A recent proposal to pipe water from the Deerfield River's Somerset Reservoir for snow-making has been abandoned based on significant concerns regarding the impacts of the project on the Deerfield River and the surrounding lands. AW and our partners in New England have participated in the decision making process for the past six months. A new proposal is now being floated.

2004 AW Deerfield River Festival

posted July 12, 2004

by Ben Van Camp

Well it's that time of the year again; time to start planning your trip to the Northeast's largest whitewater river festival the AW Deerfield River Festival. The event focuses on bringing people to the area to enjoy a weekend of outdoor activities while showcasing whitewater paddlesports and raising funds and membership for American Whitewater. The main festival activities take place on Saturday July 31^st afternoon/evening and provide entertainment for both paddlesport and non-paddlesport enthusiasts young and old.

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Plans for Deerfield River (MA) Pipeline and Withdrawal Cancelled

2004 AW Deerfield River Festival