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The Recorder - Info session to discuss importance of protecting South River Watershed

Info session to discuss importance of protecting South River Watershed The South River as it flows through the center of Conway shows signs of erosion in this photo taken as part of the Franklin Regional Council of Governments’ South River mapping project in 2016. File Photo Published: 6/1/2021 6:01:13 AM Conway and Ashfield residents are invited to a public information session to hear updates on completed South River resiliency work, and to learn about the next steps needed to continue building climate-resilient rivers and watersheds. Scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m., the meeting is accessible via Zoom. To register, visit bit.ly/SouthRiverConway.

The Recorder - Conway begins discussion on river protection strategies

Conway begins discussion on river protection strategies Conway’s South River has historically been impacted by roads and other developments in the flood plain, land clearance, river straightening (to accommodate mills) and the removal of boulders. Now, town officials are starting to discuss river corridor protection efforts. Staff Photo/Paul Franz Related stories CONWAY Kicking off an informational session at last week’s Planning Board meeting, a member of the Friends of the South River shared a video of flooding caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011, demonstrating the impact the storm had on the river downtown. “The water was coming down Academy Hill Road because Pumpkin Hollow Brook overflowed and heading down Main Street,” said Michelle Turre, narrating the video. “The bridge over Main Street, down closer to the Post Office … that bridge, the abutment, washed all out on the upstream side, and the water was overflowing there as well.”

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