi.

MA Total Drainage Area:
454 sq. mi.

NH Total Drainage Area:
74 sq. mi

Total River Length:
56 mi.

Total River Length in MA:
46 mi.

Total Forest Area
62.6%

Total Residential Area
13.3%

Total Agricultural Area
11.9%

Major Tributaries: Squannacook, Nissitissit,
Stillwater, Quinapoxet, North Nashua, and
South Nashua Rivers

Approximate Surface
Area of Lakes, Ponds
and Reservoirs:

6,818 acres


The Nasua River Watershed is comprised of 22 sub-basins. Citizens in the Nashua River watershed depend on these sub-basins for drinking water, recreation, waste removal, and aesthetics. Plants and animals also depend on them.

In order to protect aquatic habitats and waterways from degradation, it is essential that watershed residents understand the connection between land use, water quality, and aquatic habitat.

 

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