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The Chicopee River Basin (drainage area) of 721 square miles is the largest in Massachusetts and the largest tributary area to the Connecticut River. The Chicopee River Watershed Basin has: part or all of 32 cities and towns 12 Reservoirs 75 Community well water systems 9 Wastewater Treatment plants 11 hydroelectric projects 7 landfills Nearly 3,000 miles of roads! 88+ dams The Chicopee River: drops 260 feet along its 17 mile length. The Connecticut River drops just 50 feet from Chicopee to Long Island Sound The average flow of the Chicopee River is 900 cubic feet per second, or about 581,644,800 gallons per day You can make a difference by joining and/or participating in our efforts The Chicopee River Watershed Council is an all volunteer organization that depends on the commitment and efforts of people who share a common vision for the future of our waterways

A river is more than an amenity; it is a Treasure. Oliver Wendell Holmes