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The Connecticut River - an American Heritage River - arises in a tiny beaver pond a few hundred yards south of the Canadian border. The river flows through wild northern forests, fertile flood plains, and past historic villages and the birthplace of precision manufacturing, on its way to the sea. Its western bank has marked the boundary between New Hampshire and Vermont since the time of King George III. You share this river with eagles and osprey, wild trout and wily walleye, migrating waterfowl, farmers, loggers, power producers, and other river folk.  Understand
the boating speed lawBoats must not exceed headway speed (no-wake, or 6 mph) within 150' (300' for jetskis) from shore, islands, other boats, swimmers, or floats (NH RSA 270-D:2 Par.VI). The law protects you, other boaters, and the riverbank. To report violations, call Marine Patrol toll free at 1-877-642-9700 from within NH, or 603-293-2037 from outside NH. Learn about boating safety courses in Vermont and New Hampshire. Very little of the Connecticut River in NH & VT is suitable for personal watercraft, which must not exceed headway speed (no-wake, or 6 mph) within 300' from shore, islands, other boats, swimmers, or floats. Most of the river here is only 300-450' wide. The only areas wide enough for travel over headway speed are very short stretches just above the river's major dams. Floating and submerged debris are also safety hazards for jetski riders on the river.
Each year, hundreds of riverfront landowners lose their land downstream. Careless boaters speeding through narrow sections allow their wakes to hit the shore and erode the banks. This costs landowners money, and pollutes the river with sediment, to say nothing of breaking the law. Priceless archeological treasures along the river are also threatened by boat wakes. The Connecticut River's flow - and depth - can change daily, and even hourly. Be alert! Don't get stranded or caught off guard by sudden changes in water levels. USGen New England provides web-based information on current and forecasted flows below its dams, with instructions on the phone number to call for the details at each dam.
More riverfront landowners are driven to post their land every year, frustrated by the damage done by recreationists who use their property without permission. Most landowners are glad to have you enjoy their property. Be a good guest. The accidentally introduced Zebra Mussel has spread quickly in North America, where it is wreaking havoc for boaters, industry, and wildlife. Young mussels are free-floating and almost microscopic. Our watershed has not been invaded by this hard-hitting pest - yet. Don't let this pest, or any other, catch a ride on YOUR boat! If you have traveled with your boat
to infested waters, including Lake
Champlain:
Enjoying the Outdoors in the Connecticut River Valley Boating: Camping on the river: Fishing... in New Hampshire...and... in Vermont Scenic Drives, Travel and Tourism....
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