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Hoosic River in North Adams, looking upstream

Hoosic River in North Adams, looking downstream

Here are upstream and downstream views from the same bridge. Looking upstream, the river’s appearance is fairly natural.  It meanders to the right and vegetation grows along the banks and upstream.  To the left, the river has been straightened, confined in a concrete channel, and surrounded by grassy berms. Check out some more photos from our day of filming in the area and speaking with local river advocates: