Basset Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Basset Brook |
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 Location of the mouth within Connecticut
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| Counties | Windham |
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| Main source | Shallow pond 1.4 miles northwest of Warrenville, Windham County, Connecticut, United States 590 ft (180 m)approx. 41°52′51″N 72°10′45″W / 41.88086°N 72.17912°W |
| River mouth | Confluence with Mount Hope River 1 mile north of Warrenville, Windham County, Connecticut, United States 400 ft (120 m)approx. 41°52′41″N 72°09′39″W / 41.87818°N 72.16092°W |
| Length | 1.4 mi (2.3 km)approx. |
Basset Brook is a small stream in Connecticut, United States. It begins in a shallow pond about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northwest of Warrenville. The brook flows for about 1.4 miles (2.3 km) before it joins the Mount Hope River.
The Journey of Basset Brook
Basset Brook starts its journey flowing south from its source pond. It then goes under Perry Hill Road. After that, the brook turns southeast and flows through an area with wetlands. Wetlands are like marshy areas where the land is often wet.
Once it leaves the wetlands, Basset Brook flows north again, passing under Perry Hill Road once more. It then turns east and travels through a small valley. The brook goes under Laurel Lane and flows through some rapids. Rapids are parts of a river where the water flows very fast over rocks.
Finally, Basset Brook passes under Connecticut Route 89. It ends its journey at a farm, where it flows into the Mount Hope River. Most of Basset Brook flows right next to Perry Hill Road in Ashford, Connecticut.
Keeping Basset Brook Clean
Basset Brook flows through a farm where many cattle live freely. Sometimes, during rainstorms, waste from these farm animals can wash into the brook. This can make the water dirty and affect the Mount Hope River too.
To help keep the water clean, a fence has been built along the brook on the farm. This fence helps to keep the cattle away from the stream. Also, plants have been grown along the stream banks. These plants help to make the banks stronger and prevent dirt from washing into the water.
It's also important to remember that water running off from lawns and roads can carry pollution into the brook. Keeping our yards and streets clean helps protect Basset Brook and other waterways.
