Fact Sheets
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Please note that all publications published prior to July 2003 refer to the Metropolitan District Commission, Division of Watershed Management.  While the agency name has changed to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, Office of Watershed Management., other information provided in these documents remains accurate and informative.

• 2006 Quabbin Moose Survey
• Model Stormwater Bylaws
• Growth Management Tools: A Summary for Planning Boards in Massachusetts
• How to properly dispose of Unused and Expired Pharmaceuticals
• Swift River Bridge Project
• Swift River Trail Improvements

Downstream
Downstream was initiated in 1999 as a twice yearly publication to foster communication on common land protection issues with property owners in the Quabbin Reservoir/Ware River/Wachusett Reservoir watershed system.  A new layout was introduced in 2005 to encompass a larger audience and a wider scope of topics.  Downstream strives to present a range of informative features promoting responsible environmental practices, interesting topics on watershed management, and listings for family activities.

• Spring 2008: Natural Landscapes
• Fall 2007: Wachusett Forestry
• Spring 2007: Moose
• Fall 2006: GIS and Watershed Management
• Spring 2006: Dragonflies and Damselfies
• Fall 2005: Land Management Planning
• Spring 2005: Wachusett Dam Centennial
• Fall 2004: Environmental Education
• Spring 2004: Loons
• Fall 2003: Tree Planting on the Wachusett Reservoir, 1902-1946
• Spring 2003: Invasive Plants
• Fall 2002: Conservation Restrictions
• Spring 2002: Vernal Pools
• Fall 2001: Wildlife in Suburbia
• Spring 2001: Green Landscaping
• Fall 2000: The Wooly Adelgid
• Winter 1999/2000: Quabbin Green Certification
• Spring 1999: Land Conservation

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