Merrimack River - Wikipedia
The Merrimack River watershed covers 5,010 square miles (12,980 km 2) in southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts. [9] It is the fourth largest river basin in New England. [10] The river begins in the city of Franklin, New Hampshire, at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers.
Merrimack River | New Hampshire, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Merrimack River, stream in the northeastern United States, rising in the White Mountains of central New Hampshire at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers and flowing southward into Massachusetts, then northeastward to its mouth on the Atlantic Ocean.
A Brief History of the Merrimack River - New Hampshire …
Apr 1, 2010 · The Merrimack River is New Hampshire’s central artery. The meandering 110-mile waterway provided a highway for the dugout canoes of the Native American that first settled the Merrimack Valley and the gundalows of the European settlers that came later.
About the Merrimack - US EPA
Jul 31, 2024 · The Merrimack River begins in central New Hampshire and winds 115 miles south to the Atlantic Ocean in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Merrimack River watershed is the fourth largest watershed in New England, encompassing 5,010 square miles.
Merrimack Valley - Wikipedia
The Merrimack Valley is a bi-state region along the Merrimack River in the U.S. states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The Merrimack is one of the larger waterways in New England and has helped to define the livelihood and culture of those living along it for millennia.
The Merrimack River - Lowell National Historical Park (U.S ...
Nov 9, 2018 · Introduction. Rivers powered New England’s early industrial cities. The Merrimack was one of the most important waterpower sources. It gave rise to Lowell's great textile mills. Yet for many along the Merrimack, the river provided more than just waterpower.
Home | Merrimack River Watershed Council
Merrimack River Watershed Council is a local non-profit that focuses on making the Merrimack River cleaner, healthier, and more accessible. Our vision is a Merrimack River Watershed where community and nature flourish together.
About the Merrimack | Urban River: Merrimack River | US EPA
Jul 9, 2020 · The Merrimack River begins in central New Hampshire and winds 115 miles south to the Atlantic Ocean in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Merrimack River watershed is the fourth largest watershed in New England, encompassing 5,010 square miles.
Explore | Merrimack River Watershed Council
Boating, kayaking or canoeing. Great! You’ll find a wide variety of experiences and environments—ranging from lake-like calm water to fierce (and sometimes dangerous) rapids and tidal flows. Here is information on each of the four major regions of the Merrimack: MA Boat Ramps. NH Boat Ramps.
About - Merrimack River Watershed Council
The Merrimack River, at 117 miles in length, drains a watershed of 5,000 square miles that sustains a population of over 2.5 million, while furnishing drinking water to over 600,000 people.