Weir River (Massachusetts)
Weir River | |
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Location | |
Country | United States |
Physical characteristics | |
Length | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
Basin size | Hingham-Weir River Basin |
Weir River is a short stream and estuary that empties into Hingham Bay, part of Boston Harbor in Massachusetts, United States. The name is attributed to the location of a fishing weir in the stream.[1] The river gives its name to a larger watershed and Weir River Farm, a park and nature reserve owned by The Trustees of Reservations.[2][3]
Description
Weir River is formed at the confluence of Crooked Meadow River and Fulling Mill Brook in
In 2005, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts designated the Weir River Watershed as "high stressed",[6] meaning the rate of dewatering, from seasonal low precipitation and water supply withdrawals, exceeds the rate of recharge, from natural rainfall, for extended periods during the year. The Weir River Watershed Association [7] is the non-profit organization charged with stewardship of the Weir River.
References
- ^ a b "Weir River". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ Reardon, Matthew (2010). Weymouth and Weir River Basin 2004 Water Quality Assessment Report (PDF). Worcester, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 13, 2011.
- ^ "Weir River Farm". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ "Weir River". ACEC Designations. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2011.
- ^ Weir River Estuary Park Committee
- ^ "Analysis-Mass.gov". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ^ "Weir River Watershed Association". weirriver.org. Retrieved 23 January 2011.