Chickley River riprap

Chickley River riprap
Place name or River name: 
Hawley, MA
Watershed: 
Deerfield
Latitude: 
42.609682
Longitude: 
-72.929588
Description/Comments: 

This bend in the Chickley river was one of several spots along the river where Route 8 suffered extensive damage during Irene. Repair work has been done as can be seen in the photo. It appears that in addition to the riprap installed, some dredging of the stream may have taken place.