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=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 is located at 147 Wolf Den Drive Pomfret Center, CT 06259 http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238#directions

2.) Identify some historical uses of Mashamoquet Brook.

Near the Den are the Table Rock and Indian Chair natural stone formations. The Indian Chair is a wide seat-shaped ledge. 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. Now only the grist mill is still in existence. It is maintained as a museum by the Pomfret Historical Society. The mill is open on a regular basis and staffed by members of the Historical Society who provide interpretation for all interested visitors.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238#directions

3.) Identify some current day uses of Mashamoquet Brook.

Two camping areas are available. The Mashamoquet Brook Campground has 20 wooded sites. Wolf Den Campground offers 35 campsites. The campgrounds are open from mid-April through Columbus Day. Campgrounds at Mashamoquet Brook State Park can also be reserved for Youth Group Camping. http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238#directions

4.) Predict what might be some potential causes of pollution of Mashamoquet Brook. Some of the potential causes that might cause pollution to the brook is that it is open to the public. So people can swim, fish, and be around the brook with food, or drinks. And if one of them might be an alcoholic drink then it'll affect the water. Also for little kids they could pee in the brook. Also it use to be a mill at one point in time.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238#facilities

5.) Using the internet, identify 6 facts (not listed above) regarding Mashamoquet Brook. Six facts about Mashamoquet Brook is there is hiking, The name Mashamoquet is Indian for "stream of good fishing" and originally was applied to the entire area. A large portion of the park was public domain even prior to the State Park and Forest Commission's creation in 1914 due to the foresight of the Daughters of the American Revolution who had purchased the Wolf Den parcel in 1899. There is a pond, and a brook. And there is rules for swimming.

http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325238#facilities

Be careful about just copying and pasting from websites. Also, try to use more than one source. Nice information though! Good job! Graded.