“The peaceful river floweth gently by” — usually:
A Brief History of the Hoosac Valley
By Lauren R. Stevens and friends
“One of the handsomest streams . . .”
The short history of the Hoosac Valley over the last 500 years — largely forested, largely deforested, and now largely forested again, along with its larger animals returning.
The related history of the Hoosic River — from pristine to badly polluted, to being able, once again, to perform many of its ecological functions.
Everything in between is a good story. Read Lauren’s history by clicking the button below.
Readers are invited to comment on and suggest additional material. Please send any comments to office@hoorwa.org.