The Shetucket River is a tributary of the Thames River , 20.4 miles (32.8 km) long, in eastern Connecticut in the United States.
13-822: Natchaug may refer to: Natchaug River , in Connecticut Natchaug State Forest , in Connecticut Natchaug Trail , in Connecticut Natchaug School , in Connecticut USS ; Natchaug , a gasoline tanker in service with the United States Navy and Greek Navy Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
26-553: A few cases through) the western border of the main Natchaug State Forest parcel. Where the river briefly passes through Natchaug State Forest, locals can have picnics along the river, go fishing, and enjoy white-water rafting through the abundant rapids and swimming in the river's clean water. This spot becomes very crowded during the summer. After passing through this area, the Natchaug River begins flowing in
39-578: A more southwesterly direction, still paralleling Connecticut Route 198. The river now enters the town of Chaplin . Diana's Pool, another popular swimming hole for locals, lies on the Natchaug River just before this point. The river then continues to flow to the southwest, entering Windham , and paralleling U.S. Route 6 . It finally flows into the Mansfield Hollow Lake near the Windham Airport . The Natchaug River then flows out of
52-643: Is a 17.9-mile-long (28.8 km) river in Windham and Tolland Counties in northeastern Connecticut. The name Natchaug comes from the Nipmuc language and is believed to mean land between rivers. The Natchaug River is formed in Eastford, Connecticut at the confluence of Bigelow Brook and the Still River. It then flows to the south, paralleling Connecticut Route 198 . The river also runs along (and in
65-525: Is popular with rafters for its swift waters and challenging rapids. The river has a particularly challenging stretch in Chaplin. This stretch is less than a mile but is quite intense, ranking at Class IV on the International Scale of River Difficulty , and with a number of waterfall-like drops. The Natchaug River is popular with fishermen from the area. The river is stocked with trout by
78-611: The Boston -to- Washington megalopolis . In nighttime satellite photos, the valley appears distinctively dark amidst the lights of the surrounding urban and suburban regions. Lisbon Sprague The Shetucket River has been tested for the presence of PFAS following the June 8, 2019 incident that spilled thousands of gallons of firefighting foam in the Farmington River . Elevated levels of PFAS were found in bass collected in
91-658: The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection , but several other types of fish also swim in its waters. Shetucket River It is formed at Willimantic by the junction of the Willimantic and Natchaug rivers. It flows southeast and south. Approximately 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Norwich it receives the Quinebaug River and broadens into a wide estuary which stretches southeast for approximately 5 miles (8 km) and joins
104-701: The Willimantic Reservoir , which is used for drinking water purposes and not for recreational use, then enters Willimantic . it joins the Willimantic River , forming the Shetucket River . Large boulders and rapids can be found along much of the river. A small oxbow forms just south of the Reservoir, nearby US 6, causing the boundary of Windham and Mansfield to depart from the river briefly. The Natchaug River has been tested for
117-678: The Mansfield Hollow Reservoir through the Mansfield Hollow Dam , now carrying the waters of the Mount Hope River and the Fenton River , which also flow into the Mansfield Hollow Reservoir. After leaving the reservoir, the Natchaug River forms the border between the towns of Mansfield and Windham , and also the border between Windham County and Tolland County . It then flows in and out of
130-466: The Shetucket River, Natchaug River and the Willimantic River . As of 2023, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection still mentions a fish consumption advisory in effect for those three rivers. The entire length of the river, as well as the lower part of the Natchaug River flowing into it, is a popular recreational paddling route. The water trail is designated as
143-515: The Thames estuary on the south side of Norwich. The river flows through a rural section of New England , despite the historical presence of industry in the surrounding region. Parts of the rivers have been designated by the federal government as the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor . The National Park Service describes the river valley as the "last green valley" in
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#1732780255464156-450: The presence of PFAS following the June 8, 2019 incident that spilled thousands of gallons of firefighting foam in the Farmington River . Elevated levels of PFAS were found in bass collected in the Natchaug River, the Shetucket River and the Willimantic River . As of 2023, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection still mentions a fish consumption advisory in effect for those three rivers. The Natchaug River
169-468: The title Natchaug . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natchaug&oldid=729539080 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Natchaug River The Natchaug River
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