MMTask1

=ChemCom Task 1: Background Information= In this investigation you will use the resources tab to investigate background information regarding Mashamoquet Brook. You may also use additional sources, but please __be sure to cite where your information came from__, even if you used one of the listed resources.

1.) Where is Mashamoquet Brook located? Mashamoquet Brook is located in Pomfret Connecticut.

2.) Identify some historical uses of Mashamoquet Brook. Mashamoquet Brook was once the domain of the Mohegan Chief Uncas. The name Mashamoquet came from the Indian meaning "Stream Of Good Fishing" In 1723, parish and township privileges were granted and the town became Pomfret, named after Pomtefract in Yorkshire, England.

3.) Identify some current day uses of Mashamoquet Brook. Some current uses of Mashamoquet Brook are Camping, Hiking, Picnicking, Stream Fishing, Swimming, and Youth Group Camping.

4.) Predict what might be some potential causes of pollution of Mashamoquet Brook. what might be some potential causes of pollution in Mashamoquet Brook is people that don't clean up after being there, cars, smoke..

5.) Using the internet, identify 6 facts (not listed above) regarding Mashamoquet Brook. 1) The Wolf Den 2) Mashamoquet is Indian for "Stream of good fishing" 3) In 1723, parish and township privileges were granted and the town became Pomfret, named after Pontefract in Yorkshire, England. 4) The present park area is actually a combination of three parks: the original Mashamoquet Brook, Wolf Den and Saptree Run. 5) Near the Wolf Den are the Table Rock and Indian Chair natural stone formations. The Indian Chair is a wide seat-shaped ledge. 6) In the section that is now the entrance to Mashamoquet Brook State Park, there once operated a cider mill, grist mill and wagon shop. The mill dam and pond went out during the flood of 1938.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238 http://www.adventuredrop.com/5329_Mashamoquet-Brook-State-Park.html
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