Explore the Beauty of the Souhegan River Watershed
Protecting Our Waters for Future Generations
Discover the wonders of nature while engaging in paddle sports, supporting local ecology, making new friends and promoting water quality in our community. For the last 20 plus years the Souhegan Watershed Association has been promoting paddling on the river and testing the water quality. Every two weeks through the summer we look at river health parameters over the length of the Souhegan and the stretch of the Merrimack River between Manchester and Tyngsborough. People that want information about E. coli levels should visit the bi-weekly information reports posted on our Facebook page. Souhegan River (Souhegan Watershed Association) A quick rule of thumb is heavy rains raise the E. coli levels for roughly a three day period. Also the Souhegan River is more impacted by runoff than the larger Merrimack River. Happy summer; stay healthy.
Advocating for a Healthy Souhegan River Watershed
Get off the pavement and on to some water.
At Souhegan Watershed Association, we are dedicated to promoting recreation and water quality protection activities linked to the Souhegan River watershed. Join us in our mission to preserve the natural beauty of our environment. Together, we can make a difference.
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Water Quality Initiatives
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Paddling Trails
Protecting Water Quality
Each summer on a bi-weekly schedule volunteers take water samples from locations near their homes. We then have town laboratories measure levels of E. coli and other water quality indicators. The results published on this site and on our facebook page the benefit of the watershed's communities.
Local Advisory Committee
We collaborate with the Souhegan River Local Advisory Committee to develop strategies for sustainable management and ecological preservation.
The Souhegan River is included in the New Hampshire Rivers Management Protection Program.
The local arm of the program is the Souhegan River Local Advisory Committee. SoRLAC reviews any plans requiring state approval on the Souhegan itself, but not on adjoining land. Bridge crossings, wetlands permits, dredge and fill in the river are sent to the LAC for their recommendation to the state agency. The Commette works with town conservation groups and planning boards.
By this arrangement the Souhegan River has local citizens that can represent the river before the state. It increases local control. It will also give the Souhegan more visibility for obtaining grants to correct problems.
There is more information on the Rivers Management and Protection Program and the 21 rivers (or river sections) currently under protection at the DES rivers website.
Promoting Ecology
Embark on educational expeditions to learn about the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in the Souhegan River watershed, fostering a deeper connection with nature.
Enhancing Recreation
Offering a range of recreational activities, from kayaking to birdwatching, to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle while appreciating the beauty of the watershed.
The Souhegan River Watershed
The Souhegan River is 34 miles long.
Towns in the Watershed
