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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? Pomfret,CT

2.) Identify some historical uses of Mashamoquet Brook. Mashamoquet Brook State Park entrance was onced used as a cider mill, grist mill and wagon shop. But, the most famous historic part of the park is the Wolf Den. It was used by Israel Putnam, which later became a Major General in the Continental Army, where he used to shoot wolf's that would prey on nearby sheep and poultry.

http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Mashamoquet_Brook_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CT&parkId=100106

3.) Identify some current day uses of Mashamoquet Brook. Its a state park, campground, it has hiking trails, swimming, and fishing

4.) Predict what might be some potential causes of pollution of Mashamoquet Brook. People not picking up after themselves, acid rain, and any other enviromental or human effects are the cause of the pollution to Mashamoquet Brook State Park.

5.) Using the internet, identify 6 facts (not listed above) regarding Mashamoquet Brook. It consists of 1,000 acres. It was created in 1914. It has three parks combined into it: Mashamoquet Brook, Wolf Den, and Saptree Run. Mashamoquet has 20 wooded sites. Wold Den has 35 campsites.

http://66.193.24.153/camping/Mashamoquet_Brook_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=CT&parkId=100106

Comments: Thanks for updating! Task complete. Graded. - Ms. H.