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Urban River: Merrimack River

  • Merrimack River Watershed StoryMap

    EPA created an interactive StoryMap that highlights maps and important themes for the Merrimack River Watershed including a new section on water quality monitoring resources.

    Explore the Merrimack River Watershed StoryMap

  • Water Quality Monitoring Resources

    Water quality monitoring is a crucial aspect to protecting and understanding water resources.

    Explore water quality monitoring data

  • About the Merrimack

    View of Merrimack River

    The Merrimack River watershed is the fourth largest watershed in New England, encompassing 5,010 square miles.

    Learn about the Merrimack River Watershed
  • Environmental Challenges

    Sewage pipe discharges sewage and wastewater into the river.

    Stormwater runoff is generated from precipitation that does not soak into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants that can harm our waters.

    Understand the environmental challenges
  • Water Quality Monitoring Resources

    Why is Improving Water Quality Critical?

    Water quality monitoring is a crucial aspect to protecting and understanding water resources.

    Explore water quality monitoring data
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Last updated on April 7, 2025
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